Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes

Talk Title:

Building a trusthworthy, explainable and responsible Gatherverse

Talk Description :

In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, the development and implementation of cutting-edge technologies have become ubiquitous. As we venture into the era of the Gatherverse, a comprehensive and holistic approach is required to ensure that these technologies are not only trustworthy and explainable but also responsible in their deployment.

This keynote addresses the imperative need for digital ethics programs that encompass all frontier technologies, including digital twins, brain-computer interfaces, quantum tech, and beyond.

The Gatherverse represents a paradigm shift, where our physical and digital worlds converge, intertwining the realms of virtual reality, augmented reality, and the Internet of Things.

As we embrace this new reality, building trust in these technologies becomes paramount. Trustworthiness necessitates transparency, accountability, and reliability.

It demands the development of robust frameworks that instill confidence in the integrity and security of data, algorithms, and systems. Explainability serves as the foundation for trust.

As we witness the emergence of complex, algorithm-driven systems, the ability to explain their decision-making processes becomes essential.

This keynote underscores the importance of building models and architectures that are inherently interpretable, enabling users and stakeholders to understand the reasoning behind system outputs. Explainability bolsters transparency, engenders user trust, and fosters responsible decision-making.

Responsible development and deployment of frontier technologies require ethical considerations at their core.

Digital twins, replicating physical entities and processes in the digital realm, raise profound ethical questions regarding privacy, data ownership, and the potential for unintended consequences.

Brain-computer interfaces, with their ability to directly interface with the human brain, demand careful ethical deliberation to safeguard individuals’ autonomy, privacy, and mental well-being. Quantum technologies, with their unprecedented computational power, necessitate ethical frameworks that address potential security risks and societal implications.

To navigate this evolving technological landscape, comprehensive digital ethics programs are imperative. Such programs should encompass interdisciplinary collaborations, involving experts from fields such as computer science, ethics, law, and social sciences. They should foster dialogue and engagement with industry, academia, policymakers, and civil society to develop ethical guidelines, regulations, and best practices.

This keynote stresses the need for proactive engagement in addressing ethical challenges posed by frontier technologies. It calls for robust governance mechanisms that transcend national boundaries and foster international cooperation. Ethical considerations must be integrated into the entire lifecycle of technology development, from design and implementation to monitoring and adaptation.

As we strive to harness the potential of the Gatherverse and frontier technologies, the keynote emphasizes that digital ethics programs must be forward-thinking and adaptable. They should anticipate emerging technologies, engage in continuous ethical evaluation, and be responsive to societal concerns and values.

In conclusion, building a trustworthy, explainable, and responsible Gatherverse requires a comprehensive digital ethics framework that encompasses all frontier technologies.

By integrating ethical considerations into the development and deployment of digital twins, brain-computer interfaces, quantum tech, and other emerging technologies, we can ensure that the benefits of these innovations are realized while safeguarding societal values and protecting individual rights.

Through collaborative efforts and a proactive approach to digital ethics, we can shape a future where technology serves humanity’s best interests.