Ce que l'IA peut nous apprendre sur la gestion de l'incertitude | Ruth Flaherty | TEDxUniversity of Suffolk

Dr Ruth Flaherty, maîtresse de conférences en droit à l'Université de Suffolk, examine comment l'incertitude peut freiner l'action dans les entreprises, l'éducation et la vie quotidienne. Elle prend l'IA pour exemple : elle agit, apprend des retours et avance sans attendre la certitude, tout en pouvant commettre des erreurs. La conférence suggère que cet état d'esprit adaptatif peut aider les personnes et les organisations confrontées au changement. Elle a été donnée lors d'un événement TEDx organisé de manière indépendante.

• L'incertitude peut empêcher d'agir
• L'IA s'adapte et apprend des retours sans certitude totale
• Le savoir se construit par l'action et la réflexion

Uncertainty often stops us from taking action, whether in business, education, or everyday life. This talk explores an unexpected lesson from AI: it doesn’t wait for certainty before responding. It draws on what it knows, acts, learns from feedback, and moves forward. While AI can make mistakes, its willingness to adapt offers a valuable mindset for people and organisations facing change. Drawing on critical-creative theory and legal expertise, this talk challenges the belief that we need perfect information before acting. Instead, it shows how knowledge is built through action, reflection, and continuous learning. With Suffolk’s strong communities, growing creative industries, and thriving education sector, embracing this approach can help unlock innovation, confidence, and positive change. The future belongs to those willing to take the next step—even without all the answers. Dr Ruth Flaherty is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Suffolk, where she has spent over six years teaching, researching, and working with local communities. A finalist for Oxford University Press Law Teacher of the Year 2024 and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, she combines academic expertise with practical impact. Her ESRC-funded PhD explored creativity, ownership, and knowledge in digital spaces, focusing on the intersection of law, technology, and human behaviour. Ruth has published internationally and contributed to government consultations on AI, innovation, and creativity. She has also led initiatives supporting Suffolk's SMEs and innovators, helping them navigate uncertainty and growth. Her work brings together law, technology, creativity, and decision-making to offer practical insights for positive change. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx