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Ask Us Anything 2024

Dec 19, 2024

The hosts tackle burning questions about the rapid changes in AI and social media in 2024. They explore groundbreaking research in interspecies communication and the ethical implications of tech on whale culture. Insights into AI challenges in low-resource languages and the struggles for ethical practices in engineering are discussed. Strategies for communicating AI risks and engaging the public are highlighted. Ultimately, the conversation centers on making collective moral choices for a humane technological future.

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The recruitment of a new Director of Philanthropy is essential for shaping responsible AI integration through public awareness and policy interventions.

Innovative AI research like the Earth Species Project highlights the potential for understanding animal communications, reflecting both scientific advancement and ethical considerations in technology.

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The Importance of Philanthropy for Humane Technology

As the team at the Center for Humane Technology prepares for significant challenges in shaping the future of artificial intelligence, the recruitment of a new director of philanthropy is emphasized as crucial. The episode stresses the importance of public awareness, policy adjustments, and interventions to guide AI's integration into society responsibly. By highlighting ongoing initiatives, including key lawsuits against major tech players, the discussion showcases the need for community support in raising funds to ensure effective advocacy and change. Contributions from listeners are seen as vital to help the organization sustain its mission of promoting humane technology.

Intro

2min

Exploring Interspecies Communication Through AI

4min

The Ethics of Technology and Communication

4min

Navigating AI Challenges in Low-Resource Languages and Industry Ethics

4min

Communicating AI Risks and Governance Strategies

20min

Navigating the Future: Hope, Courage, and the Ethics of Technology

6min

2024 was a critical year in both AI and social media. Things moved so fast it was hard to keep up. So our hosts reached into their mailbag to answer some of your most burning questions. Thank you so much to everyone who submitted questions. We will see you all in the new year.

We are hiring for a new Director of Philanthropy at CHT. Next year will be an absolutely critical time for us to shape how AI is going to get rolled out across our society. And our team is working hard on public awareness, policy and technology and design interventions. So we're looking for someone who can help us grow to the scale of this challenge. If you're interested, please apply. You can find the job posting at humanetech.com/careers.

And, if you'd like to support all the work that we do here at the Center for Humane technology, please consider giving to the organization this holiday season at humantech.com/donate. All donations are tax-deductible.

Your Undivided Attention is produced by the Center for Humane Technology. Follow us on Twitter: @HumaneTech_

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