Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence: Advanced Lectures

The 18th European Advanced Course on AI (ACAI) took place in Berlin in October 2021, organized by the European project Humane-AI Net and the European AI Association (EURAI). It featured tutorials, invited talks, a student poster presentation, and a mentorship program. The course covered topics such as human-centered AI, machine learning, explainable AI, ethics, law, and societal aspects of AI, argumentation, and social simulation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 429 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The 18th European Advanced Course on AI (ACAI) was a groundbreaking event that took place in the vibrant city of Berlin from October 11th to 15th, 2021. This prestigious conference was organized by the European project Humane-AI Net in close collaboration with the European AI Association (EURAI). The school featured a diverse range of tutorials covering various cutting-edge topics in AI, carefully selected through an open call to top European AI researchers. In addition to the tutorials, the event also included captivating invited talks, a vibrant student poster presentation, and a highly successful mentorship program.

The 21 tutorial chapters in this volume are organized into six compelling themes:

Human-Centered AI: This theme explores the intersection of AI and human-centric principles, aiming to develop AI systems that are not only technologically advanced but also ethically and socially responsible.

Human-Centered Machine Learning: This theme focuses on developing machine learning algorithms that are tailored to human needs and preferences, leveraging human expertise and intuition to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of AI systems.

Explainable AI: This theme emphasizes the importance of making AI systems transparent, interpretable, and accountable, enabling humans to understand and trust the decisions made by AI systems.

Ethics, Law, and the Societal Aspects of AI: This theme delves into the ethical, legal, and societal implications of AI, addressing the challenges and opportunities that arise as AI systems become increasingly integrated into our daily lives.

Argumentation: This theme explores the role of argumentation in AI, focusing on developing AI systems that can effectively engage in reasoning, persuasion, and decision-making processes.

Social Simulation: This theme focuses on developing AI systems that can simulate and understand human social behavior, enabling them to interact with humans in more natural and intuitive ways.

Each tutorial chapter in this volume includes learning objectives, comprehensive reading lists, and valuable links to further resources, making it an invaluable resource for AI enthusiasts, researchers, and practitioners alike.

The 18th European Advanced Course on AI (ACAI) was a testament to the continued growth and innovation in the field of AI, showcasing the remarkable achievements and potential of European researchers and practitioners. This event has left a lasting impact on the AI community, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and progress toward a more humane and responsible AI future.

Weight: 676g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031243486
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023