Pondering AI

In AI We Trust with Chris McClean

Feb 22, 2023

Chris McClean discusses ethics vs. risk, positive outcomes, trust, expanding definitions of privacy, and the role we play in creating the digital ecosystem. They explore the importance of digital ethics, highlight the need to consider various ethical impacts in AI, and discuss trust-related harms caused by AI systems. The interplay between digital makers and takers is explored, emphasizing responsible innovation. They also delve into surveillance vs. monitoring in the workplace, and the ethical aspects of the metaverse, including privacy concerns and positive uses.

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Digital ethics goes beyond traditional risk management by aiming for positive ethical outcomes and addressing issues like accessibility, inclusivity, privacy, and well-being.

Trust in AI systems should be balanced with ongoing monitoring and evaluation, as over-trust can lead to potential harms such as privacy violations and unethical use of data.

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Digital Ethics and AI

Digital ethics is the intentional practice of incorporating ethical principles into technology decision-making at every stage of the technology lifecycle. It involves thinking through the impacts of technology on individuals, society, and the environment, and striving for positive ethical outcomes. This goes beyond traditional risk management and compliance practices, as it aims to create positive impacts and address issues like accessibility, inclusivity, privacy, and well-being. Ethical decision-making in AI involves considering the potential risks and harms, but also aiming for positive outcomes.

Introduction

3min

Exploring the Importance of Digital Ethics

14min

Trust and AI Systems

8min

The Interplay between Digital Makers and Takers: Promoting Responsible Innovation

4min

Surveillance and Monitoring in the Workplace: Transparency, Trust, and Productivity

5min

Ethical Aspects of the Metaverse and Expanding Definitions of Privacy

10min

Chris McClean reflects on ethics vs. risk, ethically positive outcomes, the nature of trust, looking beyond ourselves, privacy at work and in the metaverse.

Chris outlines the key differences between digital ethics and risk management. He emphasizes the discovery of positive outcomes as well as harms and where a data-driven approach can fall short. From there, Chris outlines a comprehensive digital ethics framework and why starting with impact is key. He then describes a pragmatic approach for making ethics accessible without sacrificing rigor.

Kimberly and Chris discuss the definition of trust, the myriad reasons we might trust someone or something, and why trust isn’t set-it-and-forget-it. From your smart doorbell to self-driving cars and social services, Chris argues persuasively for looking beyond ‘how does this affect me.’ Highlighting Eunice Kyereme’s work on digital makers and takers, Chris describes the role we each play – however unwittingly – in creating the digital ecosystem. We then discuss surveillance vs. monitoring in the workplace and the potential for great good and abuse inherent in the Metaverse. Finally, Chris stresses that ethically positive outcomes go beyond ‘tech for good’ and that ethics is good business.

Chris McClean is the Global Head of Digital Ethics at Avanade and a PhD candidate in Applied Ethics at the University of Leeds.

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Pondering AI

In AI We Trust with Chris McClean

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Digital Ethics and AI

The Distinction Between Digital Ethics and Risk Management

Trust and Over-Trust in AI

Ethics in the Metaverse and Workplace

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts