AIML Special Presentation: AI Coexistence – Balancing Productivity and Societal Impact
- Date: Tue, 13 May 2025, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: AIML
- Professor Mohammad Patwary Professor of Telecommunications at University of Wolverhampton
Professor Mohammad Patwary explores artificial intelligence by addressing both its transformative potential and inherent risks. He frames AI deployment as essential but emphasises the need for careful evaluation throughout its lifecycle. He draws parallels between developing AI systems and nurturing human intelligence, asserting that both require similar care and accountability, discussing case studies from the Digital Innovation and Solution Centre (DISC) to demonstrate AI applications across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and agriculture.
Key overlooked impacts of AI are highlighted, including:
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Energy consumption and carbon footprint
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Computational and economic costs
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Data privacy and security risks
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Potential job displacement and social divides
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Threats from misuse or biased training
As a solution, the presentation proposes a responsible AI roadmap aligned with Industry 5.0 principles, focusing on sustainability, transparency, and inclusiveness. This framework includes secure infrastructure, trustworthy data governance, and ethical application development.
The presentation concludes with an extensive biography of Professor Mohammad Patwary, detailing his leadership in large-scale research projects in AI, green computing, and smart systems. His credentials include directing multimillion-dollar national initiatives, mentoring emerging researchers, developing telecom solutions, and holding leadership roles across technical communities dedicated to innovation and sustainability.