Project to develop ‘inclusive and empowering’ interactive AI systems for all
Feelings of powerlessness and redundancy brought on by AI are to be addressed in a project that will explore human-centred perspectives to diversify and disrupt AI discovery and innovation.
To that end, Professor Matt Jones of Swansea University’s Computational Foundry has been awarded a five-year Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) fellowship to pursue an AI research agenda.
While many people say they feel worried and helpless when thinking about the impact of AI on their everyday lives and livelihoods, Professor Jones’ fellowship seeks to develop ‘inclusive and empowering’ interactive AI systems for everyone.
Jones said the research aims to re-orientate away from systems that may lead to people feeling powerless, redundant and undervalued, instead turning towards approaches that let people experience joy, creativity, connection and agency as they use AI innovations to amplify their innate abilities, qualities and values.
The approach, coined Everyone Virtuoso Everyday (EVE), focuses on developing AI technology for meaningful and skilful interactions, similar to a virtuoso musician pouring their entire self into their instrument, and aims to provide tools that can be used in people’s daily lives.
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