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AI Ethics Now9. AI and Bias: How AI Shapes What We BuyAs you search for Christmas gifts this season, have you asked ChatGPT or Gemini for recommendations? Katarina Mpofu and Jasmine Rienecker from Stupid Human join the podcast to discuss their groundbreaking research examining how AI systems influence public opinion and decision-making. Conducted in collaboration with the University of Oxford, their study analysed over 8,000 AI-generated responses to uncover systematic biases in how AI systems like ChatGPT and Gemini recommend brands, institutions, and governments.Their findings reveal that AI assistants aren't neutral—they have structured and persistent preferences that favour specific entities regardless of how questions are asked or wh...
2025-12-1524 minAI Ethics Now8. AI and Decentralisation: Own AI or Be Owned By ItIn this episode, Max Sebti, co-founder and CEO of Score, challenges the centralised control of computer vision systems and makes the case for decentralised AI as a matter of public interest.Max brings experience from AI data annotation and model development, where he witnessed how closed systems collect and control vast amounts of visual data. Now at Score, running on the Bittensor network, he's building "open source computer vision" - systems that are publicly verifiable, permissionless, and collectively owned rather than corporately controlled.His central argument: we face a choice between "own AI or be...
2025-12-0125 minAI Ethics Now7. AI and Security: The Arms Race We're LosingIn this episode, Jadee Hansen, Chief Information Security Officer at Vanta, reveals why AI security isn't keeping pace with AI adoption—and why that should concern every organisation.Jadee brings over 20 years of cybersecurity experience across highly regulated sectors, from Target to Code42, where she co-authored the definitive book on insider risk. Now at Vanta, a leading trust management platform, she's navigating one of security's biggest challenges: AI is being deployed by both attackers and defenders faster than either side truly understands it.The numbers are stark: 65% of leaders say their use of agentic AI ex...
2025-11-1722 min
AI Ethics Now6. AI and Enterprise Implementation: Building Bodies for Intelligent BrainsIn this episode, Christian Lund, co-founder of Templafy, the leading AI-powered document generation platform, diagnoses why billions in AI investment aren't translating into business results.Christian's two decades in document automation have given him a front-row seat to AI's enterprise struggles. His central observation: organisations have successfully built the "brain" of AI systems but they're missing the "body." Without the orchestration layer that turns intelligence into action, even sophisticated AI remains largely useless.The conversation explores why speed alone proved insufficient. If you must review everything anyway, you haven't saved time, you've just shifted where...
2025-11-0224 min
AI Ethics Now5. AI and Transparency: Rethinking Assessment Through AuthorshipIn this episode, Ryan Bolick, adjunct assistant professor at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering and Turing Fellow at Fuqua School of Business, discusses Byline - a writing transparency tool he founded that tracks AI and human authorship in real time.Ryan's journey began after his sister-in-law received a zero on her first undergraduate paper when AI detectors falsely claimed she'd used AI throughout - she hadn't used it at all. Combined with conversations revealing students flagged despite honest work and educators struggling with inaccurate detection tools, this led him to build a different solution....
2025-10-2029 min
AI Ethics Now4. AI and Creativity: What Creative Machines Teach Us About OurselvesIn this episode, Dr Maya Ackerman, computer scientist, CEO, musician, and author of the new book "Creative Machines: AI, Art and Us," explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and human creativity. This conversation with Maya challenges fundamental assumptions about machine creativity, with her arguing that the fear of AI hallucinations reveals more about human psychology than technology limitations. She contends that human thought itself is based on hallucinations (primarily our ability to predict and imagine) and that machines' imaginative capabilities make them powerful creative partners rather than threats.Together we explore how AI can expand...
