Ringvorlesung - Trustworthy AI - An Oxymoron?

Can AI be trustworthy? This question probes the essence of AI's relationship with humans. While trust typically stems from human intuition, AI operates on algorithms and data. Is this a problem? If trustworthiness in AI requires the integration of ethical principles, transparency, accountability, and reliability, what does that mean for the human-machines paradigm? We are convinced that through interdisciplinary research and collaboration, from computer science to philosophy, we can navigate AI complexities with confidence and make it work for us, even in highly regulated and complex environments. Trustworthy AI isn't contradictory—it's essential for AI's potential while safeguarding human values.