Prominent researchers and AI leaders reflected on both progress and open challenges in developing Responsible AI technologies for society in this two-day virtual conference. The event featured keynotes and panels that shared research-based insights and learnings, explored applications across disciplines and sectors, and invited audience questions.
November 18, 2025 (Day 1)
Day one explored the intersection of Responsible AI with the future of work, robotics, and smart cities, featuring a keynote from Ece Kamar (Microsoft Research) and panels with experts from Microsoft Research, MIT, Tufts University, and more.
Watch and revisit the sessions:
"From Principles to Practice: Evolving Responsible AI for an Agentic Future"
Keynote by Ece Kamar (Microsoft Research), with opening remarks from Matt Lease (UT Austin)
Responsible AI and the Future of Work
Panel with Ed Cutrell (Microsoft Research), Troy DeFrates (Austin Community College), Charles Purma III (City of Austin), moderated by Sherri Greenberg
Responsible AI and Interactive Robots
Panel with Andreea Bobu (MIT), Reuth Mirsky (Tufts), Nathan Tsoi (UT Austin), moderated by Justin Hart (UT Austin)
Responsible AI and Smart Cities
Panel with Christian Claudel (UT Austin), Mehdi Nourinejad (York University), Yuanchang Xie (UMass Lowell), moderated by Junfeng Jiao (UT Austin)
November 19, 2025 (Day 2)
Day two explored the role and impact of responsible AI on information environments, privacy, and user needs with experts from NYU, Georgetown Law, and more. The program culminated with a keynote by Good Systems Chair Dr. Ken Fleischmann (UT Austin).
Watch and revisit the sessions:
Responsible AI and the Information Environment
Panel with Maria De-Arteaga (ESADE), Greg Durrett (NYU), Jessy Li (UT Austin), moderated by Matt Lease (UT Austin)
Responsible AI and Privacy
Panel with Gwen Shaffer (Cal State Long Beach), Emily Tucker (Georgetown Law), Atlas Wang (UT Austin), moderated by Sharon Strover (UT Austin)
Responsible AI and User Needs
Panel with Andrew Smart (Google Research), S. Craig Watkins (UT Austin), Meg Young (Data & Society Research Institute), moderated by Min Kyung Lee (UT Austin)
"The Power of Collaboration: Forging Partnerships about and with AI"
Keynote by Ken Fleischmann (UT Austin), with closing remarks by Matt Lease (UT Austin)