Dr Manuel Dietrich (Honda Research Institute Europe): Designing AI-powered technologies to align with social norms in human environments
23 April 2024, 13-14 h in PB-H 0103
AI-powered systems navigating everyday human environments can pose challenges to individual’s ethical and social values, presenting particular issues, when systems act upon their own initiative without strong oversight. In my talk, I will focus on research in two distinct areas of technological development where system design has been shaped by human values. Firstly, I will present research in the area of semi-automated driving investigating how distributive fairness principles can be applied to “normal” driving behavior selection, aiming to ensure equitable outcomes for all road users. Secondly, I will present research in the field of robotic mediators where robots take a pro-active role in facilitating interactions among humans. To be accepted in human spaces, they need to be trusted to handle personal information adequately, not only adhering to security and data protection laws, but also aligning with contextual norms. I will discuss user expectation and to what extent robots are capable to comprehend informational norms and act accordingly.
