Maria Luciana Axente

Maria Luciana Axente, a leader in public policy and ethics at PwC UK and a research associate at Jesus College Cambridge, dives into the essential intersection of AI technology and ethical values. She discusses the critical need for integrating ethical principles into AI, preserving humanity amidst rapid advancements, and ensuring fairness through participatory approaches. Axente emphasizes the importance of cultural values in shaping AI policies and the necessity of reflecting on AI's societal impacts before implementation to foster responsible innovation.

Maria Luciana Axente, Responsible AI and AI for Good Lead at PwC UK, discusses the intricate landscape of responsible AI. She highlights the differences between AI ethics and responsible AI, emphasizing the need for governance frameworks and accountability. The conversation touches on the ethical risks, particularly bias and discrimination, and the importance of aligning organizational culture with moral values. With practical insights, she advocates for a toolkit approach to implement responsible AI, empowering data scientists to play a vital role in the journey toward ethical AI.