AI and the Public Interest: Ethics, Accessibility, and Impact
- RESOURCES
- Jan 2, 2020
- 2 min read
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is changing how we think about many areas of public interest, including education, healthcare, marketing, and communication, to name a few. In addition to recognizing that access to AI is not universal, academics, professionals, and activists are concerned about the moral judgment and ethical practices in AI and the potential consequences of AI manipulation of human behavior.
Stories Change Power co-hosted this discussion with the Public Interest Communications Educators Network.
PANELISTS: Alisa Miller is CEO of Pluralytics, a human-driven AI-powered language intelligence platform. She is a tech founder, member of the Global AI Council of Credera, and chair of the Lumina Foundation Board of Directors. former chairwoman and CEO of Public Radio International (PRI).
Becca Bycott is founder and principal of Meeting the Moment Advisory, a consulting firm that helps senior executives and nonprofit leaders realign their orgs to address issues redefining our world, including the impact of AI. Prior to consulting, Becca spent several years focused on latest issues in AI and ethics and digital transformation in leading the FiscalNote Executive Institute, a thought leadership network for senior executives at global companies.
Nicholas Wittenberg is Corporate Counsel and Senior Advisor for Legal Technology and Innovation at Armedia. His previous positions include serving as Senior Legal Counsel at The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Moderated by Nader Dagher Doctoral Student and Graduate Assistant at the University of Florida.
In this discussion, Alisa, Becca, and Nick discussed the ethics, accessibility, and impact of AI to help clarify who is responsible for protecting the public interest and weigh the benefits and risks of using AI.
The webinar provides: - A short history of AI; - An overview of ethical considerations around regulating AI; - Insights into AI accessibility and uses; - What impact AI could have on your work, particularly in public interest communications; and - Recommended resources for how to learn more.
