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IEEE SSIT Lecture: Prof Clint Andrews - Implications of Robotics for Public Policy
Prof Clinton Andrews (Center for Urban Policy Research, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University, USA) will present “Implications of Robotics for Public Policy” at 6pm (UTC+1) / 1pm EDT on 15 May ’24. Click here to convert to your local time.
IEEE UK and Ireland SSIT Chapter and SSIT IST-Africa SIGHT are cooperating with a number of IEEE OUs including: North Jersey Section SSIT Chapter; Northern Virginia/Baltimore/Washington SSIT Chapter; Bahrain Section SSIT Chapter; Vancouver Section Jt. Chapter,TEM14/PC26/E25/SIT30; New Jersey Coast Section SIGHT; New Jersey Coast Section Jt. IM/Computer Society Chapter; Southeastern Michigan Section Computer Chapter; North Jersey Section: TEMS Chapter, Computer Chapter, Jt APS/MTT Chapter, WIE AG and SIGHT and UK and Ireland Computer Society Chapter to organise this SSIT Lecture as a joint Webinar on 15 May ‘24.
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Guest Lecture Focus
Innovations in robotics are now present in many aspects of human endeavour, from robotic vacuum cleaners to autonomous battlefield drone swarms. Alongside the intended effects of these innovations are some emerging, unintended adverse consequences. Legal and political processes exist in part to prevent and mitigate such harms. This presentation offers a systematic analysis of the emerging routes by which applications of embodied artificial intelligence—robotics—elicit public policy responses. It develops a typology that classifies robotics applications according to how they interact with individual humans, large-scale human populations, and specific physical settings; and whether the robots operate alone, in swarms, or in integrated cyberenvironments. Each case interacts with public policymaking processes in different ways, spanning tort liability law, regulatory codes and standards, and policies for assessing and managing risk. Clear roles emerge for voluntary standards, international collaboration among governance bodies, professionals cross-trained in robotics and public policy, and institutions that effectively anticipate emerging problems.
Date and Time
- Date: 15 May 2024
- Time: 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM
- All times are (UTC+01:00) Dublin
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Upcoming SSIT Lectures
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This guest lecture is organised by IEEE UK and Ireland SSIT Chapter and SSIT IST-Africa SIGHT in cooperation with other IEEE OUs.
10 September, 1pm EDT / 6pm (UTC+1)
Prof Andrew McStay (Bangor University, UK) will present "Automating Empathy in Human-AI Partnerships: Issues, Ethics and Governance" at 1pm EDT / 6pm (UTC+1) on 10 September '24.
This guest lecture is organised by IEEE UK and Ireland SSIT Chapter and co-hosted by SSIT IST-Africa SIGHT; North Jersey Section SSIT Chapter; Northern Virginia/Baltimore/Washington SSIT Chapter; Bahrain Section SSIT Chapter; Vancouver Section Jt. Chapter,TEM14/PC26/E25/SIT30; New Jersey Coast Section SIGHT; New Jersey Coast Section Jt. IM/Computer Society Chapter; Southeastern Michigan Section Computer Chapter; North Jersey Section: TEMS Chapter, Computer Chapter, Jt APS/MTT Chapter, WIE AG and SIGHT and UK and Ireland Computer Society Chapter.
Recordings of Recent SSIT Lectures
30 Apr '24 - Prof Mary (Missy) Cummings(Director of the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center (MARC) at George Mason University, USA) presented "Self-Driving Cars: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly"
13 March '24 - Dr Tom Coughlin (2024 IEEE President) presented "Prioritizing Societal and Ethical Concerns with Responsible AI"
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15 February '24 - Prof Ali Hessami presented "Ethical & Societal Implications of AI"
Invitation to propose Guest Speakers for future SSIT Chapter Meetings
IEEE Members are invited to propose Guest Speakers and topics aligned with SSIT's field of interest (Societal and Ethical Implications of Technology), technical activities (Ethics related to use of Technology, including Artificial Intelligence; Universal Access to Technology; Societal Impacts; Technology supporting Local Communities and Digital Development; Protecting the Planet; Gender Equality and Social Inclusion) and related ethical-oriented standardisation activities. Please contact
Miriam Cunningham, UK and Ireland SSIT Chapter Chair.
We look forward to your participation in upcoming lectures during May, June and September.
