Responsible Artificial Intelligence

CHENNAI 2024

1st International Workshop on Responsible AI for Healthcare and Net Zero (Hybrid)

Date

October
16-17, 2024

Venue

IIT Madras,
Chennai,
India

Motivation and objectives

Responsible AI efforts so far have been criticised to be ‘western focussed’ and ignoring the unique context of developing and under-developed countries. This first international workshop will uniquely explore these imbalances by bringing researchers from around the world to discuss, debate and present cutting-edge research in this growing research area. The workshop's primary aim is to advance the understanding and implementation of Responsible AI in the fields of Healthcare and Net Zero. The objectives will be to share cutting-edge research, discuss responsible AI frameworks, and foster collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

Key dates

Submission Deadline

September 15, 2024 (Revised)

Notification of Acceptance

September 22, 2024 (Revised)

Workshop Date

October 16-17, 2024

Topics covered but not limited to:

1/ International Perspectives on Responsible AI

Diverse ethical standards and AI governance models from different parts of the world.
Variety of AI policies and practices by region and the implications for global cooperation.
Global perspectives on the Responsible AI tenant of: Explainability, Fairness and Trustworthiness/Safety.

2 / Case Studies from Developed, Developing and Under-Developed Countries

Real-world applications of AI in healthcare and environmental sustainability from these regions.
Challenges, successes, and lessons learned from these implementations.

3 / Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration

Interdisciplinary approaches combine AI with other disciplines, for example, behaviour science, social sciences, environmental science, and public health, to foster holistic solutions.

4 / Policy and Regulation

Current AI policies and what international regulations might be needed to promote responsible AI globally.

5 / Sustainability of AI Solutions

Environmental impact of AI technologies and how to make AI systems more energy-efficient and less resource-intensive.
Explore sustainable AI models that align with Net Zero goals.

6 / Future of AI in Global Health and Environmental Challenges

How AI can evolve to better meet the challenges of global health crises and climate change.

7 / Stakeholder Engagement and Public Trust

Methods to improve public understanding and trust in AI applications.
Strategies for engaging a broad range of stakeholders in the conversation around AI development and implementation.

8 / Responsible AI for Net Zero

Using AI to predict and combat the impacts of climate change.
AI-driven approaches to support the development of a circular economy.
Promoting transparency in AI-driven circular economy initiatives.

Workshop audience

This workshop is designed for a diverse audience, including but not limited to:

Healthcare Professionals Interested in AI: Doctors, nurses, and healthcare administrators looking to understand how AI can improve diagnostics, patient care, and operational efficiency and why it needs to be done responsibly.
Researchers Studying AI Applications in Healthcare: Scientists and academics examining how Responsible AI technologies can be deployed safely and effectively in medical contexts.
Developers Creating AI Tools for Medical Use: Programmers and software engineers focused on designing AI-driven applications for healthcare environments.
Students and Academics Exploring Ethical AI Use: Undergraduate/postgraduate/PhD students, along with faculty members, engaged in studies related to the ethical implications and practices of AI across various fields.
Professionals and Researchers in Environmental Science and Sustainability: Experts looking to apply AI in tackling climate change, enhancing resource efficiency, and achieving Net Zero goals.
Engineers and Technologists Developing AI for Sustainability Projects: Individuals focused on creating AI solutions that support renewable energy, waste reduction, and sustainable agriculture.
Policymakers and Regulators Interested in AI’s Impact on the Environment: Government officials and regulatory bodies crafting policies that govern the use of AI in environmental conservation and climate action.
NGOs and Activists Focused on Technology and Sustainability: Representatives from non-profit organisations and advocacy groups that promote sustainable development through technological innovation.

We also welcome attendance at the workshop without any paper submission. Registration is required and is free for all; please click on this link for registration.

Workshop format & proposed length

The proposed length of the workshop is one full day on each theme (Healthcare, Net Zero), divided into a stimulating sub-session including invited talks, panels and peer-reviewed papers/talks and posters on different aspects of Responsible AI.

