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SUMMARY:PhD Defense – Formal methods for verification in human-agent interaction
DESCRIPTION:Andreas Brännström\, defends his doctoral thesis “Formal methods for verification in human-agent interaction“\, at Umeå University. \nAbstract\nFormal verification is essential for ensuring that systems behave according to their mathematical specifications. However\, applying formal verification to human-agent interactions presents unique challenges due to the dynamic nature of human mental states and behaviors. Unlike traditional verification tasks\, which focus on ensuring correctness in a well-defined action space\, this work addresses reasoning over beliefs\, intentions\, and emotions that evolve through interaction. Two main contributions are introduced: (1) Belief Graphs for modeling mental state dynamics\, and (2) the integration of these with formal dialogue games for verifying strategies and influence. To this end\, the developed verification methods are rooted in two main pillars: psychological theories formalized to represent mental state dynamics as logical frameworks\, and Non-Monotonic Reasoning (NMR) methods\, including techniques such as Formal Argumentation and Answer Set Programming (ASP). By modeling  mental dynamics as states and transitions in a layer atop the action space—referred to as the Belief Graph methodology—we are provided a tool for modeling context and context dynamics that supports counterfactual\, forward and backward reasoning about mental states and behaviors. By incorporating Belief Graphs into formal dialogue games we gain mathematical frameworks for analyzing and verifying agent beliefs\, intentions and strategies\, thereby enabling the verification of human-agent interactions.Whether it concerns potentially harmful human behaviors—such as malicious activities on social media—or intelligent systems that interact with humans\, such as chatbots that are increasingly capable of influencing users’ emotions\, thoughts\, and decisions—there is an urgent need for formal verification methods to ensure safe and reliable human interactions in digital communication.The proposed methods have been evaluated through formal analysis\, case studies\, and published peer-reviewed research. \nRead full thesis. \nSupervisor\nJuan Carlos Nieves Sanchez\, Docent in theoretical foundations for artificial intelligence \nRead more about the defence. \nOpponent\nStefania Costantini\, Professor at University of L’Aquila\, Italy.
URL:https://wasp-hs.org/event3/phd-defense-formal-methods-for-verification-in-human-agent-interaction/
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SUMMARY:PhD Defense – Proactive Balancing: AI-driven Video-based Active Assisted Living Technologies and Balancing of Interests
DESCRIPTION:Maksymilian M. Kuźmicz\, defends his doctoral thesis “Proactive Balancing: AI-driven Video-based Active Assisted Living Technologies and Balancing of Interests”\, at Stockholm University. \nAbstract\nThis thesis aims to propose a method of balancing and identify appropriate legal tools of balancing in the context of AI-driven video-based Active Assisted Living (AAL) technologies. AAL represents a suite of technologies integrated into computer systems that leverage AI to assist older adults in their daily lives\, enabling them to live independently and remain active. While numerous studies assert that AAL technologies keep improving their ability to assist individuals in need\, this optimistic prospect must be juxtaposed to several concerns. These concerns are often conflicts of interests\, i.e.\, situations in which pursuing one interest may hinder another. Conflicts of interest can be approached in many ways\, one of which is balancing. That presents an issue of balancing as a conflict management tool in the AAL context. In the legal context\, the problem is more specific: What is balancing\, and how could it be used to prevent or solve conflict? Consequently\, the main subject of this book is structuring balancing as a legal method of conflict management in the AAL context. The investigation focuses on European law and AAL deployed at private homes. The thesis begins by identifying stakeholders and their primary interests. Next\, the work proposes to merge the risk identification method with a dogmatic analysis of law to provide a method of identification of potential conflicts. Subsequently\, the book presents two main approaches to balancing recognised in the case law of the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the European Union: proportionality and compromising. Each method is analysed and presented in a structured way\, tailored to the AAL context. Building on these findings\, a catalogue of legal tools for balancing is constructed. Finally\, the thesis examines the possibility of an integrated model of balancing\, proposes how it could be constructed\, and evaluates its potential role as risk and quality management systems required by the AI Act. This thesis makes contributions to the field of legal sciences by examining the concept of balance\, methods of balancing\,and generating a catalogue of balancing tools. Moreover\, it advances the research on AAL technologies by proposing a novel stakeholders’ classification that merges analytical categorisations with those grounded in legal frameworks and identifying balancing tools applicable in the AAL context. Furthermore\, it proposes possible models of risk and quality management systems under the AI Act. \nRead full thesis. \nSupervisor\nPeter Wahlgren\, Professor \nLianne Colona\, Professor \nOpponent\nProfessor Tobias Mahler\, University of Oslo\, Norway.
