Program
Lectures
27th of November
Keynote Talk - Ethical-Philosophical Demands of AI Development
9h15-10h30
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Edgar Lyra (Department of Philosophy, PUC-Rio)
Summary: Large Language Models (LLMs), with ChatGPT being the most well-known example, gained unexpected prominence at the end of 2022 when OpenAI made its platform publicly available, breaking records in user access. The high-quality responses to a wide range of questions—on topics such as literature, mathematics, physics, engineering, programming, politics, and religion—left many astonished. The emergence of generative AI has intensified concerns about technological hegemony and its power to shape life in general. This scenario is likely to become more radical with the proliferation of similar tools not only for text generation but also for images, videos, and other innovations. It is crucial to deepen our understanding of the ubiquity, pervasiveness, and transformative power of this phenomenon, as the adoption of reasonable regulatory strategies depends on such comprehension. The aim of the presentation is, therefore, to philosophically articulate the various facets of this issue in order to address the regulatory efforts with their true complexity.
Working Groups
14h30-16h30
Coordinator: Roberto Cardoso Freire da Silva holds a Ph.D. in Education from UNESA, with a research exchange period at Arizona State University (ASU). He is a researcher at the National Institute of Technology (INT) and a faculty member in the Graduate Programs in Education (UNESA) and Technology in Education (Unifeso). He is the editor-in-chief of the A2 journal Revista Educação e Cultura Contemporânea and a member of the Conexões: Estudos e Pesquisas em Educação e Tecnologia research group. His research interests include AI in education and civic education in the data society.
Confirmed Working Groups:
- Education for AI
- Use of AI in Education and Research
Keynote Talk - Overview of AI Ethics in Latin America and the Caribbean: Regional Cooperation and Global Challenges.
17h-18h30
28th of November
Keynote Talk - Artificial intelligence and Journalism: Realities and proposals
9h15-10h30
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Amaro la Rosa (Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazón – Lima, Perú)
Abstract: It Is a very importan task to understand the social impact of AI and its applications in the everyday life. Many applications of AI are now used in the newsrooms and in many tasks of journalism for the optimization of work. Could be posible the replacement of human journalists by AI devices? Nothing can replace to one qualified and creative journalist. All the inputs of the machines are prepared by humans, too.
There are of course ethical implications for the use of AI. A commiment with the true and the people is always very important, as the respect of human values and dignity. There is no excuse for not fulfilling this.
Working Groups
14h30-16h30
Coordinator: Roberto Cardoso Freire da Silva holds a Ph.D. in Education from UNESA, with a research exchange period at Arizona State University (ASU). He is a researcher at the National Institute of Technology (INT) and a faculty member in the Graduate Programs in Education (UNESA) and Technology in Education (Unifeso). He is the editor-in-chief of the A2 journal Revista Educação e Cultura Contemporânea and a member of the Conexões: Estudos e Pesquisas em Educação e Tecnologia research group. His research interests include AI in education and civic education in the data society.
Confirmed Working Groups:
- Education for AI
- Use of AI in Education and Research
17h-18h30
Moderator: Ana Cristina Bicharra Garcia (UNIRIO)
Panelists: Eduardo Hargreaves (Petrobras), Maria Luiza Reis (Lab245), Robert Jansen (Assespro)
Theme: Industry, Business, Jobs: Opportunities and Risks of Using AI
29th of November
Keynote Talk - The day I discovered I was collaborating on a Eugenics skin cancer project
09h15 – 10h30
Lecturer: Sandra Ávila (UNICAMP)
Abstract: Skin cancer is a major public health problem that could benefit from computer-aided diagnosis to reduce the burden of this common disease. While deep learning algorithms achieve “superhuman” performances in different contexts, models struggle to generalize, stalling deep learning adoption in critical tasks like skin cancer analysis. Our research group has been working on skin image analysis (classification, synthesis, and debiasing) for over a decade. In this talk, I will delve into our approaches and achievements — until I discovered I was collaborating on a Eugenics skin cancer project and immediately redirected our focus. I will discuss our ongoing efforts at developing a solution capable of effectively generalizing across a diverse population with darker skin tones.
Speakers
Ana Cristina Bicharra Garcia – UNIRIO
Ana Cristina Garcia is a full professor of Computer Science at the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, holding a PhD from Stanford University. With extensive experience in innovation, she has coordinated projects that combine Artificial Intelligence and Ethics, exploring issues of social polarization and algorithmic discrimination. Throughout her career, Cristina has developed around 20 AI projects applied to the oil industry that have been implemented within the sector. She has supervised 36 master’s students and 11 doctoral students, training professionals who excel in both national and international arenas. Her work has been published in high-impact journals, significantly contributing to the advancement of discussions on AI, Human-Computer Interaction, and the social impact of new technologies. Her inter-institutional collaborations, including partnerships with Stanford, MIT, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, University of Lisbon, PUC-Rio, and USP, reinforce her commitment to cutting-edge research and the development of innovative solutions.
Amaro La Rosa – Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazón
Graduate in Psychology,MA in Communication Sciences and doctoral candidatein Psychology. Journalist, researcher and creative writer. Specialist in Communication Psychology and Artificial intelligence. Pr at the Women’sUniversity of the Sacred Heart (Lima, Peru). Specialization studies at Ciespal(Quito, Ecuador), Center for Public Policy Analysis of the University of Chile, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Knight Center for Journalism in theAmericas (University of Texas, Austin).
