Public Problematisations of AI
- Date
- 27 May 2026
- Time
- 17:00
- Location
- SPUI25
In recent years, AI has moved from its discrete existence in various research labs to being implemented across societal sectors, from health to media, and has become part of the everyday practices of citizens. In this panel discussion, leading researchers will discuss how AI can be publicly problematised to ensure that these systems are developed and implemented in ways that are beneficial to society and its citizens.
Problematisation involves questioning the assumption that technologies are inevitable in their current form. It requires examining who defines the problems that guide technological development. By doing this, we create space for alternative perspectives and new possibilities for public repositioning.
SPUI25 is the academic-cultural podium of Amsterdam. Since 2007, we have been giving scientists, authors, artists and other thinkers the opportunity to shine a light on issues that occupy, inspire or concern them. In cooperation with a large number of academic and cultural partners, we organize between 250 and 300 freely accessible programs per year. These are enriching, often interdisciplinary programs that move between science and culture, fact and fiction.
SPUI25 is one of the UvA-podia in the University Quarter.
