Partnership on AI Forum

Date: December 4, 2024

Partnership on AI’s Annual Partner Forum brings together a global community of partners, thought leaders and innovators to explore the future landscape of AI.

This year’s forum will spotlight key developments in socio-technical problem solving, the emergence of agentic AI, and the limitations and opportunities of the globalization of AI’s impact, offering a platform for critical conversations on how AI can be shaped to benefit society.

Through panels, lightning talks, and presentations, attendees will explore vital issues such as equitable and ethical AI development, upholding democratic values, and addressing complex real-world challenges. Together we’ll delve into the nuances of creating responsible AI systems while navigating governance challenges, with a focus on driving innovation that is both impactful and accountable.

Panel: Defining the Future: Classifying AI Agents

Time: 1:30 – 2:15 pm PST

AI agents are increasingly integrated into a range of systems, from everyday applications to high-stakes decision-making. As these agents grow in sophistication, the need to classify and understand their capabilities, limitations, and potential risks becomes paramount. This panel will explore what agentic AI is, how we define it and examine key criteria such as autonomy, ethical considerations, and societal impacts. This discussion will feature insights from voices in the field as they share their definitions, approaches, challenges, and opportunities as we guide our understanding and use of responsible development and deployment of AI agents.

Speakers:

William Bartholomew, Microsoft

Ruchika Joshi, Center for Democracy and Technology

Nathan Lambert, Allen Institute for AI

(Moderator) Lama Nachman, Intel

Lightning Talk: Navigating the Impact of AI on Marginalized Communities

Time: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm PST

In this lightning talk, Ariana Aboulafia from the Center for Democracy & Technology will examine the intricate relationship between AI systems and societal inequalities. Aboulafia will explore how AI utilization in decision-making processes can inadvertently exacerbate existing disparities, particularly for communities facing challenges in education, housing, and economic opportunities.