Investigating Interdisciplinary Approaches to Responsible and Ethical AI: Challenges and Opportunities (SIG-AI)

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As AI-driven technologies are transforming every aspect of our lives and become increasingly autonomous, there is a growing risk that users may become overly dependent on them, potentially reducing human oversight and limiting the capacity to intervene when necessary (White & Shah, 2025). These AI developments call for an interdisciplinary and responsible approach to AI advancements to ensure fair, accountable, transparent, ethical (FATE) (Inuwa-Dutse, 2023) and sustainable impact on human development.
This symposium aims to bring together researchers and practitioners to critically examine the challenges and opportunities presented by AI-driven technologies. Through case studies, interactive discussions, and collaborative activities, participants will work together to develop a comprehensive roadmap for an interdisciplinary approach to the responsible, fair and ethical advancement of AI.

The key questions guiding this symposium are:

• What constitutes an effective interdisciplinary approach to the development of responsible AI?
• How can we ensure accountability, transparency, and explainability in AI-driven information services and practices?
• How can we address the environmental impacts of AI applications and/or solutions?
• What design principles should guide AI development to uphold human values and rights while ensuring equitable and fair access to information?
• How can information professionals contribute to ensuring fair and equitable access to information sources and services while also addressing the digital divide that is further exacerbated by rapidly advancing AI technologies?