Author of 14 books published in Peru. Co-author of a book published in Mauritius and another in Peru. Co-editor of a book published in Morocco and another in Spain. Author of 22 articles in books published in Peru, Germany, Ecuador, Spain, Switzerland, Morocco, Singapore, Colombia, Chile, Brazil and the United States.
Member of the Latin American Association of Communication Researchers(ALAIC), Global Network on Artificial Intelligence and International Society(GNAI&IS), of the Consortium of Ethics for Public Policies on Artificial Intelligence for Latin America and the Caribbean (EticALIA) and of the Global Strategic Communication Consortium.
Edgar Lyra – Department of Philosophy, PUC-Rio
Edgar Lyra is graduated in Chemical Engineering from UERJ (1981), with a master’s degree (1999) and a doctorate (2003) in Philosophy from PUC-Rio, where he works as an associate professor and researcher. He coordinated the undergraduate program until March 2020 and led the department until March 2024. He has experience in Contemporary Philosophy, particularly in ethical, political, and pedagogical issues related to the current technological hegemony. He created and leads the Research and Study Group in Philosophy of Technology, certified by CNPq. He participates in the Council of the Digital Humanities Laboratory at PUC-Rio and EMAPS (Group on Ethics and Algorithmic Mediation of Social Processes). He represents PUC in SACRU (Strategic Alliance of Catholic Research Universities) on matters of ethics and artificial intelligence. Committed to training teachers capable of addressing the demands of the technical era, he dedicates himself to the study of classical and digital rhetoric with political and pedagogical intentions. This work has resulted in the publication of the books “O Esquecimento de uma Arte” (2021) and “Por uma Filosofia da Opinião” (2024, in press). In the pedagogical field, he advised the MEC between 2015 and 2016 in developing the first two versions of the Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) and has been a collaborator in the Professional Master’s program in Philosophy and Teaching at CEFET-RJ since 2014. Finally, he coordinated the development of the Strategic Planning 2024-2030 at PUC and advises the university’s administration on implementing the University Integrity Program.
Eduardo Hargreaves – Petrobras
Eduardo Hargreaves is a telecommunications engineer graduated from UFF, with a master’s degree in systems engineering and computing from COPPE/UFRJ and a doctorate in computer science from PPGI/UFRJ. He has worked for over 15 years at Petrobras, and since 2020, he has been involved in the company’s AI excellence center, developing various models for the company’s production processes. Currently, he is leading a working group that is implementing Responsible AI policies within the organization. Academically, Eduardo has published around ten articles in the areas of analytical modeling, game theory, and social network analysis. His current interests include artificial intelligence, Responsible AI, bias and fairness analysis, and using AI for good.
Eugênio V. Garcia – Deputy Consul General and Head of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Consulate General of Brazil
He served as Deputy Consul General of Brazil in San Francisco, Head of Science, Technology, and Innovation, and focal point for Silicon Valley. He holds a PhD from the University of Brasília. A researcher in artificial intelligence and global governance, he is a Board Member of the Internet Steering Committee in Brazil (CGI.br), a member of the Advisory Board of FINEP, and a member of the World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance. He is also a Latin American expert with the Tech Diplomacy Network, a notable figure at i2AI, a member of CEBRI’s Working Group on Technology and Digital Transformation, and co-founder of the Brazilians.AI community in Silicon Valley. Previously, he served as Senior Advisor to the President of the United Nations General Assembly.
Maria Luiza Reis – CEO of Lab245
CEO of Lab245 and former president of Assespro RJ, Maria Luiza Reis is a Mechanical Engineer and holds a PhD in Nuclear Engineering. She was a visiting researcher at Université Blaise Pascal in France, where she conducted significant research in signal processing, algorithms for computed tomography, and computer vision. As the CEO of Lab245, she leads a team focused on developing artificial intelligence platforms and is a speaker on the subject.
Robert Jansen – Presidente of Assespro
Robert Janssen is an entrepreneur and angel investor with over 30 years of success in developing international businesses in technology, education, health, sustainability, smart cities, and energy. Leveraging his extensive experience in acceleration and internationalization, he is a valuable asset to companies with a global focus. His broad areas of expertise include international business, strategic planning, global readiness assessment, market development, venture capital investment, and mergers and acquisitions, with a particular emphasis on the markets of the USA, Canada, the UK, South Africa, Brazil, India, and Malaysia. Currently, Robert leads the international startup accelerator and innovation hub at OBr.global and is a member of several angel investor groups in Silicon Valley and Brazil, including Sand Hill Angels (USA), Barcelona Ventures Silicon Valley (Europe), and Anjos do Brasil. He was raised between California, France, and Rio de Janeiro and holds a bachelor’s degree in International Business from San Diego State University and in Information Systems from Monterey Peninsula College. He is currently involved in various boards of directors in Brazil and Silicon Valley and serves as President of Assespro Rio de Janeiro and Deputy Chairman of WITSA – World Information Technology and Services Alliance, the leading global technology entity, where he leads the Artificial Intelligence task force.
Sandra Ávila – Professor at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
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