To effectively leverage AI, it is important for AI teams to recognize the tension between problems and potential solutions, bridge the gap through systems thinking and facilitation, and make informed decisions by considering trade-offs. Responsible AI standards like Microsoft's emphasize the importance of assessing AI's fit for purpose by questioning if AI is truly the best solution for the problem at hand, encouraging teams to be honest about their choices and consider alternative approaches before proceeding with AI implementation.
Rachel Price is a Principal Information Architect at Microsoft and teaches Information Architecture at the School of Visual Concepts in Seattle. She was a guest on The Informed Life in 2019, discussing the role of structure in improvisation. Today’s conversation focuses on a subject that’s on a lot of information architects’ minds: how to responsibly design AI-powered systems.
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https://theinformed.life/2024/06/02/episode-141-rachel-price/