Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn 935: Global Issues Accelerated by AI (with Solutions), feat. Stephanie Hare
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Oct 28, 2025 In this discussion, Stephanie Hare, a researcher and author focused on technology ethics, dives into how a Hippocratic Oath could guide tech development while ensuring user safety. She presents the idea of establishing a code of conduct to create a mindful tech community. Stephanie also addresses the delicate balance between innovation and regulation, urging a focus on harmful use cases rather than blanket restrictions. Lastly, she emphasizes the urgency of addressing climate change and biodiversity as societal priorities.
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Definition Of Technology Ethics
- Technology ethics means maximizing benefits and minimizing harms for any tool or process we build or use.
- Stephanie Hare frames technology broadly to include processes, manufacturing, and human-tool relationships.
Adopt A Hippocratic Ethos For Tech
- Adopt a Hippocratic-like ethos: prioritize "first, do no harm" and choose harms mindfully when unavoidable.
- Teach ethics in engineering and business formation rather than adding heavy regulation for every developer.
Regulate Uses, Not Tools
- Regulate harmful use cases, not tools themselves, to avoid stifling benign innovation.
- Make regulations minimal, clear, and easy to enforce so everyone understands forbidden harms.
