The Fine Art Of Crafting Tomorrow
Affiliations
Human Factors Research and Design
ABSTRACT
In an era dominated by rapid advancements in artificial
intelligence, the need for humanity-centered AI design becomes
increasingly critical. Diving deeper into the core of AI
innovation, going beyond mere technological advancements to
embrace and address the human experience holistically towards
future sustainability by addressing the cross roads of People,
Education and Technology .
The aim is to take into consideration the practical strategies and
insights that have the potential to significantly reshape AI’s
impact on society by keeping AI human-centered , consciously.
As humanity-centered AI design is not just a theoretical concept
but a force that is sure to redefine everyone’s interaction with
technology and, more importantly, with each other, irrespective
of background and domain.
For the human mind the critical path is to develop a mindset of
positive possibility rather than one of fearful expectation from
AI. Through this focus, we examine innovative ways to apply
insights from the crossroads of user needs, technology,
business, and ethics on “How might we enhance humanity by
crafting the future with ethical AI practices?”.
KEY AREAS OF CONSIDERATION
1. Ethical Frameworks in AI Design: Understanding the
importance of incorporating ethical considerations in AI
development to ensure that technology serves the greater
good of humanity by using AI as a set of controlled tools
for it’s ethical use.
2.Human-Centered AI Solutions: AI can be designed
with a deep understanding of human needs, leading to
more intuitive, accessible, and beneficial technological
solutions. For e.g. Google PAIR framework for ethical AI
solutioning.
3.Balancing Innovation and Humanity: Discuss and
implement strategies for maintaining a balance between
technological innovation and human values, ensuring that
AI advancements enhance rather than diminish the human
experience keeping a human at the center of all AI
applications.
PERSONA(S)
The AI Ethicist, Social Scientists and Regulators:
Specializes in the ethical implications of AI technologies.
The End-User : Represents the general public, with
varying degrees of tech savviness.
The AI Developer: Engages in the design and coding of AI
systems.
The Educator: Focuses on educating the next generation of
technologists and AI specialists.
The Policy Maker: Involved in crafting regulations and
policies that guide AI development and deployment.
San Francisco, California , USA
A Journey Into Humanity-Centered AI Design
Vivian Gomes
Chief Education Officer, Head of Design
SHNORH | Academy of Art, Design and Strategy, California, United States
Research Question SUMMARY
How can humanity-centered AI design transform our interaction with Humanity-centered AI design emerges as a critical force for
positive change, offering new ways for technology to serve
technology to ensure it benefits society as a whole? humanity. The key takeaways are:
Human-centered AI Design is Crucial : The importance
is on placing humanity at the core of AI development. By
METHODOLOGY focusing on the human experience, AI can truly serve the
greater good, enhancing rather than undermining societal
well-being.
Qualitative Research : Semi-structured Interviews that Balancing Innovation and Humanity: Incorporated
were conducted with a diverse set of stakeholders, to gather ethical considerations into the innovation process addresses Ethical Considerations are Non-negotiable: The
insights into their experiences, expectations, and concerns the core challenge of ensuring that AI technologies enhance ethical frameworks in AI design are not optional but
regarding AI. rather than diminish the human experience, supporting essential. They ensure that technological advancements
sustainable and ethical progress. contribute positively to society, safeguarding against biases
Quantitative Research: Surveys across a broad audience
and privacy invasions.
to collect data on perceptions, attitudes, and experiences with Document Analysis: Reviewing academic literature, policy
AI technologies. documents, and industry reports to understand the current Addressing Human Needs Lead to Better AI
landscape of AI development and its implications for Solutions: Findings confirm that understanding and
Ethical Framework Analysis: Reviewing existing ethical
humanity helped the study stay within the broader context of integrating human needs leads to AI solutions that are not
frameworks and guidelines in AI development including
AI research and societal trends. only more intuitive and accessible but also significantly more
Google PAIR to identify core principles that should guide
beneficial to the end-user. This Human-Centered approach
humanity-centered AI design is crucial for developing a AI driven Methods included:
will create technology that people can trust and rely on.
