Trustworthy Al series: Human Agency and Oversight

As AI systems grow more autonomous, how do we ensure they continue to serve human interests?This episode focuses on the principles of Human Agency—enabling informed, autonomous interaction with AI—and Human Oversight, which is essential for mitigating risk and maintaining control, especially in high-stakes applications defined under the EU AI Act.Featuring insights from leading voices in security, innovation, and ethical AI:Willy Fabritius (SGS)Dr. Simone Kopeinik and Dr. Angela Fessl (Know-Center)An important discussion for professionals concerned with AI ethics, regulatory compliance, and the responsible deployment of emerging technologies.(00:00:24)- Introduction(00:03:06)- What is Human Agency, and what is Human Oversight? And how do these concepts relate to each other? (00:07:22)- Why is it important to adhere to the principles of Human Agency and Human Oversight?(00:10:40)- What are methods to establish Human Oversight?(00:17:03)- Q&A from the audience(00:21:49)- Your research focus is on fairness in AI. Do you see any overlaps to the concepts of human agency and/or oversight?(00:29:07)- What is necessary to establish human agency and oversight in the context of AI systems from a human-centered perspective?(00:36:04)- How can human agency, human oversight, and AI literacy be measured?(00:41:57)- How can it be ensured that AI systems assist in enhancing human agency and oversight?(00:47:06)- Can you think of any examples where it might make sense to impede the degree of human agency?About our “Trustworthy AI: current areas of research and challenges” series:The need for trustworthy Artificial Intelligence systems is recognized by many organizations, from governments, to industries and academia. As AI systems become more widely used by both organizations and individuals, it is important to establish trust in them. To establish this trust, numerous white papers, proposals and standards have been published and are still in development to educate organizations on the need for and uses of AI systems. Join us for our series as our experts discuss a variety of topics related to building trust and understanding of AI systems.