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University President to research powerhouse: Build AI with wisdom and dignity

By L L Seow | Friday, March 28, 2025, 4:00 PM Asia/Singapore

University President to research powerhouse: Build AI with wisdom and dignity

A timely reminder, given that the current AI race between the US and China is predicated on human egos and hubris!

At a speech delivered to https://www.mit.edu/MIT academics and guests on 17 March 17, 2025, by Howard University President Ben Vinson III, a sobering reminder about AI development was reiterated.

Speaking to a packed audience in Huntington Hall, Vinson emphasized the need for AI to evolve “with wisdom” — to ensure it uplifts humanity while preserving dignity for all.

Drawing from his expertise as a historian of the African diaspora, Vinson was exploring the societal implications of AI, highlighting its immense potential to help humans solve complex problems, while cautioning that, without careful oversight, AI could deepen inequities, such as misrepresenting marginalized groups in historical data sets.

Vinson cited examples such as biased facial recognition systems, and urged developers to prioritize inclusivity. “AI must reflect the fullness of human experience,” he said, advocating for diverse voices in its creation. His lecture was in alignment with MIT’s legacy of tackling complex problems as a global research powerhouse. Echoing this spirit, Vinson was calling for AI to be used as a tool for societal good, not just technological advancement.

He posed critical questions: Who will AI serve? How will it shape our collective future? These queries underscored his vision of an AI landscape rooted in equity and compassion. As AI continues its rapid rise, Vinson’s lecture offers a timely reminder of the stakes involved.

His call for wisdom over haste has left the MIT community inspired to rethink AI’s trajectory, ensuring it honors the dignity of every individual.

Yet, Vinson’s optimistic vision carries an unspoken tension. Humanity’s track record — marked by vast income gaps and persistent inequity — suggests that embedding compassion into AI could end up being a taller order than anticipated.

Could good intentions unwittingly unleash a Pandora’s box, where budget cuts and corporate priorities dilute ethical goals? Given that AI is trained by humans, could the super intelligence that results truly transcend human flaws? Or merely mirror them at scale and with unimaginably intelligent consequences?

For now, Vinson’s words linger as both a challenge and a beacon, urging MIT’s brightest minds to navigate this uncharted terrain with care.

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