Samsung gathers experts to explore AI’s human impact
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Samsung hosted the Innovation Campus Summit: AI for a Better World in Madrid, bringing together companies and institutions to discuss how artificial intelligence can improve people’s lives.
Participants including educators, business leaders, and researchers debated the ethical considerations and practical applications of AI in areas like healthcare, education, and accessibility. A central theme was ensuring AI serves humanity, rather than prioritizing technological or business advancement. The summit highlighted the importance of education and training to maximize AI’s positive impact.
Esther Monterrubio, from the Spanish Ministry of Education, noted that over 36,000 teachers have already received digital skills training, integrating AI across all vocational training programs. Elena Fernández Angulo of Samsung emphasized the need for responsible AI development focused on trust, privacy, and widespread training, pointing to Samsung Innovation Campus’s work with over 1,700 students. The event also celebrated innovation with the second annual National Artificial Intelligence Awards.
LiveR, a project from the Universitat Politècnica de València, won for its use of AI to improve the matching of donors and recipients for liver transplants. ParaTalent Hub, developed by students at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, received recognition for applying AI to talent identification and functional classification in Paralympic sports.
Experts agreed that the true value of AI will depend on how people choose to use it, emphasizing collaboration between sectors to ensure it supports employment, inclusion, and social progress.
