Tech&Ethics: Shaping Digital Integrity

Artificial intelligence (AI), once the realm of science fiction, is now a critical force shaping our world. But as AI evolves, so do the ethical and governance challenges it presents—challenges that demand international collaboration and dialogue.

AI is changing our world, offering incredible opportunities across various industries. AI can automate complex tasks, provide insights from large data sets, and has the potential to revolutionize how we live and work. Its applications include improving healthcare with personalized treatments and predictive diagnostics, streamlining logistics and financial forecasting, and even transforming creative fields like art and music. However, the rapid advancement of AI also brings significant challenges.

Ethical considerations, such as biases in AI algorithms, privacy concerns and global governance are crucial issues that need attention. As AI systems become more integrated into decision-making processes, ensuring their transparency, accountability, and fairness becomes essential. The global governance of AI also remains a pressing issue, as different countries and cultures have varied approaches to regulation, ethical standards, and innovation. To navigate these challenges, it is essential to foster interdisciplinary research and global cooperation, bringing together experts from technology, ethics, law, and other fields.

 

The Program

Swissnex in China has curated a 5-day program to bring together leading Swiss and Chinese researchers at the intersection of AI, governance, and ethics. This event is more than just an academic exchange; it’s a vital dialogue between two nations with distinct perspectives on technology’s role in society. Together, we’ll tackle some of the crucial questions: How can we ensure AI systems are trustworthy? What governance frameworks will best uphold safety and security? How can we embed core societal values into the very fabric of AI? How are industries applying AI in Switzerland and China? How is AI influencing knowledge production in academia and research?

This program offers a unique opportunity for mutual learning and collaboration between Switzerland, which ranks high in high-precision innovation and strong fundamental sciences and China, a leading country in applied AI. The insights and solutions that emerge from these discussions will not only shape the future of AI but also strengthen the bonds of international academic cooperation. As AI continues to influence every aspect of our lives, the decisions and frameworks we develop now will determine the integrity and impact of this transformative technology for generations to come.

The program will include company visits, the 2nd Sino-Swiss Research Integrity Workshop: Responsible Research and Innovation at the Swiss Embassy, closed doors discussions as well as the “AI and Ethics: Sino-Swiss Intercultural Dialogue” during the Pujiang Innovation Forum. These events and discussions will enable both sides to exchange their views on the topic and foster collaboration.

Thursday 5 September

  • 9:00am – Company visit: Alibaba
  • 2:00pm – 2nd Sino-Swiss Research Integrity Workshop: Responsible Research and Innovation at the Swiss Embassy

Friday 6 September

  • 9:00am – Visit of Peking University
  • 2:00pm – Company visit: Baidu
  • 4:30pm – Close-door event with Berggruen Institute in collaboration with CITIC Press Group

Sunday 8 September

  • 9:00am – Pujiang Innovation Forum: Ethical Governance of Science and Technology organized by National Science and Technology Ethics Committee
  • 2:00pm – Pujiang Innovation Forum: AI & Ethics: Sino-Swiss Intercultrual Dialogue

Monday 9 September

  • 9:15am – Company visit: Sensetime
  • 2:00pm – Company visit: DiDi

Event start time

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