by Lauryn Bray

On June 6, Humanities Washington and Bickersons Brewhouse hosted “AI Anxiety: How Should We Think About Artificial Intelligence,” a panel discussing artificial intelligence (AI) and what its developments might mean for the future of humanity. The panelists included University of Washington professors Andrea Woody, divisional dean of the social sciences and professor of philosophy; Chirag Shah, professor in the Information School and founding co-director of Center for Responsibility in AI Systems & Experiences (RAISE); Ryan Calo, School of Law professor; and Aylin Caliskan, assistant professor in Information School. Their discussion focused primarily on addressing some of the facts, misconceptions, and fears concerning the implementation of AI and its potentially detrimental consequences for humanity.