Professional Trust and Autonomous Systems

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds great promise for enhancing various aspects of society, but it also generates significant concerns and distrust among the public and professionals. Understanding and addressing these fears is crucial for the successful integration of AI technologies, especially in critical areas like healthcare, where transformative changes are anticipated in the coming years.

The research project “Professional Trust and Autonomous Systems” focuses on how new technological solutions, particularly AI, can be effectively incorporated into different sectors of society. The researchers will explore the specific challenges related to trust in AI, with a primary emphasis on the medical field. The project seeks to identify the sources of distrust and how they might hinder the adoption of AI-based systems.

By studying how skepticism is expressed, how risks associated with AI are perceived and managed, and how accountability is addressed, our goal is to transform distrust into trust. This will provide valuable insights to better understand and respond to the concerns surrounding AI and autonomous systems, ultimately facilitating their acceptance and integration into society.