This event is organized by the WU Department of Information Systems and Operations Management

Will humans soon become obsolete?

Are humans inefficient and replaceable compared to AI? The stories we tell about ourselves as humans and the power of technology impact how we shape and invest in our future and how we engage AI. A gloomy view of humankind has become mainstream. It paints a picture of a future without trust, with weak democracies and an overpowering AI. The documentary film “‘The End of Humanity,”’, co-produced by WU, examines this narrative and explores alternative perspectives.

TRAILER

Introduction:

Sarah Spiekermann-Hoff, Head of the Institute for Information Systems & Society, WU Vienna

Discussion:

Sarah Spiekermann-Hoff, Professor of Management Information Systems and Society, WU Vienna

Oliver Dürr, Director of the Center Faith & Society, University of Fribourg

Stefan Woltran, Head of the Databases and Artificial Intelligence research unit, TU Vienna 

Moderated by:

Axel Polleres, Head of the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management, WU Vienna

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