Major academic societies in South Korea, which specialize in customer satisfaction, management engineering, and public management, have announced the inaugural integrated academic conference, scheduled to take place at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the upcoming 10th of the next month.
This academic conference will serve as a platform for discussing research findings and exemplary case studies pertaining to artificial intelligence (AI) from both domestic and international scholars. The theme of the conference is centered around the transformative influence and certainty brought about by AI in technology, industry, society, and its role in public governance.
Notable speakers, including the chairman of the Presidential Committee on the Digital Platform Government, will present lectures and case studies, enriching the event with their knowledge and findings. Discussions will unfold in various sessions including topics such as AI and service innovation, the role and safety of AI, employing AI for social problem-solving, latest trends in AI technology, generative AI services, and AI policy and public sector cases.
Representatives from renowned institutions and companies, such as HUFS, KAIST, Naver Cloud, KT, LG Chem, KEPCO, KRC, and South Power, will share their research on AI applications, demonstrating the synergy between academic insights and industry applications.
Those interested in participating in this groundbreaking event have until the 26th of this month to register. Membership in the organizing academic societies or their corporate members grants free admission. Inquiries can be made through the office handling the operations of this premier conference.
Role of AI in Public Policy
The integration of AI into public policy has the potential to transform governance by making processes more efficient and decision-making more data-driven. AI can help public administrators predict social problems, optimize resource allocation, and even automate routine tasks. However, several critical issues and challenges need to be discussed.
Key Questions:
– How can AI best be harnessed for public good without infringing on individual rights?
– What are the best practices to ensure the ethical use of AI in public policy?
– How can governments ensure transparency and accountability in the use of AI?
Key Challenges and Controversies:
– Data Privacy: Collecting and analyzing data for AI poses privacy concerns. Ensuring data protection while leveraging AI for public service is complex.
– Algorithmic Bias: AI systems can inadvertently perpetuate biases existing in their training data, leading to unequal treatment of individuals.
– Job Displacement: AI might automate jobs that are currently held by humans, leading to unemployment and societal disruption.
Advantages:
– Efficiency Gains: AI can process vast amounts of data quickly, leading to more efficient government services.
– Improved Decision Making: AI analytics can help policymakers make more informed decisions by identifying patterns and predicting outcomes.
– Reduced Costs: Automating routine tasks can reduce labor costs and free up human resources for more complex tasks.
Disadvantages:
– Technical Complexity: Deploying AI requires a robust technological infrastructure and expertise that many government bodies currently lack.
– Dependency Risks: Over-reliance on AI might lead to vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and systems.
– Lack of Trust: Public skepticism over AI’s implications for privacy and employment could reduce trust in government institutions.
The conference will likely address some of these points. For broader information on AI, interested individuals can visit established AI organizations and resources such as the Association for Computational Linguistics, the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, or the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. These platforms provide extensive resources and research on the intersection of technology, AI, and society.