IEEE Kharagpur Section

Abstract of Talk: In recent times, we often hear a call for the governance of AI systems, but what does that really mean? In this talk, I will first adopt a control theory perspective to explain governance that determines the reference input via value alignment, data scientists acting as the controller to meet the values in a machine learning system, and facts captured in transparent documentation as the feedback signal. I will then adopt a nursing theory perspective to explain how the control theory perspective lacks caring and the need for a carative approach that starts with the real-world problem as experienced by the most vulnerable people. I will conclude with an example of a project on using machine learning to evaluate applicants for home solar panel systems in rural India as well as a discussion of governing large language models. Date and Time of Event: 3rd May 2024, 5:30 PM to 6:30 AM IST. RegistrationLink: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnn2cRqynjqyQKsQgp_fCV_7XCnKC3cn-BM2pHubj9i8ZD0Q/viewform?usp=sf_link Speaker(s): Dr. Kush R. Varshney, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/418833