AI Innovation, and Human Behaviour

Successfully addressing society’s challenges requires a deep understanding of how and why people, organisations and groups behave the way they do. Ranging from how individuals live, work, and make critical life choices, to behaviours that enable or hamper innovation and productivity across communities, businesses, and the economy.

Join researchers and practitioners to explore how AI and data science methods are being used to conduct research and develop innovations that promote a fair, healthy and safe society.
Presented in partnership with the Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding Behaviour (CENTRE-UB).

As part of the event there will be a panel discussion exploring a range of societal challenges and how AI might help us find solutions. The discussion will be chaired by Timandra Harkness, a writer, broadcaster and presenter who regularly appears on BBC Radio, writing and presenting series including BBC Radio 4’s How to Disagree. Her new book is called Technology is not the Problem, and in 2016 she authored Big Data: Does Size Matter? Panellists include:

Professor Heather Flowe is Director of Global Engagement for the College of Life and Environmental Sciences at University of Birmingham. She is a leading expert in episodic memory, focusing on memory retrieval processes in legal contexts. 

Professor Chris Baber is Chair of Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing at University of Birmingham. His research concerns human interaction with technology – specifically in terms of sensor-based human-technology interaction.

Professor James Rockey is Head of the Department of Economics at University of Birmingham. An applied economist, his substantive research interests are broadly in the areas of Political Economy and Inequality.

This event is presented as part of AI Futures at The Exchange. Running February to November 2024, the programme explores the brave new world of artificial intelligence through the lens of University of Birmingham research.