Q&A with DC Tuan-Ting Huang
What inspired you to join the alignAI project? Coming from a graphic design background, my master’s studies in interaction design opened my eyes to the possibilities of human-machine collaboration and to what computers can bring to the creative field in terms of serendipity, iteration and data processing. But alongside the excitement about these technological potentials […]
Q&A with DC Sharvari Bondre
What inspired you to join the alignAI project? My master’s in information science exposed me to the impact of information systems on society and ethical responsibilities of those who design them. The technology we design not only mirrors but amplifies societal biases, both positive and negative. AlignAI’s focus on harmonising AI with human values is […]
Q&A with DC Katerina Drakos
What inspired you to join the alignAI project? During the last few years, AI has transformed society. Curiously enough, I was raised by a family of engineers who would repeatedly discuss the potential of artificial intelligence. Back then I dismissed it as futuristic, fictional and possibly even Orwellian. I forged my own path in medicine, […]
Q&A with DC Matilde Barbini
What inspired you to join the alignAI project? As a research fellow in Italy and later as an NLP consultant, I observed how different organisations adopt AI technologies. In industry, there’s often a rush to integrate LLMs into products without fully considering the risks, like biased data or unclear decision-making processes. Companies frequently adopt AI […]
Q&A with DC Eva Paraschou
What inspired you to join the alignAI project? From my previous work on AI projects, I quickly realised that I’ve had two strong specific interests: AI applications for personal informatics (especially mental health and wellbeing) and the responsible and trustworthy aspects of these applications, particularly concerning fairness and explainability. Thus, with my computer science background, […]
Q&A with DC Stefano Sorrentino
What inspired you to join the alignAI project? When I first read the description of the alignAI project, and particularly the position I applied for, I immediately thought about how it resonated with both my multidisciplinary background and my personal interests concerning AI alignment. I deeply believe that similar challenges, such as aligning large language […]
Q&A with DC Xiaoyu Wang
What inspired you to join the alignAI project? With a background in tangible interaction, I’ve explored different kinds of emerging technologies and focused on designing and implementing them in a more ethical and socially beneficial way by implementing user-centred design and design-research methodologies. The goals and approach of the alignAI project closely align with my […]
Q&A with DC Yung-Chen Tang
What inspired you to join the alignAI project? I have always been interested in building safer and more trustworthy AI systems. The alignAI project offered a unique opportunity to work on real-world alignment challenges with an interdisciplinary team. What is the focus of your research within alignAI? My research explores how to improve the robustness […]
Q&A with DC Zeynep Kabadere
What inspired you to join the alignAI project? During my master’s studies in philosophy, I focused on the reasoning capacities of large language models (LLMs) — especially how we can assess and improve their common sense reasoning. This experience deepened my interest in the explainability of AI systems and raised philosophical questions about how reasoning […]
Q&A with DC Baihong Bao
What inspired you to join the alignAI project? My ultimate motivation as a researcher is to augment human intellect through technology — a vision inspired by Doug Engelbart that deeply resonates with me. His philosophy drives my pursuit of knowledge that enhances human intelligence through technology. I believe the alignAI project offers a valuable opportunity […]