Morality in the 21st Century Episode 11: Mustafa Suleyman
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Sep 3, 2018 
Join Mustafa Suleyman, the Co-founder and Head of Applied AI at DeepMind, as he dives deep into the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence. He discusses the moral perils of data misuse and the urgent need for accountability in AI, especially regarding issues like criminal justice. Suleyman also reflects on the importance of collective morality in an age of self-help, emphasizing communal responsibility. Plus, he addresses the complex impacts of social media on teenagers, advocating for a balanced approach to technology.
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Ethical Dimensions of AI
- AI tools replicate and substitute human capabilities, offering great promise and ethical concerns.
- Questions arise regarding ownership, values, exclusion, and training data biases.
AI for Building Efficiency
- AI algorithms can improve building efficiency by optimizing energy consumption for heating and cooling.
- DeepMind achieved 40% energy savings in Google data centers, and similar tech can address climate challenges.
AI Bias and Injustice
- The biggest danger of AI is entrenching existing biases and compounding injustices.
- AI systems trained on past data reproduce biases present in the data and human decision-making.