The Research Centre for the Institute for Political Studies (CIEP-UCP) and the Digital Ethics Laboratory (UCP-LED), in collaboration with Google Portugal, is organising an afternoon conference dedicated to the societal, ethical, and regulatory challenges raised by agentic AI.
The conference, Our Human Future with Agentic AI: Debating Policy, Ethics, and the Public Good, will take place on 21 May 2026 (14:00–18:30) at the Sala de Exposições (João Paulo II Library Building):
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Agentic AI systems (capable of autonomous decision-making and action) are rapidly transforming key sectors such as finance, healthcare, and education. As these technologies become more embedded in everyday life, they raise fundamental questions about human judgment, responsibility, and democratic governance.
This event brings together leading experts from academia, industry, and public policy to foster a multidisciplinary debate on the opportunities and risks associated with these emerging systems.
The keynote will be delivered by Professor Frank Pasquale, from Cornell University, a leading scholar in AI governance, law, and ethics.
We invite students, researchers, policymakers, and professionals to join this discussion on the future of AI and its implications for society.