The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence) Maintaining Human Control of Artificial Intelligence with Joanna Bryson - TWiML Talk #259
May 1, 2019
Joanna Bryson, a Reader at the University of Bath, dives into the fascinating world of AI ethics and the interplay between natural and artificial intelligence. She discusses the crucial need for human oversight in AI development, unpacking ethical implications and misconceptions. Bryson emphasizes empowering AI engineers to engage with societal impacts and the importance of governance in AI accountability. Her insights advocate for a sustainable approach to technology, reminding us that AI is ultimately a tool shaped by our moral responsibilities.
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Path to AI
- Joanna Bryson's interest in intelligence began with a liberal arts degree at the University of Chicago.
- Her path to AI included a master's at Edinburgh and a PhD at MIT, where she studied natural and artificial intelligence.
Modularity of the Brain and AI
- Different brain regions have different architectures to solve various learning problems.
- This modularity explains the success of modular approaches in AI, like deep learning, which accelerates specific types of learning.
Over-identification with AI
- Many people over-identify with AI and view it as an alien entity requiring our friendship.
- Bryson argues this is misguided and that we should prioritize human relationships.