AI Development and Cultural Values with Maria Luciana Axente

The future of AI lies at the intersection of technology and ethics. How do we navigate this complex landscape?  Today, I’m joined by Maria Luciana Axente, Head of Public Policy and Ethics at PwC UK and Intellectual Forum Senior Research Associate at Jesus College Cambridge, who offers key insights into the ethical implications of AI.

Key Takeaways:

(03:56) The importance of integrating ethical principles into AI.
(08:22) Preserving humanity in the age of AI.
(12:19) Embedding value alignment in AI systems.
(15:59) Fairness and voluntary commitments in AI.
(21:01) Participatory AI and including diverse voices.
(24:05) Cultural value systems shaping AI policies.
(26:25) The importance of reflecting on AI’s impact before implementation.
(27:48) Learning from other industries to govern AI better.
(28:59) AI as a socio-technical system, not just technology.

Resources Mentioned:

PWC homepage

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