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Trustworthiness Assurance for Autonomous Software Systems in the AI Era

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Summary

Dr. Youcheng Sun from the University of Manchester presented on ensuring the trustworthiness of AI systems using formal verification, software testing, and explainable AI. He discussed applying these techniques to challenges like copyright protection for AI models. Dr. Sun's research has been funded by organizations including Google, Ethereum Foundation, and the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. Why it matters: As AI adoption grows in the GCC, ensuring the safety, dependability, and trustworthiness of these systems is crucial for public trust and responsible innovation.

Keywords

Trustworthy AI · Formal verification · Software testing · Explainable AI · Copyright protection

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