On this episode, I’m joined by Lexi Kassan, Lead Data and AI Strategist of Databricks and Founder and Host of the Data Science Ethics Podcast. Lexi brings a wealth of knowledge from her dual role as an AI ethicist and industry insider, providing an in-depth perspective on how legislation can shape the future of AI without curbing its potential.

Key Takeaways:

(02:44) The global impact of the EU AI Act.

(03:46) The necessity for risk-based AI model assessments.

(08:20) Ethical challenges hidden within AI applications.

(11:45) Strategies for inclusive AI benefiting marginalized communities.

(13:29) Core ethical principles for AI systems.

(19:50) The complexity of creating unbiased AI data sets.

(21:58) Categories of unacceptable risks in AI according to the EU Act.

(27:18) Accountability in AI deployment.

(30:53) The role of open-source models in AI development.

(36:24) Businesses seek clear regulatory guidelines.

Resources Mentioned:

Lexi Kassan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexykassan/?originalSubdomain=uk

Data Science Ethics Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dsethics/

EU AI Act - https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/

Databricks - https://www.databricks.com/

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