Choose Your Own Dystopia: How Our Decisions on AI Can Lead Us to Different Futures
07-13, 10:00–10:50 (US/Eastern), Little Theatre

This talk explores the pivotal role of AI in shaping divergent futures, drawing inspiration from sci-fi movies, series, video games, and books as cautionary tales. Delving into the ethical and social implications of AI development, Laura will navigate through imagined scenarios, from utopian promises to dystopian nightmares. Through engaging examples from pop culture, attendees will confront the ethical dilemmas of AI governance, gaining insights to navigate the complex intersection of technology and humanity. This presentation is a call to action, empowering attendees to shape a future where AI serves as a force for good rather than a harbinger of dystopia.

Laura Upegui is an ingenious UX designer with a multidisciplinary background in behavioral economics and industrial engineering. With over three years of design experience and more than seven years in teaching, researching, and consulting, she excels in systems thinking, technology, and innovation. Laura co-founded La Cocina de Estrategias, an online UX and service design school for Spanish speakers, and has designed impactful projects like the Sustainable Development Goals Cluster for INCOSE. Passionate about ethics and human-centered design, Laura is dedicated to using design as a powerful force for social change.
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