2025-10-0527 min
AI Ethics Now3. AI and Education: From Teaching Tools to Teaching ThinkingIn this episode, Dr Viktoria Mileva, Lecturer in Psychology and Faculty AI Lead at the University of Stirling, explores why we need to move beyond teaching students how to use AI tools towards developing critical AI literacy. Vicky argues that whilst students will naturally learn to use intuitive AI interfaces, they need deeper understanding of what's happening behind the scenes.The conversation tackles the fundamental challenge facing higher education: traditional assessments like "compare and contrast theories" no longer work when AI can complete them effectively. Vicky shares practical solutions being implemented at Stirling, including Microsoft 365 working folders...
2025-08-0327 min
AI Ethics Now2. AI and Practice: From Principles to Real-World SolutionsIn this episode, Lizbeth Chandler, Innovation Lead at Accenture and one of the top 50 people in AI ethics globally, shares her journey from accessible tech user to AI ethics pioneer. With a background spanning computer science, law, and sustainability, Lizbeth offers insights into translating ethical principles into technical solutions.Lizbeth's story begins with her personal experience of growing up with autism in a household of inventors, where her brother created adaptive technology to help her communicate. This early exposure shaped her understanding that AI ethics affects real people's lives, not abstract theory.The conversation explores...
2025-07-2025 min
AI Ethics Now1. AI and Students: What Universities Don't KnowIn this first episode of season two, Yanyan Li, Meifang Zhuo, and Gunisha Aggarwal, three researchers from the University of Warwick, share findings from their WIHEA-funded study exploring how university students actually use AI in their academic work. Not what institutions think they should do, but what they're really doing.Through focus groups with Warwick students, their research reveals a complex picture that challenges assumptions about academic integrity and educational fairness. Students describe using AI as "strategic efficiency" tools - getting summaries before reading, help with essay structure, and grammar assistance - whilst simultaneously acknowledging risks of...
2025-07-0633 minAI Ethics Now20. AI and Copyright: Navigating Creative Technology's Legal ChallengesIn this final episode of the first season, Liesl Rowe, Senior Digital Library Advisor and copyright expert at Leeds Beckett University, demystifies one of the most complex aspects of AI adoption: copyright law. As AI tools become increasingly accessible, understanding the legal landscape becomes crucial for educators, students, and creators alike.Liesl explores the fundamental challenge that's often overlooked in AI discussions: the difference between AI inputs and outputs, and why the former poses far greater copyright risks. While many institutions focus on citing AI-generated content, the real legal minefield lies in what we feed into these...
2025-06-2122 minAI Ethics Now19. AI and Enterprise: Building Innovation Beyond the HypeIn this episode, John Mills, research and innovation expert turned entrepreneur, cuts through the AI hype to explore what really drives successful enterprise adoption. With 14 years of experience working with emerging technologies at the University of Central Lancashire and recent transition to running his own AI consultancy for newsrooms, John offers a unique perspective on innovation in practice.Rather than getting caught up in "either utopia or doom" narratives, John focuses on the fundamental characteristics that make entrepreneurs and organisations successful with AI. He explores the importance of calculated risk-taking, having a clear "why" beyond just making...
2025-06-0926 minAI Ethics Now18. AI and Learning: What HE Can Discover from FE InnovationIn this episode, Philippa (Pip) Armstrong, Digital Innovation Development Coach at Nottingham College, demonstrates how Further Education's collaborative culture offers valuable lessons for Higher Education's approach to AI integration. Rather than banning or tiptoeing around generative AI, Nottingham College has drawn a clear "line in the sand" with their innovative approach that other sectors can learn from.Pip introduces their "ACE" framework - Approach Cautiously and Ethically - and explains how they've created a culture of mindful AI use through transparency, support, and education. We explore their comprehensive strategy including rolling CPD programmes, dedicated Digital Innovation Development...
2025-05-2528 minAI Ethics Now17. AI and the Wrath of Khan't: From Technology Panics to Solar Punk FuturesIn this episode, Stephen Taylor from Regent's University London unpacks our historical tendency to panic about new technologies - from the Luddites destroying textile machinery to farmers blocking tractors, and now AI systems. As Learning Technology Lead, Stephen occupies what he terms the 'third space,' straddling academic and professional services to offer a unique vantage point on technological adoption.Using Bourdieu's habitus as our starting point, we examine how society's collective experiences programme our fearful responses to innovation, whilst media outlets amplify anxieties for headlines. Stephen draws a crucial distinction between AI and search engines: whilst...
2025-05-1128 minAI Ethics Now16. AI and Education: The Quiet Revolution in Learning TechnologyIn this episode, we chat with Graham Atwell, Director of Pontydysgu and Honorary Associate Professor at Warwick University's Institute for Employment Research. With over nine years of experience working with AI in education, Graham offers a refreshingly candid perspective on the current AI landscape. We explore his views on the most exciting recent AI advancements, particularly in language translation tools and small but impactful time-saving applications. Graham shares his concerns about job displacement, corporate dominance in AI development, and the "black box" problem of unexplainable AI. Our discussion highlights the need for interdisciplinary approaches to AI development, greater university...
2025-04-2728 minAI Ethics Now15. AI and Innovation: Bridging Startups and EducationIn this episode, we speak with Randeep Wilkhu, tech entrepreneur and founder of AI company Finden. With 22+ years of experience in the tech industry, including roles as a developer, venture capitalist, and startup founder, Randeep brings valuable insights on AI innovation. We discuss the characteristics of successful AI entrepreneurs, how his technical background provides an advantage in the AI space, and his work mentoring at Warwick Business School. Our conversation explores Finden's privacy-first approach to personal data management, the challenges universities face in adopting AI, and why small and medium-sized businesses may benefit most from AI innovation. Randeep shares...
2025-04-1426 minAI Ethics Now14. AI and Academic Integrity: Reimagining Education Through InnovationIn this episode, we speak with Helen Hope, who leads academic integrity initiatives at the University of Worcester. With extensive experience in both higher education and secondary schools, Helen brings valuable insights from across educational sectors. We discuss how the emergence of generative AI in late 2022 disrupted established academic integrity practices, and how Helen has since led a university-wide group exploring AI integration across teaching, assessment, and institutional processes. Our conversation examines practical applications of AI for teachers, particularly in reducing planning time and supporting neurodiverse students. Helen references Sir Ken Robinson's critique of traditional education models, suggesting AI...
2025-03-3126 minAI Ethics Now13. AI and Transformation: Industry Insights for Higher EducationIn this episode, we speak with Raja Javaid, Chief Information and Transformation Officer at the University of Warwick. With 20+ years of experience in the private sector at companies like Dixons, Boots, and Rolls-Royce, Raja brings a unique cross-industry perspective to AI in education. We discuss the "iPhone moment" of generative AI, Warwick's new AI Centre of Excellence, and how the university is developing ethical frameworks based on OECD principles. Our conversation explores the balance between AI advancement and human values, examining challenges of bias, explainability, and sustainability. Raja shares insights on how universities can responsibly integrate AI while maintaining...
2025-03-1729 minAI Ethics Now12. AI and Education: The Human-AI PartnershipIn this episode, we explore AI in education with University of Chester experts, Dr Katharine Welsh and Laura Milne. Katharine, an Associate Professor and University Innovation Fellow, and Laura, Head of Digital Education, lead their institution's AI and Education Working Group. They share insights on how they are working to responsibly integrate AI into their higher education context. Our conversation examines balancing AI's potential with challenges of sustainability, bias, and data privacy. We also discuss the "black box" nature of AI, changing assessment practices, and the importance of human judgment. Finally, we explore how universities can build AI literacy...