URL:https://wasp-hs.org/event3/phd-defense-proactive-balancing-ai-driven-video-based-active-assisted-living-technologies-and-balancing-of-interests/
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Girls Just Want to Have Sc(AI)ence – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Pushing boundaries of research design: Future Making through (re)mixing creative methods\nPlease note that this event is independently organized by a WASP-HS researcher and not the WASP-HS Program Office. \nWhile feminist approaches to technoscience are getting increasing attention\, fields such as Artificial Intelligence\, Human-Robot Interaction and Human-Computer Interaction are still male-dominated. Similarly\, new technologies\, from assistive robots to chatbots\, are often imbued with the same intrinsic gender and ethnic stereotypes and biases present in our Western society. An increasing number of scholars have thus called for a feminist reboot\, praising more ethical\, sustainable and inclusive research practices and epistemologies in the hope of better technology.  \nOur workshop series “Girls just want to have Sc(AI)ence“ aims to foster knowledge and discussions on critical and feminist approaches to technology by engaging scholars working with AI from a variety of disciplines –from data science to art\, political studies and philosophy\, and invite them to reflect and imagine together how to use tools and theories from critical and feminist studies to implement more ethcial\, sustainable and inclusive technology-related practices and research.  \nPractical Information\nThe workshop is arranged in a hybrid format on May 8\, 2025: \n– 10.00 to 10:45: Hybrid lecture on zoom – 11:00 to 12.30: On-site lecture and workshop\, Lund\, Sweden. \nInvited speaker: Annette Markham\, Professor at Department of Media and Culture at Utrecht University\, Netherlands. \nProgram\n10.00 – 10.45: Keynote by Annette Markham\, Professor at Department of Media and Culture at Utrecht University\, Netherlands: hybrid.  How can we create methodological mindsets and sensibilities that give rise to alternate futures? How can critical perspectives\, reflexivity\, creativity\, and data science co-mingle?  \n In this talk and workshop\, Professor Markham focuses on how to dismantle and then reconfigure disciplinary traditions for research design. The mindset of remix is one way to consider how methods are not just tools\, but make worlds. This talk encourages researchers to reflect on how all scientific practices embody fundamentally playful\, inventive\, and generative forms of interrogation and embracing less restrictive frameworks for engagement and analysis can form novel pathways through wicked polycrisis. To build the case for pushing boundaries\, Markham draws on her work conducting algorithmic literacy through arts-based community engagement as well as her work conducting close level sociological analysis of human-AI interactions.  \n(Coffee break) \n11.00-12:30: Workshop session: on-site. \nRegistration and more information\nPlease note that the exact location will be announced soon. Register for the workshop here. \nRead more about the workshop here.
URL:https://wasp-hs.org/event3/workshop-girls-just-want-to-have-scaience-part-2/
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SUMMARY:Exploring Human and Social Challenges in Data-Driven Life Sciences
DESCRIPTION:The rapid development of data-driven approaches in the life sciences is transforming how we understand biological systems\, develop treatments\, and make healthcare decisions. While these advances promise insights and possibilities\, they also raise questions about accountability\, interpretability\, and the changing relations between experts\, technologies\, and society.  \n\nThese developments demand careful consideration of questions such as: How do we ensure technological advances align with scientific and societal values and needs? Who benefits from these transformations\, and who might be left behind? How do we maintain human agency and ethical oversight in increasingly automated research processes? Addressing these challenges requires sustained dialogue between life sciences and humanities/social sciences perspectives. \n\nBackground\nThe workshop is part of a broader initiative funded by the Wallenberg Foundations to create collaborations between humanities/social sciences research and the data-driven life sciences. WASP-HS specializes in researching the human and societal aspects of AI and autonomous systems\, including ethical\, economic\, social\, and cultural implications. DDLS focuses on four strategic research areas: precision medicine and diagnostics\, biodiversity and evolution\, epidemiology and biology of infection\, and cell and molecular biology. \n\nThe collaboration between these programs aims to increase understanding of how AI\, autonomous systems\, and data-driven methodologies in the life sciences shape both science and society\, and aims to promote research that has a clear impact for both programs. This interdisciplinary approach is crucial for addressing the complex challenges at the intersection of technological advancement and societal needs. \n\nObjectives\n– Identify key societal challenges in data-driven life sciences– Promote dialogue between diverse research disciplines– Explore how technological advances influence science and society– Develop new collaborative research initiative \nTarget Participants\nWe welcome 25-30 participants from diverse backgrounds\, including but not limited to:– Social scientists and humanities scholars– Life scientists– Healthcare professionals– Bioinformaticians and data scientists \nParticipants will be selected to ensure a balanced representation of disciplines and perspectives. Both individual researchers and small teams (2-3 people) from the same institution are welcome to apply. Early-career researchers are particularly encouraged to participate \nExpected Outcomes\n– A comprehensive mapping of key social and human challenges in data-driven life sciences– Formation of new interdisciplinary collaborations– Written documentation of insights and proposals \nPractical Information\nDates: 13-15 May 2025Venue:  SigtunastiftelsenCost: No registration fee. Travel and accommodation costs will be covered for accepted participantsApplication Deadline: 24 March 2025Please note that participants of this workshop will be selected based on this application. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.. \nHow to Apply\nSubmit your application through https://www.lyyti.in/Sandpit_wokshop_2025 :Brief statement of motivation (max 500 words)Short bio highlighting relevant experienceOptional: Potential challenge or opportunity you’d like to explore \nTravel and Accommodation\nAccommodation will be arranged at SigtunastiftelsenTravel booking instructions will be provided upon acceptance \nContact\nUlrika.wallenquist@scilifelab.se
URL:https://wasp-hs.org/event3/workshop-on-societal-challenges-in-data-driven-life-sciences/
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