Schedule: Design, Interfaces, and UX sessions

In the rapidly changing world of AI, adopting the right design principles is key. From data scientists and business users to client end users, IBM Watson always seeks to augment their capabilities. Ariadna Font Llitjós examines how IBM Watson applies ethical AI and user-centered design principles from the beginning and leverages them throughout the product development cycle. Read more.

Data scientists feel naturally comfortable with the language of mathematics, while designers think in the language of human empathy. Creating a bridge between the two was essential to the success of a recent project at an energy company. Tim Daines and Philip Pilgerstorfer detail what they learned while creating these bridges, showcasing techniques through a series of “aha” moments. Read more.

Casey Dugan and Zahra Ashktorab challenge you to guess the backdoor of a hacked classifier. Join them to learn more about novel AI technologies through the design and development of engaging games. Take a look at their latest research around improving the interactions between humans and AI systems from empathy building to feedback design. Read more.