The Cloudcast The Ethics of Using AI Tools at Work
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Jan 15, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Michael Cote, co-host of Software Defined Talk and tech ethics expert, dives into the complex world of AI tools in the workplace. He shares insights on using AI for creativity versus authenticity, particularly in professional settings and games like Dungeons and Dragons. Cote emphasizes the ethical considerations surrounding AI, from content ownership to transparency in corporate use. He also explores how AI can boost efficiency without compromising individual value, urging a focus on growth and innovation rather than job replacement.
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Cote's Ethical Concerns about AI Use
- Michael Cote expresses concern over the ethics of using AI tools, particularly for internal work.
- He questions what happens if he creates something great with AI and is questioned about its authorship.
AI Usage in Professional Context
- Use AI for brainstorming, generating first drafts, and exploring strategic options based on public information.
- Avoid using AI for sensitive internal corporate matters due to privacy concerns and company policies.
D&D and AI's Lack of Creativity
- Cote uses AI for Dungeons and Dragons, which revealed that generative AI lacks genuine creativity.
- He highlights that AI relies on existing data and patterns, which is useful but not imaginative.