AI Technology and the Future of Society
The Good and the Bad
The rapid advancement of technology, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), is reshaping society in profound ways. Innovations in AI, quantum computing, automation, renewable energy, and biotechnology hold immense potential to address global challenges such as climate change, healthcare, and resource management. However, these breakthroughs also introduce complex risks that demand urgent attention.
This research cluster explores the multifaceted impact of emerging technologies, focusing on identifying and mitigating the risks associated with their misuse.
Cluster research inquiries
Addressing how AI is being exploited to create advanced tools for fraud and identity theft.
Examining the widespread social media addiction across all age groups, from children to seniors, and its societal consequences.
Virtual or Digital Twins are virtual replicas of physical entities that mirror their behavior in real-time. These technologies are transforming industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, urban planning, and personal lifestyle management. While they offer immense potential for innovation, optimization, and predictive capabilities, significant ethical concerns must be addressed to ensure their responsible use.
GBL is an advanced machine learning technique that leverages graph structures to model relationships and interactions. It is revolutionizing fields like social network analysis, recommendation systems, fraud detection, and biological research. While it excels at analyzing complex, interconnected data, GBL also empowers both good and bad actors to manipulate people on a large scale. This raises critical ethical concerns that society must address.
