Perspectives on AI: Human-AI (knowledge) Alignment
09:15–17:30 · Followed by an apéro Registration deadline :
What does it mean for a person and an AI system to be "aligned"? Existing work tends to treat alignment as a one-way task: either aligning AI systems with human values, goals and preferences pre- deployment, or helping people adapt to the capabilities and limits of these systems.
In this event, we want to explore a different view: alignment as a bidirectional and continuous process that takes place during interaction. Humans and AI systems each hold knowledge the other lacks. Aligning them means disclosing, soliciting and building that knowledge over time.
Through talks, discussions and interactive activities, we will discuss and critically examine what this view means for research and for the design of AI systems. The day is organised jointly by Idiap and VU Amsterdam. Researchers, students and anyone interested in how humans and AI understand each other are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!
Program
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09:15–09:45
Coffee and registration
Coffee, fruit, pastries, and informal networking.
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09:45–10:00
Welcome
Introduction to the project and to the day, with Emmanuel Senft and Kim Baraka.
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10:00–11:00
Interactive activity
Time to start the day and explore alignment for yourself, in small groups.
- 11:00–11:45 Keynote 1: Daniel Gatica-Perez
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11:45–12:45
Internal perspectives: different lenses on alignment
Short talks by Kim Baraka, Emmanuel Senft, Konstantin Mihhailov and Manon Haulotte, followed by an open discussion.
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12:45–14:00
Lunch
A warm three-course meal, with vegan and gluten-free options.
- 14:00–14:45 Keynote 2: Wafa Johal
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14:45–15:30
Research Open Mic
An exciting and informal moment where participants get a few minutes and one or two slides each to present their research, an ongoing project or an idea for collaboration to the group. Work in progress is welcome. You can sign up when you register.
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15:30–16:00
Break
Coffee and snacks.
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16:00–16:45
Interactive activity
Back to small groups to discuss and experiment with the day's ideas.
- 16:45–17:30 Closing panel
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From 17:30
Apéro
Let's end the day with a traditional "assiette valaisanne" (cheese and cured meat) and some drinks!
Practical information
Getting here
Address: Idiap Research Institute, Rue Marconi 19, 1920 Martigny, Switzerland.
By train: Travel to Martigny station, then walk approximately 12 minutes towards “Centre du Parc”.
By car: Take the A9 motorway, exit at Martigny, and follow signs towards the town centre, then Rue Marconi 19.
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Free parking is available on site at the Institute.