1、1Societal AI:Research Challenges and OpportunitiesMicrosoft Research Asia214Foreword by James A.Evans6Preface8Introduction to Societal AI10Societal AI Research Questions12How can AI be aligned with diverse human values and ethical principles?16How can AI systems be designed to ensure fairness and in

2、clusiveness across different cultures,regions,and demographic groups?18How can we ensure AI systems are safe,reliable,and controllable,especially as they become more autonomous?20How can human-AI collaboration be optimized to enhance human abilities?22How can we effectively evaluate AIs capability a

3、nd performance in new,unforeseen tasks and environments?24How can we enhance AI interpretability to ensure transparency and trust in its decision-making processes?26How will AI reshape human cognition,learning,and creativity,and what new capabilities might it unlock?28How will AI redefine the nature

4、 of work,collaboration,and the future of global business models?30How will AI transform research methodologies in the social sciences,and what new insights might it enable?32How should regulatory frameworks evolve to govern AI development responsibly and foster global cooperation?Foreword by Lidong

5、Zhou234Bibliography40AcknowledgmentsContents2Foreword by Lidong ZhouCorporate Vice President,Chief Scientist of Microsoft Asia Pacific R&D Group,Managing Director of Microsoft Research AsiaAt Microsoft Research Asia,we believe that AI is not merely a technological advancement but a transformative fo

6、rce shaping our societies,economies,and daily lives.AIs impact extends beyond algorithms and computationit challenges us to rethink fundamental concepts such as trust,creativity,agency,and value systems.This reality demands a multidisciplinary approach that bridges technical AI research with the soc