“What would artificial intelligence designed with a mother’s heart look like?”
To explore this question, university students from the ASEZ Chapter in Cambridge hosted a forum titled “A Mother’s Love in the Age of AI” on October 30, 2025. The forum was created as a space to reimagine the future of artificial intelligence by placing compassion, care, and human dignity at its center.
AI is rapidly permeating nearly every aspect of daily life, from healthcare and education to the workplace and personal spaces. However, concerns are growing that genuine understanding and empathy are being overlooked. In response, the forum encouraged young people to think together about how technology can be designed not to replace human relationships, but to protect and support people instead.
The forum featured experts in technology, ethics, and social impact. Gabriela Torres Vives, Co-Founder of Sundai & Aethos; James Intriligator, PhD, Professor of the Practice in Human Factors Engineering at Tufts University; and Eshita Pandey, AI Ethics Researcher and Social Impact Technologist, served as speakers and led in-depth discussions with ASEZ students. Together, they explored how empathy can be integrated into AI systems, how young people can lead the development of future technologies, and how AI’s guiding principles can be aligned with human well-being.
Dr. Intriligator emphasized the importance of ethical education and responsible use in the age of AI, stating:
“Like a mother always cares for the smallest child, we also have to be very careful about teaching people how to use this technology [AI] well, to avoid hurting the most vulnerable.”
Students who attended the forum expressed strong resonance with the theme. Adji, a student at Suffolk University, shared: “I loved the topic of ‘Mother’s Love in the Age of AI’. It’s so needed, especially in the age we live in. People are losing their human touch, so it’s a very necessary topic. I truly hope it gets adopted worldwide.”
Members of the ASEZ Chapter in Cambridge hope the forum will serve not as a one-time event, but as a starting point for ongoing collaboration among students, universities, and technology leaders. Moving forward, they aim to build partnerships that place empathy, care, and respect for human dignity at the forefront—developing technology that serves humanity rather than prioritizing efficiency alone. With a commitment rooted in the values of a mother’s love, ASEZ students continue striving to shape a future where technology protects, nurtures, and uplifts all people.