Papers will be invited in the below categories and will receive thorough reviews. All accepted peer-reviewed papers will be published in CEUR-WS.org, which provides published proceedings and papers as open access. Moreover, there are no registration fees for the accepted paper.

Research and application papers: Submissions should focus on presenting original research, case studies or novel implementations in the topics relevant to the workshop(see topics section). These papers will also be considered for posters. Max 8 pages 1-column in CEURART style paper format. You can also download an offline version with the style files from http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-XXX/CEURART.zip(Copy the link and paste it into any browser if not open). It also contains DOCX template files.
Position paper: Authors are encouraged to submit papers that discuss critical and thought-provoking topics within the scientific community. These papers will also be considered for posters. Max 4 pages in 1 column in CEURART style paper format.
Submission Link- All submissions should be via Easychair: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=rai2024

Day 1: Responsible AI for Healthcare

The format and focus of each session are as follows:

09:00-09:30

Welcome and Opening remarks: Professor Balaraman Ravindran and Professor Dhaval Thakker

09:30-10:15

Keynote 1: Raghu Dharmaraju (AI, Data, Robotics for Impact | Health, Language, Climate)

10:15-11:15

Oral presentations X 4 (chair: Professor Kevin Pimbblet)

11:15-11:35

Coffee break

11:35-12:05

Oral presentation X 2 (chair: Professor Kevin Pimbblet)

12:05-13:05

Invited Talks (chair: Dr Bhupesh Mishra)

Talk 1: Ms Kuniko Paxton (UoH)
Talk 2: Dr Will Jones (UoH)
Talk 3: TBC

13:05-14:30

Poster session with Lunch break (chair: Dr Bhupesh Mishra)

14:30-15:30

Invited Talks (Chair: Dr Gokul Krishnan)

Talk 1: Dr Rameez Kureshi (UoH): Indoor Urban Observatories: AI & IoT to drive positive behaviour change.
Talk 2: Dr. Krishna Pillutla, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE, IIT Madras.
Talk 3: Taofiq Adeyemo, Predicting bleeds in Glioma patients on prophylactic anticoagulants using artificial intelligence techniques.

15:30-16:30

Panel session:

Responsible AI for Healthcare - opportunities and challenges (chair: Professor Dhaval Thakker, UoH). Panel members: Professor Balaraman Ravindran, Dr Will Jones, Professor Kevin Pimbblet, and Dr Gokul Krishnan

16:30-16:45

Close and summary and plans for day 2 (Professor Dhaval Thakker)

Day 2: Responsible AI for Net Zero

The format and focus of each session are as follows:

09:00-09:30

Welcome and Opening remarks: Dr Satyanarayanan Seshadri and Professor Nishikant Mishra

09:30-10:15

Keynote 2: Sandeep Chatterjee (Supply Chain and Sustainability Leader)

10:15-11:15

Oral presentations X 4 (10 mins talk, 5 mins Q & A) (chair: Dr Satyanarayanan Seshadri)

11:15-11:35

Coffee break

11:35-12:05

Oral presentation X 2 (10 mins talk, 5 mins Q & A) (chair: Dr Satyanarayanan Seshadri)

12:05-13:05

Invite Talks (chair: Professor Nishikant Mishra)

Talk 1: Xinhui Ma UoH: Net Zero and Digital Twins
Talk 2: Jevon Westcarr UoH: Devising a Responsible Framework for Air Quality Sensor Placement
Talk 3: from IIT-M

13:05-14:30

Poster session with Lunch break (chair: Professor Nishikant Mishra)

14:30-15:30

Invited Talks: 20 minutes each with 5 mins Q &A (Chair: Dr Bhupesh Mishra)

Talk 1: Koorosh Aslansefat on Safe Large Language Models (SafeLLM)
Talk 2: from IIT-M
Talk 3: TBC

15:30-16:30

Panel session: Responsible AI for Net Zero - opportunities and challenges (chair: A colleague from IIT-M). Panel members: Dr Satyanarayanan Seshadri, IITM, Professor Nishikant Mishra, and one more colleague from IIT-M.

