Have you ever wondered what it means to be human in a world where machines are becoming increasingly sophisticated and autonomous?

Generative AI technologies have captured the attention and imagination of everyone, but their development and use pose complex challenges and risks that must be addressed to ensure their benefits are truly realized.

Dr Muneera Bano takes a deep dive into the exciting and rapidly evolving field of generative AI, exploring its potential social benefits and the challenges it poses for our society. We will examine the importance of considering factors such as race, gender, linguistic diversity, accessibility, and more in the development and deployment of AI technologies. Finally, we will offer a glimpse into what the future could look like in the age of generative AI and explore how we can work together to build a world where AI and humanity can thrive side by side.

Join us on this journey to the frontier of human-centred AI, where innovation and empathy meet to shape the future of our world.

*About the Speaker:

Dr Muneera Bano serves as a Senior Research Scientist at @csiro's Data61, focusing on projects related to responsible AI and promoting diversity and inclusion within the AI field. Her focus is on the intersection of computers and humans, specifically exploring ways to engineer technology to better serve people’s needs.

Muneera graduated with a PhD in Software Engineering from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in 2015. Since then, she has held positions as a post-doctoral researcher at both UTS and RMIT University in Melbourne. Muneera has authored nearly 50 articles in prestigious international journals and conferences within the software engineering field. Her passion and interest in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Diversity and Inclusion guide her research in socio-technical domains of software engineering that focus on human-centred technologies.

As a Superstar of STEM and a member of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee for @ScienceTechnologyAustralia, Muneera is dedicated to breaking down societal barriers and reshaping attitudes towards scientists from diverse backgrounds. In 2019, she was awarded the title of ‘Most Influential Asian-Australian Under 40’ as part of the Asian-Australia Leadership Awards in recognition of her achievements.

Produced by the Royal Society of Victoria with the support of the Inspiring Victoria program in 2023. The full length version of Muneera's presentation is also available at    • Reimagining Humanity in the Age of Ge...  .