João Fernando Ferreira Gonçalves: Associate Professor of AI and Digitalization, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
Summary
In a concise five-minute presentation, Associate Professor João Gonçalves from Erasmus University Rotterdam discussed the multifaceted relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and human needs. Using metaphors of warehouses and local grocery stores, he emphasized that while large AI models like ChatGPT offer vast capabilities, they often lack the personal connection and tailored assistance that smaller, purpose-driven AI models can provide. He urged the audience to reconsider their perspectives on AI, focusing not just on its capabilities, but on how it is designed to meet specific human values, creativity, and connection. The takeaway is that effective AI should prioritize human needs over sheer scale.
In a concise five-minute presentation, Associate Professor João Gonçalves from Erasmus University Rotterdam discussed the multifaceted relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and human needs.
Using metaphors of warehouses and local grocery stores, he emphasized that while large AI models like ChatGPT offer vast capabilities, they often lack the personal connection and tailored assistance that smaller, purpose-driven AI models can provide.
He urged the audience to reconsider their perspectives on AI, focusing not just on its capabilities, but on how it is designed to meet specific human values, creativity, and connection.
The takeaway is that effective AI should prioritize human needs over sheer scale.
