

Christopher DiCarlo
Ethicist and professor at the University of Toronto. Author of 'Building a God, The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the Race to Control It'.
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Apr 25, 2025 • 47min
Ask the ethicist: How to create guardrails for the AI age
In this engaging discussion, Christopher DiCarlo, an ethicist and professor at the University of Toronto, dives into the tumultuous relationship between humanity and artificial intelligence. He tackles big questions: Will AI uplift or threaten us? DiCarlo emphasizes the importance of instilling human values in AI systems to avoid moral pitfalls. The conversation also navigates the ethical implications of AI potential consciousness and the urgent need for global regulatory frameworks. Finally, they shed light on AI's transformative role in education and healthcare.

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Jan 20, 2025 • 49min
#276 Why Getting AI Ethics Right Really Matters with Christopher DiCarlo, Professor at University of Toronto, Senior Researcher and Ethicist at Convergence Analysis
Christopher DiCarlo, a philosophy professor at the University of Toronto and an ethicist at Convergence Analysis, delves into the urgent ethical considerations surrounding AI. He discusses the existential risks associated with powerful AI and the lack of adequate regulations. DiCarlo emphasizes the need for public awareness and involvement in AI development. He also explores the importance of ethical guidelines and global collaboration to navigate the transformative impacts of AI on society, particularly in healthcare and governance.

Jan 27, 2025 • 38min
Episode 2319: Christopher DiCarlo on AI as the latest chapter in our long history of building an all-knowing God
Christopher DiCarlo, an AI ethicist and author, delves into the intriguing concept of AI as a modern-day deity. He discusses the potential of AI to surpass human intelligence, raising ethical concerns about control and oversight. DiCarlo emphasizes the urgent need for global accountability in AI development, likening its risks to those of nuclear weapons. He advocates for public awareness and ethical guidelines, hoping to harness AI's benefits in areas like medicine while warning against the dangers of unregulated power.