Welcome to KDD 2023 “AI for Open Society” Day (AIOS Day).

Overview

The “AI for Open Society” theme day was initiated in response to the growing recognition that AI has the potential to both empower and marginalize different groups within society. As AI algorithms and applications are increasingly integrated into various sectors, from healthcare and education to governance and finance, it is essential to address potential risks and biases that may inadvertently reinforce existing inequalities. By bringing together researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and the general public, this theme day seeks to facilitate critical discussions on the ethical, social, economic, and political implications of AI deployment and identify ways in which AI can be harnessed to promote transparency, collaboration, and civic engagement.. The ultimate goal is to create an open and inclusive society where AI is used as a force for good, fostering collaboration, innovation, and equal opportunities for all.

Program Schedule

Keynote Speakers

Susan Athey Stanford University

Ricardo Baeza-Yates Northeastern University

Daniel S. Schiff Purdue University

Invited Speakers

Jason Grant Allen SMU	Yan Rong HubSpot	Yuxiang Wang UCSB
Yuyan Wang Stanford University	Ninghui Li Purdue University	Qingquan Zhang University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Panelists

Mike Zeller Temasek	Bistra Dilkina USC	Yuyan Wang Stanford University
Jason Grant Allen SMU	Lily Z. King Cobo	Rahul Gupta Amazon
Prasanna Sattigeri IBM Research

Co-Organizers

Guang Cheng UCLA/Amazon	Jian Pei Duke	Feida Zhu SMU
Vera Liao Microsoft	Mike Zeller Temasek	Xi Chen Amazon Search-M5
Vamsi Potluru JPMorgan Chase & Co.	Robert Tillman Optum AI