Siliconsciousness: In the Wilds of AI, Which Wolves are Closest to the Sled?

Sandra Wachter, a Professor of Technology and Regulation at the Oxford Internet Institute, shares her insights on the pressing issues surrounding artificial intelligence today. She emphasizes the critical need for ethical frameworks to combat bias in AI, revealing how these biases can exacerbate inequities in hiring and justice. The conversation also tackles the dangers of focusing too much on hypothetical AI threats while neglecting urgent societal challenges. Wachter highlights the importance of global collaboration to address socioeconomic disparities driven by technology.