PODCAST | Navigating AI Policy and Ethics with Dr. Ravit Dotan
In this podcast, we explore the rapidly evolving landscape of AI policy and ethics with Dr. Ravit Dotan and AAAS STPF fellow Jose Hurtado.
The conversation begins with discussing how AI policy has become a major topic in recent headlines, sharing insights on the importance of integrating ethics into AI development and policymaking. Jose and Dr. Dotan delve into the challenges federal agencies and organizations face in defining AI and how existing laws can be adapted to cover AI advancements, and further address concerns about the dominance of organizations with extensive computing.
Dr. Dotan also chats about the future of computer science and software engineering jobs in light of AI advancements, emphasizing that addressing job displacement is a crucial part of AI ethics.
This episode underscores the pressing need for strategic and ethical approaches to AI policy and development, highlighting the critical role of clear definitions, inclusive practices, and proactive regulation.
Guest
Ravit Dotan, Ph.D., Philosophy
Lab Director of the Collaborative AI Responsibility (CAIR) Lab at the University of Pittsburgh
100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics for 2023
AI ethics advisor, researcher, speaker, and content creator
Host
José Hurtado, Ph.D., Computer Scientist
2022-24 Executive Branch Fellow at the National Science Foundation
Executive Producer
José Hurtado, Ph.D., Computer Scientist
2022-24 Executive Branch Fellow at the National Science Foundation
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Meryleen Mena, Ph.D., Socio-Cultural Anthropologist
2022-24 Executive Branch Fellow at the National Science Foundation
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