Sabancı University launched its new platform AI.SU, which is based on the idea that artificial intelligence should be discussed not only in terms of technical capacity and efficiency, but also in terms of human relations, ethical values and social transformation. The videocast/podcast series, which is the first output of the platform prepared under the leadership of Sabancı Holding Board Member and Sabancı University Board of Trustees Member Melisa Sabancı Tapan, met with the audience as of April 30.
AI.SU looks at artificial intelligence from a human and social perspective. Artificial intelligence is the last In recent years, it has been on the agenda with topics such as speed, automation, productivity and competitive advantage. AI.SU aims to carry this discussion to a wider platform. The platform asks, “What do we want to protect as humans in the technological speed?” centers on the question. Sabancı University Rector Prof.
Dr. Prepared with the participation and support of Yusuf Leblebici, the series discusses the value system, decision-making processes and human relations in the age of artificial intelligence with guests from different disciplines. A more understandable language, away from technical jargon, is preferred in the content. Thus, it is aimed to ensure that artificial intelligence discussions can be followed not only in expert circles but also by wider audiences.
Melisa Sabancı Tapan: “The real issue is what we will protect as humans.” Melisa Sabancı Tapan emphasizes that the point that artificial intelligence has reached should not be seen only as a technological leap. According to Tapan, this transformation also means a human and existential threshold. Tapan explains the starting point of AI.SU with the following words: “Today, when we talk about artificial intelligence, we often talk about speed, efficiency and capacity.
However, the real issue is what we will protect as humans in this technological transformation. We need to talk about whether we can carry empathy, compassion, equity, human dignity and our capacity to establish real bonds together.” Tapan also said that with AI.SU, artificial intelligence is a subject that only experts talk about. He states that they want to move from being a global issue to an area where different segments of the society can understand and think about it.
Wide topics from economy to psychology, from popular culture to space. One of the striking aspects of AI.SU is that it does not address artificial intelligence only from the world of technology. Platform; It aims to make the effects of artificial intelligence visible in different fields, from economics to psychology, from space sciences to popular culture. Guests who will take part in the series include Microsoft Corporate Vice President and AI Frontiers Lab Executive Director Dr.
Ece Kamar, Professor of Astronomy at Harvard University. Dr. Avi Loeb, Les Benjamins Founder Bünyamin Aydın, Sabancı University Finance Department Chair Prof. Dr. Özgür Demirtaş and University of California Berkeley Faculty Member Psychologist Prof. Dr. There are names like Özlem Ayduk. This guest profile shows that artificial intelligence is not limited to just software, data and algorithms. Many areas, from our decision-making styles to cultural production, from the world of finance to human behavior, are affected by this transformation.
Where can AI.SU be watched? AI.SU videocast/podcast series is broadcast on Sabancı University’s YouTube, Spotify and Meta accounts. While the first episode meets the audience on YouTube, new episodes can be followed through Sabancı University’s official channels. All details of the platform can be accessed through Sabancı University’s AI.SU page.
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