Machine Ethics Podcast episodes 99. Co-design with Pinar Guvenc
Apr 8, 2025
Pinar Guvenc, a design strategist at Sauer and educator in inclusive and ethical design, dives into the intersection of AI and co-design. They discuss whether AI is ready for society and vice versa, emphasizing the potential for AI to serve as a co-creator. Guvenc unpacks biases in design practices and the importance of involving diverse voices in the process. The conversation also touches on our digital lives, mindfulness in technology engagement, and the responsibility designers have in promoting inclusivity and ethics in the face of evolving tech.
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AI As Tool and System Risk
- AI is a powerful tool shaped by a few and deployed without enough societal readiness or regulation.
- The problem lies in ecosystems and systems around AI, not AI itself.
Inclusive Design Requires Process
- Design is a process deeply tied to lived experiences and co-creation with stakeholders.
- Inclusive design focuses on authentic collaboration with diverse stakeholders to produce better outcomes.
Co-Design With AI Advice
- Always design with AI as a collaborator, not the sole creator, to manage bias and decentralize power.
- Use AI as an ideator and moderator but never blindly trust its output without human oversight.
