The rapid emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) often evokes ominous future scenarios. From a social and democratic perspective, there are currently insufficient tools for a positive discussion about the application of AI. Not the technology itself, but the underlying power structures give cause to be gloomy. This requires research into AI for positive, socially valuable scenarios.

With AI for Society, Waag wants to contribute to a safe, humane and democratic implementation of AI, in which the interests of citizens are central. In the first year, the research focuses on Artificial Personality: what role can and should people play in the interaction between algorithms and data sets? Together with the Sandberg Institute, a Creator Doctus program is set up. Offcourse Studio is involved as a technology partner in researching database and API design.

planet B

AI for Society is part of a series of projects and activities Waag is implementing at Amsterdam Science Park: planet B. Planet B is a place for artistic research and expeditions in which citizens, artists and scientists work together on an inclusive and ecological future.

AI for Society is co-funded by the public-private partnerships allowance for Top consortia for Knowledge and Innovation (TKIs) from the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

Project duration

1 Nov 2018 - 31 Dec 2019

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  • Sandberg Instituut
  • Offcourse Studio

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Dec
2020
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Lunch meetup: Tomo Kihara presents TheirTube

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May
2020
20:00
21:00

(Postponed) planet B expedition meetup #9

16
Apr
2020
20:00
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ONLINE MEETUP - planet B expedition meetup #8

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Mar
2020
20:00
22:00

ONLINE planet B expedition meetup #7

13
Feb
2020
12:00
13:30

planet B expedition meetup #6

22
Jan
2020
15:00
16:30

AI4EU Web Café: AI in a world of cross-over challenges

16
Jan
2020
12:00
13:30

planet B expedition meetup #5

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Nov
2019
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Nov
2019

Planet B: MoonMars workshop

1
Nov
2019
10:00
17:00

Symposium: Environmental Intelligence

17
Oct
2019
12:00
13:30

Planet B expedition meetup #4

14
Sept
2019
6
Oct
2019

Supre:organism exhibition

6
Oct
2019
14:00
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Free tour Supre:organism

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Sept
2019
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Free tour Supre:organism

14
Sept
2019
15:00
18:00

Opening Supre:organism exhibition

13
Sept
2019
12:00
13:30

Planet B expedition meetup #3

22
Aug
2019
12:00
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Planet B expedition meetup #2

15
Mar
2019
23:59
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Supre:organism – Open Call AI Lab residency