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SUMMARY:The Politics of Models: Bias\, Representation and Transparency in Generative Models
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the workshop “The Politics of Models: Bias\, Representation and Transparency in Generative Models.” The event brings together researchers from both WASP and WASP-HS to explore the societal\, cultural\, and technical dimensions of generative AI\, and to foster new interdisciplinary collaborations.\n\nAbout the workshop\nGenerative models can capture an abstract representation of various modalities such as sound\, images\, video\, text\, and data. These models are now globally utilized for knowledge and content organization and synthesis. The generative AI models are integrated rapidly into research\, industry\, culture\, and the public sectors; where the accelerated growth hinders the considerations into societal implications of these rapid advancements. These models are new forms of knowledge representation\, in which the technical choices such as applied ontology or categorizations as well as the data sources and gathering processes\, influence\, imply\, and afford new forms of power and control on representation\, history\, culture\, and knowledge associations. Addressing these issues requires both technical advancement and research as well as societal grounding\, awareness in positionality\, and critical engagements. This workshop creates a shared space for WASP and WASP-HS researchers with the goal to build interdisciplinary research directions to influence a better and healthier societal integration of generative AI.\n\nResearchers at all career stages are welcome to apply by April 17.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRepresentation & Bias\nAnalysis of representation and bias in generative models across modalities – sound\, images\, video\, text\, and data. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPower & Control\nUnderstanding the new forms of power and control enabled through generative AI over representation\, history\, and culture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransparency & Accountability\nBuilding frameworks for transparent and accountable deployment of generative models in research and society. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSocietal Alignment\nAligning technical solutions with societal expectations\, needs\, and values for a healthier integration of AI. \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\nAugust 25: Arrival & Opening\nWelcome lunch\, introductory sessions\, and evening reception at Rånäs Slott. From lunch onwards \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 26: Full Day of Sessions\nKeynotes\, interdisciplinary panels\, collaborative workshops\, and research discussions. Full day \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 27: Closing & Departure\nFinal sessions\, synthesis of ideas\, future directions\, and farewell lunch. Ends with lunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExpression of interest\nApply by April 17 to secure your spot. This workshop is open to researchers from both WASP and WASP-HS communities interested in the intersection of generative AI and societal implications. \nSpots are limited to 20 participants so make sure to fill in the Expression of Interest-form to get a chance to attend. Apply here. \n\nOrganizers\n\nKivanç Tatar\, Chalmers University of Technology\nKathlén Kohn\, KTH Royal Institute of Technology\nMd Fahim Sikder\, Linköping University\nFrancis Lee\, Södertörn University\nBodil Formark\, Södertörn University
URL:https://wasp-sweden.org/event/the-politics-of-models-bias-representation-and-transparency-in-generative-models/
LOCATION:Rånäs Slott\, Norrtälje\, Rånäs Slott\, Norrtälje\, Norrtälje\, Sweden
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