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Are You a Robot?

Are You a Robot?

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Are You a Robot? is a new podcast series exploring the ethics questions surrounding technology and bringing insights from this to as wide a community as possible.

The electric host, Demetrios Brinkmann will be interviewing a cohort of experts and thought leaders each series in search of what makes us human, and if and how we remain separate from the machines.
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S6E8: Season Six Recap and Review // Charles Radclyffe

Are You a Robot?Jul 05, 2021

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S10E12: Season Ten Recap // Charles Radclyffe

S10E12: Season Ten Recap // Charles Radclyffe

Season Ten Finale! Charles Radclyffe, partner at EthicsGrade joins us to discuss his highlights of Season Ten. What have been your highlights? Let us know in our Slack community or in the comments below! You can check out all of the episodes in Season Ten here: https://buff.ly/3mlSH6y!

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg.

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Timestamps:
[00:00] Article's main takeaways
[05:44] Why not get a new computer?
[11:12] Other fish in town
[18:36] Taking losses than supporting every operating system
[27:06] Painful poor user experience  
[31:00] The uncomfortable truth
[34:00] The Car Analogy
[37:50] Fair assessment
[42:58] Being spied on Alexa
[48:15] Unnecessary renewals
[52:27] Using Linux
[53:42] Cyber security
[54:52] Recycle and reuse
[57:14] Incentives and momentum
[1:04:42] Wrap up

Jun 06, 202201:06:31
S10E11: The Untold Story of a Veteran and a Googler at Project Maven // Amina Al Sherif

S10E11: The Untold Story of a Veteran and a Googler at Project Maven // Amina Al Sherif

Amina joins us to discuss her journey at Google, working on Project Maven.

Interview with Amina Al Sherif, Chief Innovation Officer at Anno.Ai. Follow her on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/34prFVQor Twitter: https://bit.ly/3sbMEUF

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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Amina’s blog: https://bit.ly/3gggEJm

AYAR? episode “Killer Robots” with Wanda and Richard: https://bit.ly/3gc9Z2X

Mar 21, 202256:52
S10E10: Catching Fake News and Cyber Attacks // Monika Venčkauskaitė

S10E10: Catching Fake News and Cyber Attacks // Monika Venčkauskaitė

AI’s involvement in cybersecurity is both a threat and saviour. Whilst this technology can prevent cyber-attacks, it can also be a method in creating them too. In this interview with Monika, we discuss the upsides and downsides of this type of technology.

Interview with Monika Venčkauskaitė, Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Vinted. Follow her on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3saCJhNand Twitter: https://bit.ly/3AQ5eFz

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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Mar 14, 202257:45
S10E09: How AI Stopped You Getting That Job Part 2 // Merve Hickok

S10E09: How AI Stopped You Getting That Job Part 2 // Merve Hickok

Have you been thinking about how our data is collected and what exactly it is used for? What about bias in recruitment? In this episode, Merve discusses how little we know about how our data is being collected in our day-to-day lives and how AI affects our chances of getting our dream job.

Interview with Merve Hickok, Founder of AIethicist.org & Lighthouse Career Consulting. Follow Merve on Twitter: @Hickokmerve and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2VJ9Eul

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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Resources:

Merve’s Medium article about data collection in a pandemic: https://bit.ly/3qCG8Ew

Mar 07, 202259:15
S10E08: A Citizen's Guide to AI // John Zerilli

S10E08: A Citizen's Guide to AI // John Zerilli

In our interview with John Zerilli, discuss his book, “A Citizen’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence”, as well as how we can manage bias in AI.

Interview with John Zerilli, philosopher, author, and Research Fellow in the University of Oxford. You can follow him on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rfaNdz or LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3HitYIW

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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COMPAS (software)

A Citizen’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence: https://bit.ly/3reXhGX

Feb 28, 202201:18:09
S10E07: Is Seeing Believing? // Lisa Talia Moretti and Anne Rogers

S10E07: Is Seeing Believing? // Lisa Talia Moretti and Anne Rogers

Both Anne and Lisa teamed up in a collaborative project, “Is Seeing Believing?”. The project explores how people feel about AI, depending on how the technology is represented in the media. In our interview with Lisa and Anne, we dive into the findings of this project and discuss how we can create images that better represent the power of AI.

