The UAB participates in a European project for a more ethical artificial intelligence
ALFIE (Assessment of Learning Technologies and Frameworks for Intelligent and Ethical AI) aims to create an ecosystem that combines advances AI technology with ethical standards to ensure that the resulting systems are not only offer high performance, but are also fair, transparent and non-bias. The UAB is involved in this project through its Transmèdia Catalonia Research Group from the Department of Translation and Interpreting & East Asian Studies, led by lecturer Pilar Orero.
The reseach team is working on generating two fundamental tools. First, the EthiTech Dialogue Hub (ETD-Hub), a platform that will allow debating and exchanging ideas on ethical and legal implications with AI experts, politicians, law professionals and citizens, understand social needs and define policies needed to guarantee the use of AI technologies in a responsible manner. Second, the AutoML Platform, which allows creating machine learning models without the need of technical knowledge. "This automation of algorithms and model adjustments will make AI more accessible, while always prioritising an ethical and fair use, and it will comply with EU regulations", Pilar Orero highlights.
The ALFIE consortium is made up of ten partners from six European countries (Cyprus, Greece, Slovakia, Spain, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom) with ample experience in AI innovation and ethical applications. Academically, the UAB will be working with the University of Brighton, Edge Hill University and Eindhoven Univeristy of Technology. Other members of the project include the Centre for Research & Technology-Hellas (CERTH) and the Kempelen Institute of Intelligent Technologies (KInIT).
For more information please visit https://alfie-project.eu/.
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