Man and Machine

Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere today – with applications in almost all fields of modern science. From robotics and biology to chemical engineering and healthcare, applying AI positions most scientific fields for progress. AI will surely change the scientific discovery process, but are we ready to take advantage of AI and do we really understand its impact on science and society?

Governments increasingly view AI as a primary driver of future growth, competitiveness, and national security. While the policy responses to AI differ significantly from country to country, political and technology leaders ultimately aim to secure a top spot in this emerging field. It is from this position that they can establish a vision for AI – ideally one that engenders trust and focuses on the needs of humanity.

This symposium brings together leading experts who will not only unveil the mystery that often shrouds new technologies, but also present stellar AI-enabled advances in various fields of science. Researchers from ETH Zurich and other institutions will introduce various facets of AI and openly discuss conceptual opportunities, as well as point to the technology’s current practical and abstract limitations.