Lisa Talia Moretti is a Digital Sociologist and Tech Ethics Activist. You can follow her on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3IOKfFQor LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/34kG5qd

Anne is an art and innovation consultant. You can follow her on Twitter: https://bit.ly/34kGk4B

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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Is Seeing Believing? - https://bit.ly/3ubW1X0

Lisa’s TedTalk - https://bit.ly/3AFXZQu

Email to contact Lisa and Anne: info@culture.a.com

Feb 21, 202201:08:04
S10E06: Robots with Morals // Nell Watson

S10E06: Robots with Morals // Nell Watson

In our interview with Nell Watson, we discuss a future with moral artificial intelligences and how this might assist human personal development.

Interview with Nell Watson, Non-resident Senior Fellow at Atlantic Council, AI Faculty member at Singularity University and AI Ethics Engineer at IEEE Standards Association. You can follow her on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3r5ybdp or LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3g62udL 

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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Feb 14, 202201:01:07
S10E05: The Case for Active Transhumanism // David Wood

S10E05: The Case for Active Transhumanism // David Wood

David Wood joins us to discuss his visions for the future, and how technology is going to impact our daily lives.

Interview with David Wood, futurist speaker, analyst, commentator, and writer. Follow him on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3HaooIB or LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3r4hL4W

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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Towards the 100 millionth | Delta Wisdom - https://bit.ly/3r5lyz1

Smartphones and beyond | Lessons from the remarkable rise and fall of Symbian - https://bit.ly/3o6EMT7

The Abolition of Aging | The forthcoming radical extension of healthy human longevity - https://bit.ly/34bkSz6

Vital Foresight - https://amzn.to/3r5vcSg

Feb 07, 202258:28
S10E04: Lloyd v Google // Ian De Freitas

S10E04: Lloyd v Google // Ian De Freitas

Ian De Freitas joins us to discuss legal issues involving data, intellectual property, and technology. We dive into cases such as Lloyd vs Google, and Project Red Card.

Interview with Ian De Freitas, Partner at Farrer and Co. You can follow him on LinkedIn:
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This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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Timestamps:
0:00 Start of episode
00:12 Background to Ian de Freitas
02:22 Shoutout to our sponsors, EthicsGrade
03:40 Start of interview with Ian
07:19 Has the law been able to keep up with technological change?
08:17 Getting justice for data harms
12:18 Issues with censoring  
14:58 Lloyd vs Google  
28:20 Targeted ads
28:43 How to deal with a case against Big Tech?
30:15 Are Big Tech trying to do something different now?
35:32 Ian helping a client uncover all of their data
40:00 Cookies policies
48:38 How the Tech ecosystem changed with Edward Snowden?
54:18 Project Red Card
58:30 Are you a robot?

Resources:
Project Red Card: https://bit.ly/3ID2rCn  
Lloyd vs Google: https://bit.ly/3uahj74


Jan 31, 202259:17
S10E03: The Decentralisation of the Internet // Davi Ottenheimer

S10E03: The Decentralisation of the Internet // Davi Ottenheimer

Davi joins us to discuss how the Internet has evolved since its creation. We also dive into the issues with Facebook, and why everyone needs to deactivate their social media accounts.

Interview with Davi Ottenheimer, Lead Security at Inrupt. You can check out his blog here: https://bit.ly/3Ks00nM

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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Interview with Robbie Stamp: https://bit.ly/3qIPVLj

“The Three-Body People” https://bit.ly/33UYaLi

Mark Zuckerberg’s interview: https://bit.ly/3cHkUj5

Davi’s blog: https://bit.ly/3rD7sno

Jan 24, 202201:10:57
S10E02: The Bumpy Road to Responsible AI // Alka Roy

S10E02: The Bumpy Road to Responsible AI // Alka Roy

Alka Roy joins us to talk about the Responsible Innovation Project, an initiative to start the dialogue with technology leaders from various industries about what it means to develop technologies in a responsible manner.

