L4DC 2024 Keynotes: Shankar Sastry - Enabled Multi-Agent Systems in Societal Systems Transformation

In this engaging keynote from the L4DC 2024 event, S. Shankar Sastry discusses Learning Enabled Multi-Agent Systems in Societal Systems Transformation.

In his talk, Dr. Sastry explores the transformative potential of new technologies and business models in addressing critical challenges across various sectors, including energy, transportation, healthcare, manufacturing, and finance. He emphasises the integration of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) as pivotal to this transformation.

Dr. Sastry addresses the complexities involved in societal system transformation, including economic models, privacy, cybersecurity, and fairness considerations. He highlights the importance of "mechanism design" for societal-scale systems, which is essential for transitioning new technologies and services. A key focus of his presentation is on how human interactions with automation can influence behavior in response to incentives.

S. Shankar Sastry is a prominent figure in engineering education and research, having served as the Dean of Engineering from 2007 to 2018. He is currently the co-Director of the C3 Digital Transformation Institute, which focuses on advancing the science and technology of digital transformation in societal systems. Additionally, he directs the FHL Vive Center for Enhanced Reality, exploring the intersection of augmented reality and real-world applications.