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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EL link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div id=DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>Dear AI researcher, scientist, engineer, student, enthusiast,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>you are welcomed to attend the 'AI Mellontology (futurology)' e-symposium (<a href="https://event.ai4media.eu/ai-mellontology-e-symposium-2021">https://event.ai4media.eu/ai-mellontology-e-symposium-2021</a>) on 15/9/2021 for free. No registration is needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>Horizon2020 AI flagship R&D projects: <a href="https://www.ai4media.eu/" target="_blank">AI4Media</a> and <a href="https://www.elise-ai.eu/" target="_blank">ELISE</a>, together with the <a href="http://www.i-aida.org/" target="_blank">International AI Doctoral Academy (AIDA)</a> joined forces in sponsoring this event. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>The program and the participation link are attached. More details on the panel topic descriptions can be found in the www page. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>There will be 3 AI science/technology sessions in the morning and 3 AI society / industry / economy sessions in the afternoon.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>Participants will debate the ‘AI future ’, namely hot AI research issues of any form on any scientific, societal, industrial/economic AI aspect. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>Session panelists will make their short statements during each panel to initiate discussion by the audience. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>Discussion will be informal, hopefully lively and hot aiming to debate contrasting views (thesis-antithesis) on each issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>You are welcome to a) see panelist and other views and voice your own views on any panel topic, by using the ‘Voice your views’ area, b) propose your own AI grand challenge and c) actively participate in each panel discussion. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>The more innovative, futuristic, even provocative your views are, the better. The discussion will be conducted though in a scientific way and in good faith. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>The entire discussion and contributions will be compiled later on in a public ‘AI research white paper’ that will be used to guide R&D anywhere in the world, notably in the framework of AIDA and Horizon2020 ICT48 R&D projects.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>Here are some notable panel topic examples: <o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN-US>Knowledge is the basis of our society, yet it is not formally quantified. How can we quantify knowledge, knowledge aggregation and transfer (education)?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN-US>How can we build trustworthy and humanistic AI, while still advancing economic growth and competitiveness?<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>For any questions, you can contact the e-symposium secretary Mrs. Ioanna Koroni <a href="mailto:koroniioanna@csd.auth.gr">koroniioanna@csd.auth.gr</a> (for organization matters) or Prof. Ioannis Pitas <a href="mailto:pitas@csd.auth.gr">pitas@csd.auth.gr</a> (for scientific matters).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>On behalf of the Organizing Committee <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>Prof. Ioannis Pitas <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>AI Mellontology e-symposium chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US>AI Mellontology (futurology) e-symposium<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US>Date: 15/9/2021<span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US>www page: <a href="https://event.ai4media.eu/ai-mellontology-e-symposium-2021"><span lang=EN-GB>https://event.ai4media.eu/ai-mellontology-e-symposium-2021</span></a></span><span class=MsoHyperlink><span lang=EN-GB><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span class=MsoHyperlink><span lang=EN-GB style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span class=MsoHyperlink><b><span lang=EN-GB style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Zoom link for free participation: <a href="https://authgr.zoom.us/j/96014032511">https://authgr.zoom.us/j/96014032511</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk80629677"><b><span lang=EN-US>AI Mellontology (futurology) e-symposium Program 15/9/2021 <o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk80629677'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span lang=EN-US>9:00-9:15 Opening (Prof. Ioannis Pitas)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span lang=EN-US>Panel-initiated discussions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span lang=EN-US>Scientific/technical panel topics (morning sessions 9:00-13:00 CEST, Coordinator: Prof. N. Cesa-Bianchi)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US>9:15-10:15 Dr. S. Papadopoulos and Dr. N. Sarris ‘Navigating Disinformation Landscapes within Synthetic Realities. AI a friend or a foe?’, Panelists: Prof. M. Bielikova, R. Fletcher, A. Følstad.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US>R. Tudor Ionescu.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US>10:15-11:15 Prof. N. Sebe, ‘New Learning Methods’, Panelists: Prof. A. Del Bimbo, Prof. C. Snoek, Prof. 11:15-11:45 Coffee break<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US>11:45-12:45 Prof. I. Pitas, ‘Grand AI challenges’<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span lang=EN-US>Social panel topics (afternoon sessions 14:00-18:00 CEST, Coordinator: Dr. Ioannis Kompatsiaris, CERTH/ITI)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US>14:00-15:00 Prof. T. Tommasi, B. Caputo ‘Fairness Certification in AI’, Panelists: G. Bernini, M. Haataja, Prof. B. Nessler, Prof. T. Tommasi.<br>15:00-16:00 K. Heine ‘Legal Personality of AI’, Panelists: Prof. K. Heine; Dr. A. Quintavalla<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US>16:00-16:30 Coffee break <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US>16:30-17:30 Prof. I. Pitas ‘AI Act and GDPR impact on European growth and competitiveness’, Panelists: E. Girardi, Prof. I. Pitas, S. Scalzo, </span><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:12.0pt'>Prof. P. Van Cleynenbreugel</span><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span lang=EN-US>17:30-18:00 AI Mellontology follow-up: AI white paper. AI challenges (all, Chair: Prof. Ioannis Pitas)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>