Alka is the founder of Responsible Innovation Project. You can follow her on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/33z8Cbv

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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Resources:

Responsible AI Roundtable results: https://bit.ly/3tpnHr4

Jan 17, 202251:28
S10E01: Algorithmic Justice // Renee Cummings

S10E01: Algorithmic Justice // Renee Cummings

Renée Cummings joins us to start our TENTH season of Are You A Robot?! In this episode, we dive into actions we can take to ensure AI remains free from bias and other ethical issues.

Interview with Renée, AI ethicist, data activist and criminologist. You can follow her on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/32Y81Qdor Twitter: https://bit.ly/3G0hmFF

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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Jan 10, 202256:48
S09E08: Are You A Robot? IRL

S09E08: Are You A Robot? IRL

Charles and Demetrios meet up in real life to talk about their highlights from the podcast series so far!

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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Resources

RadioLab’s “Facebook Supreme Court”: https://bit.ly/3q5BuzF

“A Citizen’s Guide to AI”: https://bit.ly/324ejOb

Dec 16, 202153:37
S09E07: The Misinformation Supply Chain // Doowan Lee

S09E07: The Misinformation Supply Chain // Doowan Lee

In our episode with Doowan Lee, we look at how fake news and misinformation campaigns affect different societies and we can use AI to combat this. We’ve already seen how fake news campaigns have concerned the right wing’s power position in many democracies across the globe – how can we stop misinformation from taking over?

Interview with Doowan Lee, Senior Advisor at the Institute for Security and Technology & CEO/Cofounder of VAT (Veracity Authentication Systems Technology). You can follow Doowan on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3DRGmxO

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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Mark Zuckerberg is betting Facebook’s future on the metaverse: https://bit.ly/3cHkUj5

Nov 29, 202101:07:09
S09E06: How Can We Efficiently Regulate AI? // David Haber

S09E06: How Can We Efficiently Regulate AI? // David Haber

In our interview with David, we discuss how engineers need to build AI in line with regulation. We also think about innovation versus law, and how we can create suitable regulatory structures to ensure that start-ups, innovators and everyone else can create new AI applications.

David is the Founder and CEO at Lakera. You can follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/31URgVt and Twitter: https://bit.ly/326w5Qy

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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Prolog: https://bit.ly/3Dobftw

EU Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI: https://bit.ly/30vTr0U

How did software get so reliable without proof?: https://bit.ly/3qIeWH5

Nov 22, 202157:07
S09E05: Understanding the Fourth Industrial Revolution // Peter Scott

S09E05: Understanding the Fourth Industrial Revolution // Peter Scott

In our interview with Peter, discuss how we can help people understand AI and the risks associated with this technology. We also think about the future of AI, what types of jobs we want machines to do and what we should leave for ourselves. Peter firmly believes in the importance of involving everyone in this conversation — but where do we begin?

Interview with Peter Scott, author, speaker, and consultant. You can follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3CjVPoK

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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"Crisis of Control: How Artificial SuperIntelligences May Destroy or Save the Human Race" by Peter Scott - https://amzn.to/2YLNn3Z

Wheat and chessboard problem - https://bit.ly/3CjjCp5

Moore's Law Definition - https://bit.ly/3nhnEdm

The Centre for the Study of Existential Risk - https://bit.ly/3Cho5Zl

Future of Life Institute - https://bit.ly/3DpCWT2

OpenAI - https://bit.ly/30uvuHS

AI in Fiction Panel, Artificial Intelligence and You podcast - https://spoti.fi/3wNJhVx

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - https://bit.ly/3qGeitE

Nov 15, 202101:02:47
S09E04: Deglamorizing AI // Fiona Browne

S09E04: Deglamorizing AI // Fiona Browne

In our conversation with Fiona, we dive into the importance of data quality. Fiona is a strong advocate in applying rigour to the data process in machine learning. She firmly believes that the unglamorous side of machine learning needs to be addressed and standardised to avoid unethical issues related to these technologies.

