The popularity of ChatGPT has brought artificial intelligence (AI) to the forefront of public consciousness over the past few months, but what exactly are these tools, should regulators be concerned about them, and what expectations do people have about their regulation? Join Dr Steve Lockey and Dr Caitlin Curtis from The University of Queensland to find out about AI, its benefits and risks, and what regulators need to consider when dealing with emerging technologies. Steve and Caitlin will discuss findings from their research on trust in AI, the role regulation plays in developing trust, and practical insights to help regulators navigate the emerging AI landscape.
These event is free and is presented by the Australia and New Zealand School of Government / National Regulators Community of Practice.
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Facilitator: Simon Corden (Commissioner, Victorian Essential Services Commission)
Simon is the former Chair of the Steering Group of ANZSOG’s National Regulator Community of Practice. Simon was appointed part-time commissioner of the Victorian Essential Services Commission in April 2019. His previous roles include senior executive positions government in the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Department of Treasury and Finance, the Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission, WorkSafe Victoria, and the Commonwealth Productivity Commission. From 2011 to 2018 he was the Director, Policy, Programs and Evaluation, Management Consulting at KPMG Australia. He has also been a consultant to the OECD in Mexico, and drafted the OECD guide on governance of regulators.
Presenter 1: Dr Steven Lockey (Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Business School, UQ)
Dr Steve Lockey is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The University of Queensland. His research focuses on the development, repair, and measurement of trust in organizational contexts, attitudes and expectations about the use of emerging technology in society, and wellbeing at work. He previously held a Lectureship at Northumbria University (UK) and a Research Associate position at Durham University Business School (UK)
Steve has published in journals such as Business Ethics Quarterly, AI and Ethics, Computer in Human Interaction, and The International Journal of Medical Informatics. His work has been mentioned in Forbes, The Sydney Morning Herald, and Human Resource Director magazine, and he has presented at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, the Hawaii International Conferences on System Sciences, and the British Academy of Management.
Presenter 2: Dr Caitlin Curtis (Research Fellow, Centre for Policy Futures, UQ)
Dr Caitlin Curtis is a Research Fellow and Lecturer at The University of Queensland. Caitlin comes from a robust science foundation in genomics with subsequent training and experience in policy and communication. More recently, her work has expanded to be more interdisciplinary, investigating the impact of science and emerging technology on society – with a particular focus on trust in artificial intelligence and DNA technologies. At UQ, Caitlin has led the creation and teaching for the new Responsible AI course in the Master of Business Analytics Program, and coordinates and moderates the ’Ask Me Anything about AI’ series with the UQ AI Collaboratory.
Caitlin has published in journals such as AI and Ethics, Computers in Human Behavior, the European Symposium on Research in Computer Security, the Medical Journal of Australia, and Genetics in Medicine. She is a past recipient of the ABC’s Top 5 Scientist Media Residency Award, and the Australian Institute of Science & Policy Tall Poppy Science Award, recognizing excellence in both research and science communication.