Kathleen A. Kramer, President of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, visited KAIST on the 30th and delivered a special lecture titled “Envisioning the Future of Artificial Intelligence.”
Invited by the KAIST School of Electrical Engineering (Head: Professor Ryu Seung Hyup), President Kramer took the stage at the colloquium and emphasized IEEE’s core vision of “Advancing Technology for Humanity.”
She stated, “Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept of the future — it has become a transformative technology at the center of innovation, changing the way humanity lives.”
She stated, “Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept of the future — it has become a transformative technology at the center of innovation, changing the way humanity lives.”
Kramer further highlighted that “Technology must evolve with human values at its core, and only AI grounded in ethics and inclusivity can lead to true innovation.” She shared her insights on the future direction of AI development and the social responsibilities of technology.
Professor Yoo, Seunghyup, Head of the School of Electrical Engineering, remarked, “President Kramer’s visit not only strengthens our global presence in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, signal processing, and robotics, but also serves as a foundation for expanding collaboration with IEEE in various domains.”
Prior to the lecture, President Kramer paid a courtesy visit to Professor Lee Sang Yup, KAIST Vice President for Research, where both parties reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting sustainable technological advancement and fostering an ethical and inclusive research ecosystem that contributes to a better future for humanity.