Interview with Fiona Browne, Head of AI at Datactics. You can follow Fiona on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flbrowne/

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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Nov 08, 202101:02:26
S09E03: An Ethical Mindset // Jeff Kluge

S09E03: An Ethical Mindset // Jeff Kluge

In our interview with Jeff Kluge, we will be discussing what exactly ethical means, and how companies can answer these concerns in regard to honesty and trust.

Jeff Kluge is the Founder & CEO Holistic Ethics. You can follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3w2OM2x

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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Nov 01, 202101:19:21
S9E2: A Trustworthy Approach to AI // Meeri Haataja

S9E2: A Trustworthy Approach to AI // Meeri Haataja

In this episode with Meeri Haataja, we discuss how we can systemise responsible AI.

Meeri is the CEO & Co-Founder of Saidot. You can follow her on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jvLX52 or LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2ZjE5wF

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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Oct 25, 202157:25
S9E1: Not My Robots! // Arne Maibaum

S9E1: Not My Robots! // Arne Maibaum

What comes to your mind as soon as you hear the word “robot”? Maybe it’s R2-D2, the Terminator or even our podcast! In this episode, Arne joins us to discuss the complexities around the imagery of robots, and why we are so obsessed with making robots look like humans.

Interview with Arne Maibaum, PhD Candidate in Sociology and team member of NotMyRobots. You can follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3uZn2vb Twitter: https://bit.ly/3FC1DNl

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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Oct 18, 202101:03:44
S8E8: Season Eight Recap and Review // Ryan Carrier

S8E8: Season Eight Recap and Review // Ryan Carrier

Season Eight Finale! Ryan Carrier, Executive Director at ForHumanity, joins us to discuss his season highlights. What have been your favourite bits? Let us know in our Slack community or in the comments below!

You can find all of the episodes from Season 8 here: https://bit.ly/2YihzmD

Ryan is the Executive Director at ForHumanity. Follow him on Twitter @ForHumanity_Org or LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3rA2U0b

This episode is bought to you by ForHumanity. ForHumanity’s mission is to examine and analyse the downside risks associated with the ubiquitous advance of AI & Automation, to engage in risk mitigation and ensure the optimal outcome. You can find out more information here: https://forhumanity.center/ You can also follow ForHumanity on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3y3FVg8and Facebook: https://bit.ly/3zaM6AI

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Oct 04, 202101:07:14
S8E7: Disparities in Data Access // Steven Lee

S8E7: Disparities in Data Access // Steven Lee

There are many other barriers, including language, education, and culture. In our interview with Steven, we discuss how we can ensure a country’s populous have fair access to information and data. We’ll think about how we’re using data in the midst of large-scale social, economic, and health emergencies, such as the COVID19 crisis, and if we’re using it in the right way.

Steven Lee is Senior Solution Leader at McKinsey, Researcher for Analytics and Complex Systems at University of Maryland, and Affiliated Faculty for the George Mason University School of Business. You can follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3m4Bj5r

This episode is bought to you by ForHumanity. ForHumanity’s mission is to examine and analyse the downside risks associated with the ubiquitous advance of AI & Automation, to engage in risk mitigation and ensure the optimal outcome. You can find out more information here: https://forhumanity.center/ You can also follow ForHumanity on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3y3FVg8and Facebook: https://bit.ly/3zaM6AI

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Sep 30, 202154:16
S8E6: The Data Power Imbalance // Sarah Clarke

S8E6: The Data Power Imbalance // Sarah Clarke

In our interview with Sarah Clarke, we discuss the data power imbalance between consumers and organisations, and how we can control what happens to our personal information.

Sarah is the CEO of Infospectives and Fellow at ForHumanity. You can follow her on Twitter https://bit.ly/3tMIt1Ror LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3kgie0B

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Sep 16, 202159:53
S8E5: Bridging the AI Gap // Navrina Singh

S8E5: Bridging the AI Gap // Navrina Singh

In our interview with Navrina Singh, we dive into Credo AI and what good AI governance should look like. We also think about the role that humans play when developing tech and how we can ensure there is always a human oversight in these processes.

