Machine Ethics Podcast episodes 98. Careful technology with Rachel Coldicutt
Mar 12, 2025
Rachel Coldicutt, a seasoned technology researcher and founder of Careful Industries, shares her insights on the responsibility researchers have in creating socially responsible AI. She emphasizes the importance of fair access and the right to innovate, advocating for community-driven initiatives that empower individuals over centralized tech giants. The conversation navigates ethical challenges in the industry and the need for collective action, urging a shift from passive technology consumption to creative engagement in solving societal issues like climate change.
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AI as a Diverse Field
- AI is not a single thing but a field consisting of many diverse technologies and tools.
- Ambiguity in AI definitions often benefits companies and creates confusion about its capabilities.
Innovation Must Include Everyone
- Innovation should aim to include everyone, not just elite groups benefiting from leaps in technology.
- We must consciously decide who gets left behind and be honest about these trade-offs.
Hype vs. Honest Ethics
- Ethical hype inflates technology risks beyond reality to influence outcomes.
- Chronically honest discourse is harder but essential for sustainable tech ethics.