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AI and Its Effects on the Individual and Society Today

Science and Information Technology
Popular science

Chalmers, WASP Lighthouse, CHAIR, and University of Gothenburg invite you to an open evening featuring public-science presentations and a panel discussion.

Conference
Date
12 Mar 2026
Time
16:30 - 18:45
Registration deadline
5 March 2026

Organizer
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
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Author and psychologist Lydia Sandgren
Author and psychologist Lydia Sandgren.
Photo: Vogler

Author and psychologist Lydia Sandgren reflects on potential psychological and social implications of AI together with philosopher and theologian Ola Sigurdson. They are joined by Anders Rosengren (Sahlgrenska Academy) and Robert Feldt (Chalmers), who collaborate on research exploring how LLM-based agent systems can support patient information and guidance in healthcare.

During the evening, Chalmers researchers will present recent research on AI companions and youth mental health, AI ethics and social impact, and sustainable human–robot interaction. The event is open to researchers as well as the general public interested in understanding AI’s possible impacts today.

Programme

16:30–16:45

Welcome and introduction to WASP, WASP Lighthouse and CHAIR

16:45–17:30

Public-science presentations:

  • Negin Hashmati – AI Friends and effects on adolescents
  • Karl de Fine Licht – AI Ethics and Social Impact
  • Ilaria Torre – Sustainable Human–Robot Interaction
Negin Hashmati, Karl de Fine Licht and Ilaria Torre.
Negin Hashmati, Karl de Fine Licht, and Ilaria Torre.

17:30–17:45

Light refreshments

17:45–18:45

Panel discussion: LLMs and their effects on the individual and society

Lydia Sandgren, Anders Rosengren, Ola Sigurdson and Robert Feldt