AI Ethics — Aligning Technology with Human Values

Friday 30 May 2025, 13:00 → 18:00 Europe/Zurich

31/3-009 - IT Amphitheatre Coffee Area (CERN)

Giuseppe Aceto

As Artificial Intelligence becomes an invisible architect of our societies — influencing the way we work, connect, and make decisions — the urgency to align technological progress with human values has never been greater.

This workshop offers more than just a theoretical overview: it is a practical and dynamic exploration into the heart of ethical AI.

Together, we will navigate through internationally recognized frameworks, decode complex concepts like explainability and fairness, and confront the real-world dilemmas that challenge today's AI systems.

Designed for participants from all backgrounds, the session invites critical reflection and active participation. It challenges you to question the status quo, engage with difficult ethical trade-offs, and imagine a future where innovation is guided not only by what is possible, but by what is right.

Whether you are a technologist, a policymaker, a student, or simply a curious mind, this workshop will equip you with essential tools to help ensure that tomorrow’s AI serves humanity — not the other way around.

13:00 → 13:15 Welcome and Introduction

• Overview of the workshop goals
• Why ethical AI matters today

13:15 → 14:00 Frameworks for Ethical AI

• Presentation of global ethical AI guidelines
• Introduction to principles like transparency, fairness, accountability

14:00 → 14:45 Tools and Techniques

• Explainable AI (XAI): making algorithms understandable
• Case studies of ethical challenges in real-world AI applications

14:45 → 15:00 Break

15:00 → 15:45 Open Debate and Interactive Exercises

• Ethical dilemmas: what would you decide?
• Group discussions and role-playing around controversial AI scenarios

15:45 → 16:30 Closing Reflections and Next Steps

• Key takeaways
• How to continue fostering ethical AI practices