The Importance of Incorporating Responsible AI

In this podcast episode, Karen Howe, senior AI editor at MIT Technology Review, discusses the importance of responsible AI and its ethical development and application. She emphasizes the need to mitigate harm and maximize benefit when using AI technologies. Howe examines the policies and practices of major tech companies like Google and Facebook, highlighting how their AI algorithms can perpetuate discrimination and amplify divisive content. She stresses the importance of continuously revisiting AI projects, incorporating responsible AI principles into key performance indicators, and empowering employees to ask tough questions. Additionally, she urges individuals to actively participate in shaping the future of AI to ensure it benefits humanity as a whole.