comprehensive understanding of how ethical • AI-Enhanced Sentiment Analysis and Ethnographic Study
Balance Between Innovation and Humanity: The
Human-Centered Design Principles: These helped AI • Generative AI for Scenario Planning necessity for a delicate balance between pushing the
development, participatory design sessions, usability testing, • Experience Simulation and Modeling boundaries of what's technologically possible and
and empathy mapping, to ensure technology solutions are
• Participatory Design Workshops maintaining the values that make us human. AI must
aligned with user needs and experiences are fundamental to
• Case Study Analysis enhance, not detract from, the human experience.
creating AI solutions that are innovative, accessible, intuitive,
A New Paradigm is Emerging: We are on the cusp of a
and genuinely beneficial to end-users.
new era in technology design—one that values ethical
considerations, user experience, and societal impact as much
as, if not more than, technical prowess.
HYPOTHESIS and RESULTS
Actionable Strategies for Implementation: Provide
specific, actionable strategies for integrating ethical, Human-
The research suggests that by reorienting AI development towards human values and needs, technology can become a powerful
Centered approaches in AI development to serve as a
ally in addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time, from improving accessibility and fairness in society to
roadmap for creating technology that aligns with human
promoting environmental sustainability and ethical innovation.
values and societal needs.
The pursuit of humanity-centered AI design is not just about creating more advanced technologies but about ensuring that these
A Call to Action to everyone: There's a collective
technologies serve to enrich human life, create equitable education, and pave the way for a sustainable and inclusive future. responsibility on everyone to ensure AI serves as a force for
Relevance to People good, enhancing our collective future and education is the
foundation of that call.
• Humanity-centered AI focuses on creating technologies that are intuitive, accessible, and responsive to user needs, leading to
improved quality of life and satisfaction. Optimism for the Future: By adopting humanity-
• Prioritizing ethical frameworks in AI design, this approach ensures that technology respects human rights, privacy, and dignity, centered approaches to AI design, we have the potential to
create a future where technology and humanity coexist in
directly benefiting individuals in their daily lives.
harmony, driving sustainable progress for all.
• Humanity-centered AI seeks to design technologies that are inclusive, catering to the needs of diverse populations, including
those with disabilities, thus promoting equality and social inclusion.
REFERENCES
Relevance to Education
The information and recommendations provided in the responses above are from general
• AI designed with a focus on humanity can provide personalized education solutions, adapting to individual learning styles principles of ethical AI design, Human-Centered technology development, and sustainable
and needs, therefore enhancing educational outcomes and accessibility. innovation best practices that I have encountered over the years in my experiences. For
academic references to specific sources, I recommend :
• Human-centered AI has the potential to bridge educational gaps by providing high-quality learning resources to underserved • Jobin, A., Ienca, M., & Vayena, E. (2019). The global landscape of AI ethics guidelines. Nature Machine Intelligence,
1(9), 389-399. This paper provides an overview of various ethical guidelines proposed for AI development.
communities, promoting equity in education. • Norman, D. (2013). The Design of Everyday Things: Revised and Expanded Edition. Basic Books. Don Norman's work
is seminal in understanding Human-Centered design and its importance in technology development.
• Education on human-centered AI design prepares students not only to be proficient in technology but also to understand the • O'Reilly, T. (2017). WTF?: What's the Future and Why It's Up to Us. Harper Business. This book discusses the balance
ethical, social, and human implications of AI, equipping them with the skills needed for future challenges.
between technological innovation and maintaining human values.
Relevance to Technology for a Sustainable Future
Contact
• AI that is designed with human and environmental well-being in mind can contribute to sustainable development goals by vivian.gomes@aads.academy
optimizing resource use, reducing waste, and addressing environmental challenges. Ph.: +1415-936-5585
• Focusing on human-centered AI encourages ethical innovation, where technological advancements are made with consideration
for their long-term impact on society and the planet.
• Technologies that are designed to be beneficial for humanity are more likely to be accepted, used, and supported by the public,
ensuring their long-term viability and success.