The presentation at the Computer History Museum, featuring Fei-Fei Li, offered deep insights into AI’s transformative role and its human-centered approach. One key point was how AI’s development—such as ImageNet—ushered in a new era of deep learning and machine learning. Li emphasised the responsibility we hold in harnessing AI’s potential for good, especially in areas like healthcare and education. As she noted, “AI is made by people, used by people, and will impact people’s lives.”

This presentation reshaped my perspective on interaction design (IXD), pushing me to think beyond functionality and aesthetics. Li’s focus on the societal implications of AI reinforces the importance of empathy in design, ensuring that technological solutions are inclusive and serve broader human needs.

For example, her discussion of “spatial intelligence” highlighted how AI can revolutionise various industries, from healthcare to robotics, through 3D reasoning and problem-solving in physical spaces. This encourages me to incorporate similar forward-thinking approaches in my own design work, considering how interactions might evolve in environments beyond screens—like augmented reality or robotics.