“Christina Colclough’s commentary”
Book chapter 18 in “Human-Centered AI: A Multidisciplinary Perspective for Policy-Makers, Auditors, and Users.” Edited by Régis, C., Denis, J., Axente, M. L., & Kishimoto, A. (2024). Published by CRC Press.
DOI: 10.1201/9781003320791-21
Abstract
In my commentary, I problematise the concept of human-centered AI by asking which humans we are centring AI around? I comment on two of the book’s insightful chapters and offer recommendations as to areas the authors, but also policy makers, beneficially could pay greater attention to. I specifically mention three areas: (1) Obliging employers to commit to the reskilling of affected workers. I call this “disruption’s obligations; (2) Introduce stringent requirements of ongoing, inclusive governance of AI technologies into AI policy. Inclusive governance implies that is is done in cooperation with representatives of the subjects of these AI systems; and (3) That we slow down and critically ask whether the automation of routine tasks is really that desirable.
Human-Centered AI:
A Multidisciplinary Perspective for Policy-Makers, Auditors, and Users.
About the book
Artificial intelligence (AI) permeates our lives in a growing number of ways. Relying solely on traditional, technology-driven approaches won't suffice to develop and deploy that technology in a way that truly enhances human experience. A new concept is desperately needed to reach that goal. That concept is Human-Centered AI (HCAI).
With 29 captivating chapters, this book delves deep into the realm of HCAI. In Section I, it demystifies HCAI, exploring cutting-edge trends and approaches in its study, including the moral landscape of Large Language Models. Section II looks at how HCAI is viewed in different institutions—like the justice system, health system, and higher education—and how it could affect them. It examines how crafting HCAI could lead to better work. Section III offers practical insights and successful strategies to transform HCAI from theory to reality, for example, studying how using regulatory sandboxes could ensure the development of age-appropriate AI for kids. Finally, decision-makers and practitioners provide invaluable perspectives throughout the book, showcasing the real-world significance of its articles beyond academia.
Authored by experts from a variety of backgrounds, sectors, disciplines, and countries, this engaging book offers a fascinating exploration of Human-Centered AI. Whether you're new to the subject or not, a decision-maker, a practitioner or simply an AI user, this book will help you gain a better understanding of HCAI's impact on our societies, and of why and how AI should really be developed and deployed in a human-centered future.