Creating a safe and ethical AI system starts at its conception. On this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Haniyeh Mahmoudian, Ph.D., distinguished Global AI Ethicist at DataRobot and Advisor to NAIAC (National AI Advisory Committee). We discuss AI regulation, ethical considerations and the importance of education around responsible use of AI.

Key Takeaways:

(02:09) Insights into President Biden’s AI Executive Order.

(04:32) The importance of private-public partnerships in AI education and workforce upskilling.

(06:35) The need for realistic job qualifications in AI-related fields.

(08:23) The EU AI Act, its risk framework for AI use cases and the need for flexible and adaptable legislative frameworks in AI regulation.

(11:42) The US's approach to AI regulation compared to the EU.

(15:59) Ethical risks in AI development, particularly the lack of education in AI literacy. 

(18:55) Ensuring historically marginalized communities can participate in and benefit from AI advancements.

(21:04) The need for robust governance processes and accountability at every stage of AI development and deployment.

(23:53) Challenges and benefits of democratizing AI technology access.

(25:50) The necessity of companies disclosing their use of AI systems to end-users. 

(27:12) Concerns about the impact of AI, particularly deepfakes, on democracy.

Resources Mentioned:

Haniyeh Mahmoudian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/haniyeh-mahmoudian-ph-d-78a18072

DataRobot - https://www.linkedin.com/company/datarobot

President Biden’s Executive Order on AI - https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/10/30/executive-order-on-the-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-development-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence/

EU AI Act - https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/society/20230601STO93804/eu-ai-act-first-regulation-on-artificial-intelligence

National AI Advisory Committee Recommendations - https://ai.gov/naiac/

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