Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC) invites you to join The Epistemology of AI: Exploring Perceptions and Testing Interventions for Responsible Use. This workshop brings together scholars and researchers to explore the epistemic implications of AI-generated testimony, focusing on the responsible use of Large Language Models (LLMs) as knowledge sources. The event features theoretical discussions, empirical findings, and practical implications, highlighting the intersection of technology, philosophy, and societal impact.
- Date
- Monday 9 Dec 2024, 09:00 - 15:00
- Type
- Workshop
- Spoken Language
- English
- Room
- 3-18
- Building
- Polak Building
- Location
- Campus Woudestein
Speakers include Dr. Ori Freiman (McMaster University), Dr. Aviv Barnoy (Erasmus University Rotterdam), and Dr. João Gonçalves (Erasmus University Rotterdam), and Julia Krämer (Erasmus School of Law). The workshop will include opportunities for networking over breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks.
The workshop and research project are funded Erasmus University Rotterdam’s Societal Impact of AI (AiPact) Initiative and the Sectorplan SSH-Breed.
Preliminary programme overview:
Part 1 – morning session
9:00 – 9:30
Welcome & Breakfast
9:30 – 10:15
Keynote Presentation: The Theory of AI Testimony
Speaker: Dr. Ori Freiman, McMaster University
10:15 – 10:45
Empirical Findings: Public Perceptions of AI-Generated Testimony
Speaker: Dr. Aviv Barnoy, Erasmus University Rotterdam
10:45 – 11:00
Coffee break
11:00 – 12:00
Round tables discussions: Empirically Researching AI – what, how, when and why?
Moderator: Dr. Ofra Klein, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Part 2 – afternoon sessions
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch
13:00 - 13:30
Implications: Talking to Erasmus University: theoretical and practical insights from developing a local language model
Speaker: Dr. João Gonçalves, Erasmus University Rotterdam
13:30 – 14:00
Regulation: The EU approach to regulating misinformation in LLMs
Speaker: Julia Krämer, PhD candidate, Erasmus School of Law.
14:00 - 14:15
Coffee Break
14:15 – 15:00
Group activities, closing Remarks & Networking
Speaker and Moderator: Dr. Ofra Klein, Erasmus University Rotterdam
