Through the Black Box: Uncovering AI Alignment by Ji Darwish

As we rapidly integrate artificial intelligence into every aspect of life, its transformative power carries profound ethical and practical risks. This talk explores AI alignment and safety through a critical, engaging lens. Attendees will confront compelling real-world case studies, from biased facial recognition systems to autonomous vehicle failures, to understand how misaligned AI can amplify societal inequalities, endanger lives, and distort democratic processes. The presentation concludes with actionable insights and best practices, empowering IT professionals to champion transparent, ethically grounded AI that genuinely serves humanity’s interests.