Lilian de Jong of Stichting Toekomstbeeld der Techniek and co-founder Dutch AI ethics community and Sanne Janssen of Stichting Toekomstbeeld der Techniek and Radboud University facilitated an interactive workshop on the impact of Generative AI on society. In groups, attendees explored possible future scenarios for generative AI in order to identify the positive and negative sides of each scenario. Because: generative AI is a tool and we can choose to use it responsibly. Lilian de Jong: “Using future scenarios, we can analyze how our choices affect what role generative AI plays in our society. That way, we can explore how each scenario brings both positive changes and challenges.”
Esra Cooke-Bakker, Research Lead AI at Avisi, looks back on the launch positively: “It is wonderful that this initiative is now also in the Eastern Netherlands. I am pleased that we were able to facilitate this first meeting from Avisi”.
Marianne Pouwer, project manager East Netherlands, was present on behalf of the AI hub East NL: “We get to know each other better over a drink. The AI hub East Netherlands wholeheartedly supports this initiative!”
Women in AI (WAI) is a nonprofit organization with 8,000 participants in 140 countries committed to inclusivity in the AI sector, encouraging women to become AI experts, innovators and leaders. Through education, knowledge sharing and networking events, women at WAI can increase their expertise, explore (career) opportunities in AI and collaborate on innovative projects.
Parul Benien, Circle Lead East Netherlands at Women in AI Benelux: “This is the first step in building the networks needed to promote women and their work in AI within the East Netherlands.” This event underscores the Women in AI Benelux Circle's commitment to fostering inclusive and forward-thinking discussions in the field of artificial intelligence.
