Interdisciplinary Roundtable
Helena Machado was invited to join an interdisciplinary roundtable that brought together social scientists and AI developers to reflect on the societal impact of emerging technologies.
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The panel addressed the tensions between the rapid pace of technological innovation and the much slower evolution of legal and ethical regulation. Helena Machado emphasized the importance of embedding critical thinking and ethical awareness into engineering education, particularly in fields developing AI tools. Participants agreed on the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure that AI technologies are developed with a clear understanding of their broader implications—for democracy, equity, and human rights.
