Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Hosts Symposium on "Tech for Humanity: Open Standards, Trustworthy AI, and the Common Good"
On October 23, 2023, John Cabot University’s Institute of Future and Innovation Studies, in collaboration with the Boston Global Forum, hosted a groundbreaking symposium as part of the prestigious “Festival of Diplomacy.” This event, supported by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the European Commission, and European Parliament Representation in Italy, along with over 70 embassies and numerous academic partners, aimed to foster global coordination in shaping the future of technological development and regulation.
The symposium, titled “Tech for Humanity: Open Standards, Trustworthy AI, and the Common Good,” brought together experts, policymakers, and civil society representatives to explore the critical role of open technical standards and FAIR data principles in promoting safe, fair, and sustainable development of Artificial Intelligence.
Professor Francesco Lapenta, Director of the Institute of Future and Innovation Studies, opened the event with remarks emphasizing the importance of global collaboration in ensuring AI benefits humanity as a whole. The symposium was skillfully moderated by Fiamma Goretti from change.org Italia.
Distinguished speakers included:
Konstantinos Karachalios, Director of Standards and former Managing Director IEEE
Mimmo Squillace, President of UNINFO
Gianluca Misuraca, Executive Director of AI4GOV
Mihalis Kritikos, Policy Analyst at the European Commission
Tuan Nguyen, CEO of Boston Global Forum
Anna Gressel, Counsel at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Dario Focarelli, General Director of ANIA
Paolo Dello Vicario, CEO of Bytek
Clelia Piperno, CEO of the Babylonian Talmud Translation Project
Discussions centered on crucial topics such as:
Interdisciplinary collaboration in creating and applying global standards for Digital and AI technologies
This symposium represents a significant step towards aligning global efforts in AI development with human values and rights. It underscores JCU’s commitment to fostering critical dialogues that shape the future of technology for the common good of humanity and the planet.
We extend our gratitude to all participants and partners who made this event a success. The insights gathered will undoubtedly contribute to ongoing global discussions on AI governance and ethical technology development.
For more information about future events and initiatives from the Institute of Future and Innovation Studies, please visit our website or contact the Institute directly.