2025-03-0232 minAI Ethics Now11. AI and Social Justice: Decolonising Digital KnowledgeIn this episode, we explore the complex relationship between AI, social justice, and education with Dr Gurnam Singh, Honorary Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Warwick. Drawing from his extensive background in anti-racism, decoloniality, and pedagogical research, Dr Singh examines how AI systems intersect with existing social inequities. The conversation unpacks critical questions about bias in AI, from the limitations of training data in capturing diverse human knowledge to the potential for AI to either reinforce or challenge systemic inequalities. Dr Singh brings a unique sociological perspective to discussions of human intelligence versus artificial intelligence, exploring how...
2025-02-1727 minAI Ethics Now10. AI and Ethics in Practice: Corporate PerspectivesIn this episode, we delve into the critical intersection of AI ethics and corporate responsibility with Ganesan Keerthivasan and Tom Tirpak from ZealStrat, a strategic management consulting firm. Our guests bring unique perspectives: Ganesan, an MD-turned-CEO with a background in healthcare, and Tom, an electrical engineering PhD with extensive experience in AI implementation across multiple industries. They explore five key ethical considerations for AI development, including bias and fairness, privacy concerns, transparency, human-AI collaboration, and security risks. The conversation examines how businesses, individuals, and governments can work together to create responsible AI systems, drawing insights from emerging standards like...
2025-02-0340 minAI Ethics Now9. AI and Consciousness: The Human ConditionIn this episode, we will begin to explore the intriguing world of consciousness and artificial intelligence with Professor Anil Seth, a renowned expert in cognitive and computational neuroscience. Professor Seth, whose research spans AI, neuroscience, and philosophy, offers a unique perspective on the ethical dimensions of AI. We examine the possibility of artificial consciousness, the impact of AI on our understanding of human consciousness, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI systems that mimic human-like qualities, such as language and emotion.AI Ethics Now Exploring the ethical dilemmas of AI in Higher Education and beyond. A...
2025-01-2026 minAI Ethics Now8. AI and the Future of Work: Unlocking ProductivityThis week, we explore the exciting potential of AI in the workplace with Daniella Latham, Principal Product Marketing Manager at Atlassian. Daniella shares her perspective and expertise on the impact AI has on knowledge workers and ethical implications in business - from entrepreneurs and start-ups to big enterprises.
AI Ethics Now
Exploring the ethical dilemmas of AI in Higher Education and beyond.
A University of Warwick IATL Podcast
This podcast series was developed by Dr Tom Ritchie and Dr Jennie Mills, the module leads of the IATL module "The AI Revolution: Ethi...
2025-01-0320 minAI Ethics Now7. AI and Human Rights: Why are Robots always white?This week, we delve into the critical intersection of AI and human rights. Our guest, Imogen Canavan, is a legal consultant working on the front lines of refugee protection. With her expertise in human rights and her experience supporting individuals fleeing persecution, Imogen provides invaluable insights into the potential impacts of AI on refugees and the importance of ensuring that these technologies are used ethically and responsibly. Tune in to this important conversation!
AI Ethics Now
Exploring the ethical dilemmas of AI in Higher Education and beyond.
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2025-01-0329 min
AI Ethics Now6. AI and Education: Ethical Dilemmas and Design Thinking SolutionsThis week we are joined by Pavan Konanur, CEO and Co-Founder of Hoja AI, an educational AI start up. Pavan discusses the concepts of AI, Innovation, and Design Thinking.
AI Ethics Now
Exploring the ethical dilemmas of AI in Higher Education and beyond.
A University of Warwick IATL Podcast
This podcast series was developed by Dr Tom Ritchie and Dr Jennie Mills, the module leads of the IATL module "The AI Revolution: Ethics, Technology, and Society" at the University of Warwick. The AI Revolution module explores the history, curre...
2025-01-0331 minAI Ethics Now5. AI and Policy: Health, Wealth, and Universal Human HappinessIn this episode, Smera Jayadeva, a Researcher at the Alan Turing Institute and Visiting Researcher at the Digital Environment Research Institute, joins us to discuss critical issues in AI ethics and responsible innovation
AI Ethics Now
Exploring the ethical dilemmas of AI in Higher Education and beyond.
