In this episode, I’m joined by Scott Logic’s Sophia Ashley and Alix Dunn from the ‘Computer Says Maybe’ podcast for a wide-ranging discussion that poses ethical questions frequently ignored in the race for technological innovation.
Together, we explore the intersection of technology and power, and examine whether society is unwittingly allowing technology to reshape our world without adequate scrutiny or safeguards. As technological innovations continue to promote the atomisation and polarisation of society and the erosion of human agency, we consider what’s required to achieve the right balance of People, Planet and Profit.
From the global to the local, we round off the discussion by providing practical advice on how you can promote a more human-centric approach to technology in your life and your work.
Useful links for this episode
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Defying Datafication with Dr Abeba Birhane – Computer Says Maybe
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The Human in the Loop: what’s it like to work in the AI supply chain? – Computer Says Maybe
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Are we sleepwalking into tomorrow’s AI challenges? – Oliver Cronk
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Gradual Disempowerment: Systemic Existential Risks from Incremental AI Development – Jan Kulveit, Raymond Douglas, Nora Ammann, Deger Turan, David Krueger, David Duvenaud