In the presentation “Mapping cross-cultural visions on Artificial Intelligence” Maurice outlined how the meaning of AI as a technology is socially constructed and which role cultural factors play in this process.

Through exploring the case study of Japan in contrast to Western-centric perspectives, he will give a practical example on how different cultures create different meanings surrounding technologies. Finally the lecture will conclude with the implications this carries for the development of ethical AI governance structures that are sensitive to cross-cultural perspectives.