On May 11, Annelien Bredenoord, Rector Magnificus of the Erasmus University Rotterdam, will kick off the AI@EUR program during the Ethics & Data Ethics event.

The AI@EUR program aims to connect all researchers and staff that work with artificial intelligence (AI) at the EUR, creating more insight and awareness on all the AI-related activities on campus. Furthermore, the program’s purpose is to stimulate a dialogue around ethical and trustworthy AI, what it means for the Erasmus University Rotterdam, and inform all stakeholders involved, about the legislation on data & AI coming from for example the EU.

Because of the importance of these topics the first AI@EUR event: Ethics & Data Ethics, will focus on the risks and potential of recent AI developments on our ethical thinking, considerations, (daily) practices and dilemmas. Three experts Prof.dr. Muel Kaptein (RSM), Joris Krijger (Volksbank) and Prof.dr. Hub Zwart (ESPhil) will discuss AI from a human perspective, what moral conundrums are created by AI, and will give us a glimpse into the possible future developments and requirements these fast-paced developments pose on individuals, organizations and legislation.

The AI@EUR Ethics &Data Ethics event is the first of a series of events for which EUR faculty and staff are invited to reflect on challenges, opportunities and restrictions, with regards to the development and application of algorithms, from an Erasmus Values point of view. What are the choices we make, what is our signature in terms of accountability, with regards to our work and the way we use algorithms? What is the responsible Erasmian AI culture?

During the various sessions in 2023 we capture the lessons learned and insights from cutting edge research. Please feel welcome to engage!