A University of Warwick IATL Podcast
This podcast series was developed by Dr Tom Ritchie and Dr Jennie Mills, the module leads of the IATL module "The AI Revolution: Ethics, Technology, and Society" at the University of Warwick. The AI Revolution module e...
2025-01-0322 minAI Ethics Now4. AI and Governments: The Revolution in TelecommunicationsThis week, we chat with Dr. Chris Murphy, Regional CTO, EMEA at VIAVI Solutions, and a member of the UK Telecom Innovation Network. He discusses the opportunities and threats of AI in the UK telecoms industry
AI Ethics Now
Exploring the ethical dilemmas of AI in Higher Education and beyond.
A University of Warwick IATL Podcast
This podcast series was developed by Dr Tom Ritchie and Dr Jennie Mills, the module leads of the IATL module "The AI Revolution: Ethics, Technology, and Society" at the University of Warwick. The AI R...
2025-01-0324 minAI Ethics Now3. AI and Decoloniality: What could possibly go wrong?This week, we're joined by Dr Sanjay Sharma, Associate Professor in the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies at the University of Warwick. Sanjay's sector-leading work on technologies of race and racism, drawing from critical data justice, decolonial, and abolitionist perspectives, provides crucial insights into the potential harms of AI.
AI Ethics Now
Exploring the ethical dilemmas of AI in Higher Education and beyond.
A University of Warwick IATL Podcast
This podcast series was developed by Dr Tom Ritchie and Dr Jennie Mills, the module leads of the IATL module "The...
2025-01-0333 minAI Ethics Now2. AI and Education: The Future of AI-Powered LearningThis week, we explore the exciting potential of AI in education with Dr Lynne Taylerson, Director and Lead Trainer at Real Time Education. Lynne, also a researcher in learning technology and a consultant for an AI design organisation, shares her insights on creating engaging learning spaces powered by AI. Join us for a conversation about the future of education.
AI Ethics Now
Exploring the ethical dilemmas of AI in Higher Education and beyond.
A University of Warwick IATL Podcast
This podcast series was developed by Dr Tom Ritchie...
2025-01-0328 minAI Ethics Now1. The AI Revolution: AI and the Future of HumanityThis week on AI Ethics Now, we're joined by Andrew Maynard, Professor of Advanced Technology Transitions at Arizona State University, a leading voice on the future of humanity. Professor Maynard has increasingly focused his research on the responsible development of AI, exploring the ethical, social, and environmental implications of this transformative technology. A renowned commentator on the future of humanity, Professor Maynard brings a unique perspective to the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid advancement of AI.
AI Ethics Now
Exploring the ethical dilemmas of AI in Higher Education and beyond.
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2025-01-0327 min
Student Experience by DesignSpecial Episode on AI: Yiran XuIn this special episode I am joined by Yiran Xu, Doctoral Research at the Warwick Business School with the Information Systems Management & Analytics Group. Yiran's research is dedicated to understanding the ethicality of AI. As a member of the University of Warwick AI working group and investigator on the Warwick International Higher Education Academy (WIHEA) Future of Learning project, Yiran shares her insights on the implications of AI for learning and student success.
2023-10-0635 min
What Will I Be When I Grow Up?Paradise found: Dr Bryan Brazeau on the immeasurable value of an interdisciplinary liberal arts degree and how it has transformed his lifeWhat really is the value of a liberal arts degree? Associate Professor (Liberal Arts) at the University of Warwick, Dr Bryan Brazeau, has answers and questions for those of you considering a liberal arts degree. Discover how the world can be your oyster with this degree and how it’s made Dr Bryan cross oceans and transformed his life.Dr Bryan Brazeau is Associate Professor (Liberal Arts) at the University of Warwick, UK. Before joining the Warwick’s School for Cross-faculty Studies in 2017, Bryan was a Research Fellow in Italian Studies at Warwick on the proj...
2021-12-0153 min