Reading Circle- new read “Human-Centered AI”
Nov 2024- Jan 2025
60 minutes (Drop in any session, don’t worry if you haven’t read all chapters- the discussion is more valuable to all)
Cost: FREE all member types, register to Join the Open Circle (FREE) for invites.
Reading Circle- “Human-Centered AI”
Join us for the first discussion of the book Human Centered AI by Ben Schneiderman.
Why This Matters Understanding human-centered AI is crucial because it focuses on creating technology that respects human values, cultures, and ethics across different societies. It ensures that AI not only enhances human capabilities but also addresses issues like fairness, accountability, and inclusivity, which are vital for building trust in diverse communities. By prioritizing transparency and user control, it helps mitigate the risks of misuse and bias, fostering global collaboration on ethical technology development. With AI becoming a everyday part of our lives, this perspective ensures that AI serves humanity as a whole, rather than just specific interests.
Join us for our exploration of Human-Centered AI and learn how we can place humans at the center of the AI discussion.
Feel free to join as many Reading Circles as possible (you don’t have to attend all of them to participate). The schedule of readings is below.
Reading Schedule
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| 28 Jan | Part 5–Where Do we Go From Here?
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Cost: FREE, register to Join the Open Circle (FREE) for invites.
See you there!
What is the Reading Circle?
The Reading Circle is a break-out group of Frank Spillers’ UX Inner Circle. The bi-monthly meetings are paced and facilitated by learning advocate John Alberts (Strategy Director at Experience Dynamics). Drop-in to any session, join the full book cycle meetings. Read about the importance of a book club for your professional development.
Your attendance is welcomed, even if you have been unable to attend up to this point.
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Who You will Learn From
Frank Spillers
Founder - UX Inner Circle
Frank Spillers, MS, founded the UX Inner Circle in 2020 to support senior practitioners facing complex challenges. The community exists to sharpen thinking, increase your confidence, and pressure-test real decisions. It’s built for people doing the work, not just talking about it. Frank founded an award-winning UX and Service Design consultancy (Experience Dynamics) and now leads UX and Service Design at numerous organisations, including the UK Government Digital Service. He has worked with and led teams to deliver hundreds of products and services over several decades. His work spans government, enterprise platforms, nonprofits, and global brands. He brings 25+ years as a senior UX and Service Design leader. His focus areas include Inclusive Design, accessibility, emotion-led design, cross-cultural UX, VR/AR, and UX leadership. His work has directly increased conversion by 88% and revenue by 300% for organizations including Nike, Microsoft, Intel, Capital One, Global Disability Rights Now!, the World Bank, and the City of New York.
