Imagining the future of work in an AI-driven world
A part of the AI for Good Summit workshop series
There is no doubt – AI will completely transform the future of work.
But how can humanity lead the way in imagining and shaping what that future will be?
AI is advancing faster than even technology experts predicted, and the impact on the world of work is a central concern. As the capabilities of generative AI rise exponentially, human imagination is struggling to keep up. Can imagine a future of meaningful cooperation with advanced technology – or a world where goods and value could be created without human work? What would these different realities mean for our future lives and lifestyles, and for our collective welfare, wellbeing, and wealth – and what future would we want?
Technology, and AI in particular brings accelerated opportunities for human participation in the global economy and advancements in society. But the use of AI also signals near term and long term risks in how our society function and the very meaning of work.
A half-day interactive workshop and discussion where participants will:
Hear from experts on technology, creativity, foresight, policy and governance
Share and discuss visions of the future of work created with advances in AI
Discuss the implications for collective creativity, foresight, and future solutions
Agenda
14:00 – 14:15 : Welcome and setting the scene
Workshop hosts welcome participants and set the scene for the day.
Amir Banifatemi, Director, AI Commons
Kitrhona Cerri, Executive Director, TASC Platform
14:15 – 15:00 : Opening speeches and discussion
Leading thinkers lay out the potential impact and risks of AI for the future of work, the challenge of imagining positive futures for work, and the implications for global inclusion and cooperation.
Stuart Russell, Professor, EECS, Berkeley
Marie-Laure Salles, Director, Geneva Graduate Institute
Moderated by Olivier Dessibourg, Deputy Head, Science & Environment, Radio Television Suisse
15:00 – 15:15 : Coffee Break
15:15 – 15:45 : Screening: Imagining the Future of Work
Screening of short films on the future of work, created in the context of AI future, and preparation for breakout sessions
15:45 – 17:00 : Breakout sessions
Attendees join one of 3 hands-on breakouts to design and create future scenarios of work in an AI driven world and report back on their outcome. Session moderated
Nishan Chelvachandran, Director RSA
Mojdeh Eskandari, Executive Director, SolveCC
Samira Kiani, Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh
17:00 – 18:00 : Panel Discussion
Experts in foresight, management, technology and research, and global governance reflect on the short films and the breakout outcomes, and discuss the implications and opportunities for imagining and creating a positive future of work.
Cédric Dupont, Professor of Political Science, Geneva Graduate Institute
Stuart Russell, Professor, EECS, Berkeley
18:00 – Thanks and close
Workshop hosts share take-aways and next steps.
Amir Banifatemi, Director, AI Commons
Kitrhona Cerri, Executive Director, TASC Platform