What does it really mean to build ethical and inclusive AI—and who gets to decide which problems we solve with technology?
Dive into this conversation with Tess Posner as she and Kate O’Neill explore how education, ethics, and diverse voices shape the future of AI.
Topics covered:
The intersection of AI, education, and responsible technology
Early experiences shaping ethical perspectives in tech
Critical thinking versus just coding
Unintended consequences and ethical frameworks
Representation, diversity, and AI bias
Organizational approaches to AI ethics
Incentives and policies for responsible AI
Scaling and challenges of AI literacy
Adapting education for future AI challenges
Building adaptive organizational cultures
Hopeful signals and the next generation of technologists
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Episode Chapters:
Exploring the Heart of Responsible AI [00:00:05]
Early Influences and Tech for Human Flourishing [00:01:16]
The Role of Ethics in Technology Education [00:03:33]
Embedding Critical Thinking Over Code [00:06:58]
Asking Unintended Consequence Questions [00:10:29]
Lived Experience Shaping AI Projects [00:13:20]
How Diversity Shapes Problem-Solving in AI [00:14:39]
Organizational Incentives and Systemic Change [00:18:30]
AI Literacy: Scaling, Challenges, and Surprises [00:28:34]
Adapting Education and Future Perspectives [00:35:25]
Hope, Human Alignment, and Signals to Watch [00:42:14]