Keynote

“The Landscape of AI Research: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Imperative of Safety”

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and reshaping the boundaries of innovation, from healthcare and finance to education and autonomous systems. This keynote will provide a high-level overview of the current state of AI research, highlighting major trends such as the rise of generative AI, the convergence of multimodal systems, and the deployment of AI at scale in real-world applications. Alongside these advances, the talk will delve into the critical challenges that arise, particularly in the realms of AI safety and security—issues that are central to the long-term success and ethical deployment of AI technologies.

Focusing on my own research in AI safety and security, I will discuss key problems such as adversarial attacks, robustness of AI systems, emergent behaviors, and the complexities of maintaining trust and fairness in autonomous decision-making. The goal of this keynote is to not only inspire participants with the possibilities of AI but also to foster awareness of the need for responsible AI development that prioritizes safety, security, and societal well-being.

This session aims to engage researchers and students across disciplines, inviting them to contribute to the future of AI by addressing these foundational challenges. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of where AI stands today, where it is headed, and why ensuring its safe and secure integration into society is a challenge we must tackle together.

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