Intelligenza Artificiale: cos'e' e perche' e' importante che (anche) le donne se ne occupino

Summary

The speaker, Roberta Russo, an electronic engineer and technology enthusiast, introduces an initiative by the Municipality of Milan to inspire young people, both male and female, to pursue studies in STEM fields. The talk covers everyday applications of artificial intelligence (AI), including autonomous driving, content recommendation systems, image processing, and various other sectors like journalism, law, and healthcare. It delves into AI methodologies like supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning, highlighting the importance of data and its ethical implications. The presentation also touches on deep learning, social implications of AI, the concept of 'seeing is believing,' and the challenges of deep fakes. It concludes with the importance of explainability, fairness, transparency, and privacy in AI, emphasizing the need for trust in AI applications.

Takeaways

• 🌟 AI is not just for the young but also for lifelong learning, targeting people of all ages to continue learning throughout their lives.
• 👥 It's important for everyone to recognize AI applications in everyday tools to harness their benefits while being aware of the risks.
• 👩‍💼 The speaker, Roberta Russo, is an electronic engineer passionate about technology and innovation, working in a leadership role at Villa Tav Enterprise, a hi-tech company.
• 🎓 An initiative by the University of Helsinki aims to teach basic AI concepts to 100% of the European population through a free online course.
• 🚗 AI applications include various levels of autonomous driving, from simple cruise control to fully driverless vehicles.
• 📚 AI is used in content recommendation systems like Amazon, Netflix, and social media feeds, as well as in search engines like Google.
• 👁️ Image and video processing AI is utilized in surveillance, autonomous vehicles, and facial recognition on smartphones.
• 📰 AI is applied in journalism for news aggregation, identifying trending topics, and even creating personalized newspaper editions.
• 🏥 In healthcare, AI is used for analyzing medical images, aiding in diagnostics, drug research, and during the COVID-19 pandemic for rapid testing.
• 🎨 AI is also present in the arts, with algorithms capable of creating poetry, music, and composing texts.
• 🧠 The script discusses 'narrow AI' or 'weak AI' which is designed for specific tasks, as opposed to 'general AI' which aims to simulate human intelligence.
• 🤖 Machine learning is a subset of AI where machines learn from data without explicit programming, and deep learning is a subset of machine learning using neural networks.
• 🔮 AI uses the concept of probability to manage uncertainty, which is crucial in applications like autonomous driving and game playing.
• 🤝 Collaborative filtering is a method used in recommendation systems to suggest products based on the behavior of similar users.
• 🔑 GDPR has played a significant role in promoting explainability and transparency in AI by requiring companies to explain how they use personal data.
• 🛡️ Trust in AI is paramount, especially in areas like autonomous driving, where users need assurance of safety and reliability.
• 🔍 The importance of explainability in AI is rising, with tools like Google's 'Explainable AI' helping developers make their models more understandable.
• 🌐 The potential for AI to reinforce biases in data is a current and significant issue, highlighting the need for diverse representation in AI development.

Q & A

What is the main initiative of the meeting organized by STEMMI and the Municipality of Milan?

The main initiative is to inspire both girls and boys to take an interest in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and to encourage them to pursue studies in these fields.

What does Roberto Russo do in her free time?

Roberto Russo dedicates her free time to teaching coding basics to children, both girls and boys.

What is Roberto Russo's professional role at Villa Tav Enterprise?

Roberto Russo is a manager and head of a division of innovative services in the cloud sector, with responsibilities for Southern Europe.

What is the goal of the initiative by the University of Helsinki in Finland?

The goal is to teach and disseminate basic concepts of artificial intelligence to one hundred percent of the European population, through a free online course.

What is the name of the free online course on artificial intelligence offered by the University of Helsinki?

The course is called 'Elements of AI' and is available in Italian as well.

What are the five levels of autonomous driving mentioned in the script?

The five levels range from Level 1, which is the basic level of driver assistance, to Level 5, which is fully autonomous driving without the need for a driver.

What is an example of artificial intelligence used in everyday life that is mentioned in the script?

Examples include content recommendations from platforms like Amazon, Netflix, social media feeds, and targeted advertising from search engines like Google.

What is the term used to describe AI that is designed to perform specific tasks?

The term used is 'Narrow AI' or 'Weak AI,' which is in contrast to 'Artificial General Intelligence' that aims to simulate human intelligence.

What is the difference between 'Machine Learning' and 'Artificial Intelligence' as explained in the script?

Artificial Intelligence is a broad discipline that explores how machines can simulate human intelligence, while Machine Learning is a subset of AI where machines learn from data without being explicitly programmed.

What are the three main learning methodologies in AI mentioned in the script?

The three main methodologies are Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, and Reinforcement Learning.

What is the concept of 'Explainable AI' and why is it important?

Explainable AI, also known as XAI, is a concept that focuses on making AI models and algorithms understandable to humans. It is important for building trust in AI applications and ensuring transparency in decision-making processes.

What does the GDPR require companies to do regarding data and AI?

The GDPR requires companies to declare what data they collect on individuals, provide the right to access and delete data, and explain how data is used, which includes explaining the criteria for automated decision-making processes.

What is the phenomenon called 'Deepfake' and how does it relate to AI?

Deepfake is a phenomenon where AI algorithms are used to create manipulated images, videos, or audio that appear real but are not. It is a significant concern due to the potential for misuse and the impact on trust in digital media.

What are the three aspects that contribute to trust in AI applications?

The three aspects that contribute to trust in AI applications are fairness (non-discrimination), transparency and explainability, and respect for privacy.