The future of AI: where technology meets the humanities. Conversation with Brad Smith, President of Microsoft

On October 2, our university had the honor of welcoming Brad Smith, President and Vice Chair of Microsoft, to the “Global Governance on AI” event.

The meeting, attended by our senior leadership, provided a valuable opportunity for dialogue between Smith, students, and the entire academic community on the challenges and opportunities presented by the development of artificial intelligence.

During the event, crucial reflections emerged on the need to define an ethical and sustainable governance system to ensure the responsible use of new technologies. Brad Smith emphasized that, in a context of rapid technological innovation, it is essential to integrate AI advancements with humanistic values and social science methodologies.