The Challenges of Artificial Intelligence: Can We Find a Human-Friendly Solution?
On 16-17 October, the Faculty of Law at Vilnius University (VU) invites you to the international conference “Human Centric AI: Ethics, Regulation, and Safety”, where the regulatory, safety, and ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI) and potential solutions beneficial to humanity and society will be discussed. The two-day event will take place at the VU Science Communication and Information Centre and will bring together experts in law, technology, ethics, and human rights from Lithuania, various European countries, and the USA to share their latest insights. The conference is free of charge and celebrates the anniversary of the Faculty of Law.
“The Faculty of Law strives to ensure that the science of law develops alongside technology and contributes to the establishment of clear legal regulations that are conducive to society and further progress, which would not only ensure the effective application of law in the digital realm but also guarantee the protection of personal rights, data security, and the transparency and reliability of the legal system in our ever-evolving technological world,” comments the Dean of the Faculty, Assoc. Prof. Dr Haroldas Šinkūnas.
Today’s technological advancement presents new challenges to the legal system, yet simultaneously opens up vast opportunities, notes Vytautas Nekrošius, Professor at the Faculty of Law. “To ensure the effectiveness and innovativeness of the legal system, we must create regulations for artificial intelligence that are compatible with the rapid development of technology and the fundamental principles of the rule of law,” says the Professor.
The first day of the conference, 16 October, will be dedicated to presentations by young researchers and PhD students, who will analyse the challenges posed by AI and potential solutions. Participants will learn about the new opportunities AI presents in law, medicine, social services, and other fields. Particular attention will be given to emerging ethical and security challenges, which clear legal regulation can help to manage and mitigate potential threats. Young researchers will share insights on facial recognition systems, the creation of fake news using AI during election periods, and the incorporation of AI tools within court processes.
The most significant announcements of the conference will occur on 17 October. Prominent researchers and experts will explore AI innovations and the legal challenges associated with their use. A strong focus will be placed on ethics and democracy, with particular scrutiny of the European Union (EU) Artificial Intelligence Act, which came into force on 1 August in EU member states.
For more information about the event and its programme, please visit here. The conference is free of charge, but registration is required.