Proceedings I International Workshop MEEBAI (IWMEEBAI ’24)

In an increasingly interconnected and technologically advanced world, the relevance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all aspects of society continues to grow at a rapid pace. From education to health, and through any field linked to research and development, AI is transforming how we interact, learn, and work. However, the rapid adoption of these technologies also poses significant challenges in terms of ethics, privacy, employment, and equity, among others, that must be urgently addressed.

The I International Workshop MEEBAI (IWMEEBAI’24) arises as a response to the pressing need to discuss and analyze these critical issues. The motto of this edition, namely “Educational
Neurotechnology in the Age of Artificial Intelligence“, directly indicates the main theme of this meeting. We explore Educational Neurotechnology in the era of Artificial Intelligence, a promising field that merges brain science with advanced technology to revolutionize the way we learn.

It is not only an opportunity to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the application of AI, but it also fosters essential dialogue on how we can guide the evolution of AI to ensure that its benefits are maximized and its risks minimized when it comes to Education. It is crucial that we collectively understand how AI can be used to empower rather than limit, to include rather than exclude, thereby ensuring a future that reflects our shared values and common aspirations.
IWMEEBAI ’24 stems from the MEEBAI Project: A Methodology for Emotion-Aware Education Based on Artificial Intelligence. The funding entity is the Generalitat Valenciana, Conselleria d’Innovació, Universitats, Ciència i Societat Digital, Direcció General de Ciència i Investigació (convocatoria DOGV núm. 8919 / 05.10.2020), Project reference: CIPROM/2021/017.

The MEEBAI project is led by Profs. Miguel Cazorla and Rosabel Roig Vila, Professors at the University of Alicante and directors of the research groups Robotics & Tridimensional Vision Research Group (RoViT) & Interdisciplinary Research in University Teaching – Education and Information and Communication Technologies / Inclusive Education (GIDU-EDUTIC/IN), respectively.