16:30-16:45
Closing and thank you (Professor Dhaval Thakker and Professor Balaraman Ravindran)

Keynote speakers

Day 1 - Responsible AI for Healthcare

Raghu Dharmaraju

Raghu has over two decades of experience in founding and scaling enduring innovations and institutions, primarily focusing on bridging deep-tech research with societal impact and business ventures. His work includes shaping national policies and developing institutional mechanisms.

Key achievements include:

Winning the Global Grand Challenge for Equitable AI twice, with projects targeting LLM-based solutions for frontline health workers and policies.
Developing an AI-based system for predicting outbreaks of climate-aggravated diseases like dengue, serving regions with a population of 80 million.
Initiating national data projects in health, pandemic prevention, and languages, collaborating with major institutions and companies such as IISc, ICMR, Google, and AWS.
Co-founding and leading product and program development at Wadhwani AI, which focuses on AI for social good and has raised approximately $20 million from various prestigious organisations.
Launching med-tech innovations like Embrace infant warmers that have reached nearly a million babies through collaborations with WHO, governments, and numerous hospitals across over 100 towns.

Raghu has also played a significant role in advising and selecting innovation grants for entities like Grand Challenges and Stanford Biodesign. He has led significant business ventures, including a new global business at Corning Environmental Technologies, generating about $150 million in 2009. His career themes span digital health, med-tech, agriculture, and social impact, focusing on mid to low-income demographics. Additionally, he has extensive experience in areas such as environmental technologies, solar energy, financial inclusion, and the circular economy.

Raghu holds a B.Tech from IIT Madras, an M.S. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and an M.B.A. from Cornell University, encapsulating a robust educational background that supports his diverse and impactful career.

Day 2 - Responsible AI for Net Zero

Sandeep Chatterjee

Sandeep is a Supply Chain and Sustainability Leader with IBM Consulting with responsibility for engagements in supply chain sustainability leveraging technology. Prior to IBM Consulting, he has worked with Deloitte, KPMG, Tata Motors, Lafarge, Infosys and Oracle Consulting, and his key strengths lie in the areas of supply chain management, business process reengineering, emerging countries enablement, network optimization, sustainability, ERP advisory across multiple industries and geographies.

He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode and a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur (formerly Bengal Engineering College). He has presented several academic and technical papers at International Conferences. He has written several supply chain cases for IIM Kozhikode, IIM Mumbai (NITIE), XLRI Jamshedpur and IIT Bombay. Among his various accolades and awards, Sandeep recently became the recipient of the coveted 'Global Power Leader 2024', 'Global 200 Inspirational Leaders 2023' and 'Economic Times Inspiring Leader Award', 2022. He has been conferred upon the "Supply Chain Evangelist", "MTC Global Awards for Excellence,2017 as an outstanding Corporate Award: Consulting"; "50 Under 50Professionals" by the HR Association of India and "40 Under 40 Supply Chain Professionals" Awards and is among the top 100 Supply Chain Professionals in the country. He is also a Board member at KARE School Hyderabad, where his role is to chalk out the roadmap for a sustainable model for first-generation learners from not-so-privileged backgrounds.

Sandeep is also a Member of the Board of Governors, IIM Kozhikode & the CEO and Chairman of the International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA). ISCEA is on a mission to create awareness of supply chains across the world. He is also an executive member of the ISCEA International Standards Board. Sandeep is a Board Member of a few Startups and Investment Banks. He also teaches management students & has been part of the interview panel for various management entrances and corporate recruitments. Additionally, he belongs to the coveted MLE℠ – Member of Leaders Excellence Group. He is also an avid marathoner.