Machine Ethics Podcast episodes 101. AI Ethics, Risks and Safety Conference 2025
Jun 23, 2025
Lucy Mason, Director at Capgemini Invent, specializes in innovation for defense and security while advising on emerging tech trends. They discuss AI's unpredictable evolution, highlighting the need for education and ethical practices in its implementation. Key topics include establishing the UK's own AI capabilities, addressing ageism in tech, and the challenges of copyright in the age of AI-generated content. The conversation emphasizes the importance of transparency, collaboration, and the intricate legal landscape surrounding AI ethics.
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AI's Broad and Misleading Terminology
- The term AI is often used as an umbrella but actually encompasses many different technologies.
- Generative AI and large language models are just one aspect of a much wider AI ecosystem.
Multiple AI Futures Possible
- Predicting AI's future is difficult, so we should consider multiple possible scenarios.
- Futures range from dystopian risks to utopian benefits, mass rejection, or normal everyday integration.
Educate for Critical AI Use
- People don't need deep technical AI knowledge but should understand core concepts and practical risks.
- Be critical users and avoid anthropomorphizing AI to understand its true capabilities.