In AI We Trust?

Vijay Karunamurthy, field CTO at Scale AI, discusses responsibly harnessing the benefits of AI, evaluating AI systems at DEFCON 31, potential for public-private partnerships, and the Biden-Harris Administration Voluntary AI Commitments. The podcast explores incorporating human values, standards in AI, risks of generative AI in businesses, and enhancing human decision-making with AI.

Paul Rennie, the Head of the Global Economy Group at the British Embassy in Washington D.C., joins this week’s episode of In AI We Trust? to discuss the upcoming U.K. AI Safety Summit, the U.K.’s approach to AI regulation, and the international regulatory landscape of AI. Tune in to learn more about who is participating in the upcoming Summit, what it means to be a responsible AI actor today, and how AI can be used to promote global good.

EqualAI advisors Victoria Espinel and Reggie Townsend discuss their involvement in the EqualAI Badge Program and their experiences guiding its participants. They also discuss the importance of data and addressing bias in AI development. The speakers highlight the need for recognizing and mitigating the potential harms of AI in a holistic manner, and express optimism about widely adopted solutions in AI governance.

Xuning (Mike) Tang from Verizon, Diya Wynn from AWS, and Catherine Goetz from LivePerson discuss their journeys and motivations in responsible AI governance, participation in the badge program and AI summit, building a culture of responsible AI, and addressing unintended consequences of AI.

Representative Ted Lieu (D-CA) joins this week’s episode of In AI We Trust? to discuss how Congress should approach AI legislation, the impact of generative AI, and U.S. AI efforts on the global stage. Tune in to learn more about Representative Lieu’s computer science focused approach to AI policy and more.

Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, and ABA representative, Lucy Thomson, discuss the ways AI is reshaping the legal landscape. They explore AI's impact on civil litigation, the intersection of AI and security, and the challenges and limitations AI presents in the legal profession.

Professor Sarah Hammer, Executive Director at the Wharton School of the U. of Penn and leads Wharton Cypher Accelerator and Dr. Philipp Hacker, Chair for Law and Ethics of the Digital Society at the European New School of Digital Studies at European University join this week on In AI We Trust? to debrief their recent #AIforGood Conference. Listen to the discussion for insights on how financial regulation, sustainability in AI, content moderation, and other opportunities for international collaboration around AI will help advance UN SDG goals.—Resources Mentioned This Episode:AI for Good Global SummitAI for Good Global Summit 2023: Input Statement by Professor Philipp HackerRegulating ChatGPT and other Large Generative AI ModelsThe European AI Liability Directives – Critique of a Half-Hearted Approach and Lessons for the FutureTeaching Fairness to Artificial Intelligence: Existing and Novel Strategies Against Algorithmic Discrimination Under EU LawSustainable AI RegulationLegal and technical challenges of large generative AI modelsRegulating ChatGPT and other Large Generative AI Models

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Charlotte Burrows, who highlights the EEOC’s work to address AI proliferation in the employment sphere. She discusses the need to increase education of the public on how AI is being used, EEOC guidance on key civil rights bills such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), as well as key points employers should be aware of when deploying AI.

Kevin McKee, Senior Research Scientist at Google DeepMind, discusses AI fairness, AI's impact on the LGBT+ community, and the balance between developing trustworthy AI and anthropomorphization of technology. They emphasize the importance of aligning AI systems with human values, building trust, and creating inclusive AI tools.

This week on In AI we Trust? Executive Director of LGBT Tech, Chris Wood, joins Miriam Vogel and guest-co-host Kathy Baxter for a special episode in celebration of Pride Month. Join this week’s conversation on the duality of technology for the LGBT community – how it can be an impactful medium to foster connection in the LGBT+ community or a harmful tool leveraged against the same individuals – the significance of diversity in tech, the complexity of representation in our datasets, as well as his important research and other initiatives that range from broadband access in rural communities to building an AI of their own. —Resources Mentioned this Episode:LGBT Tech WebsiteVision For Inclusion: An LGBT Broadband FutureLGBT Tech Programs