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Position: We Need Responsible, Application-Driven (RAD) AI Research

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  • Haebom

Author

Sarah Hartman, Cheng Soon Ong, Julia Powles, Petra Kuhnert

Outline

This paper argues that a responsible, application-focused approach (RAD-AI) is necessary to achieve meaningful scientific and societal progress in artificial intelligence (AI). As AI becomes increasingly integrated into society, AI researchers must engage with the specific contexts in which it is being deployed. This includes addressing ethical and legal considerations, technical and social constraints, and public discourse. This paper proposes a three-step approach to advancing research through RAD-AI: (1) building interdisciplinary teams and human-centered research; (2) addressing context-specific methods, ethical commitments, assumptions, and metrics; and (3) testing and sustaining efficacy through phased testbeds and communities of practice. Ultimately, this paper presents a vision for the future of application-focused AI research, aiming to create new value through technically feasible methods that adapt to the contextual needs and values of the communities in which it serves.

Takeaways, Limitations

Takeaways:
We propose that a responsible, application-focused approach to AI (RAD-AI) can maximize the societal and scientific impact of AI research.
It emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and people-centered research.
We propose a research methodology that considers the ethical, legal, and social aspects of AI.
It proposes continuous efficacy verification through step-by-step test beds and practice communities.
Limitations:
There is a lack of discussion on the specific implementation methods and challenges of the RAD-AI approach.
Generalizability to various application areas needs to be examined.
Empirical research is needed to examine the practical application and effectiveness of the proposed three-step approach.
There is a lack of clear definition of evaluation and measurement criteria for RAD-AI.
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