Recap and Opening Delft Centre for Meaningful Human Control
On October 1st 2024, the TU Delft hosted a full-day symposium focusing on the challenges of Meaningful Human Control (MHC). The event brought together experts from academia and practice to discuss both theoretical and practical approaches to implementing MHC in AI systems.
Morning Session: Academic Insights
The morning session opened at with keynotes by leading academics Carles Sierra, Johannes Himmelreich, and Tanya Krupiy. The discussions, supported by the recently published Handbook Meaningful Human Control of AI Systems (see photo; Filippo Santoni de Sio), explored the complexities of ensuring human oversight in autonomous systems.
Afternoon Session: Practical Implementation
After lunch, the event shifted focus to the practical challenges of MHC. Prominent speakers, including David Abbink (Scientific Director CMHC), Kim van Sparrentak (European Parliament), and others, discussed translating research into actionable strategies for real-world AI applications. The session concluded with an interactive component on how to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Launch of the Centre for Meaningful Human Control
The day culminated in the official launch of the Centre for Meaningful Human Control at TU Delft. The Centre aims to be a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together researchers and practitioners to design and assess AI systems under meaningful human control. Its mission is to promote responsible AI systems that prioritize human well-being, fairness, and transparency.
The event ended with a celebratory drinks’ reception to close of the day.