Navrina is the founder and CEO of Credo AI, Mozilla Board Member and Young Global Leader at World Economic Forum. You can follow her on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3nGPdgTor LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/394RslA

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Sep 13, 202154:10
S8E4: Law and Data Privacy // Mark Potkewitz

S8E4: Law and Data Privacy // Mark Potkewitz

 In this episode, Mark joins us to discuss how technological advancements have changed the legal sphere.

Mark is the Co-Director at Legal Innovation Centre and Fellow at ForHumanity. You can follow him on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3l4WNih or LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3hcsG7d

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Sep 09, 202101:24:12
S8E3: Matching Algorithms // Miles Everson

S8E3: Matching Algorithms // Miles Everson

In our interview with Miles, we discuss how matching algorithms and other types of AI can amplify human bias.

Miles is the CEO at MBO Partners and Former Global Advisory and Consulting Leader. You can follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tbnyVT

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Sep 06, 202153:52
S8E2: Talking AI Ethics with a Philosopher // Enrico Panai

S8E2: Talking AI Ethics with a Philosopher // Enrico Panai

In our conversation with Enrico Panai, we discuss his work with ForHumanity and highlight the importance of ethics and philosophy in every stage of AI development.

Enrico is the founder of Be Ethical and a Fellow at ForHumanity. You can follow him on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3zCpZmCor LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3jAHGxE

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Sep 02, 202158:19
S8E1: How to Comply to the EU Regulations // Adam Leon Smith

S8E1: How to Comply to the EU Regulations // Adam Leon Smith

Since the draft EU regulations have been released, there have been many discussions on what they mean, what’s missing, and how it will be implemented. In our interview with Adam, we’ll be diving into applying the regulations from a technical perspective.

Adam Leon Smith is the CTO at neuro and Dragonfly, and an elected Board Member of ForHumanity. You can follow him on Twitter https://bit.ly/3gj0cIR or LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3j2pfBo

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Aug 30, 202140:36
S7E8: Season Seven Recap and Review // Charles Radclyffe

S7E8: Season Seven Recap and Review // Charles Radclyffe

Season Seven Finale! Charles Radclyffe, partner at EthicsGrade joins us to discuss his highlights of Season Seven. What have been your highlights? Let us know in our Slack community or in the comments below! You can check out all of the episodes in Season Seven here: https://bit.ly/3ggjKxq

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Aug 19, 202101:09:59
S7E7: Headhunting in AI // Kelly Gauthier

S7E7: Headhunting in AI // Kelly Gauthier

In our interview with Kelly, we discuss what it’s like to be a recruiter in this space and how a company can hire a data scientist. We also ask Kelly for her insights from her podcast The Data Dig, a podcast aimed to demystify data science.

Kelly Gauthier is the Managing Director and Founder of Gauthier Search. You can follow her on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2VdkL1S

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Aug 02, 202147:50
S7E6: Looking After Your Digital Wellbeing // Adam Yasmin

S7E6: Looking After Your Digital Wellbeing // Adam Yasmin

In our interview with Adam Yasmin, we’ll discuss how humans can feel less like a robot in terms of our relationship with technology, social media, and work-life.

Adam is a Digital Habits Coach. You can follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2UVjrjW or Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ycF7X9

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Jul 29, 202101:08:20
S7E5: Better Economic Policy using AI // Stephan Zheng

S7E5: Better Economic Policy using AI // Stephan Zheng

Stephan Zheng joins us to discuss how we can use AI to create better economic policies.

Stephan is a Lead Research Scientist, and Manager at Salesforce. You can follow him on Twitter ( https://bit.ly/3BIUIjF) or LinkedIn ( https://bit.ly/3y1KGYu )

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Jul 26, 202150:12
S7E4: AI Compliance in a Box // Fion Lee-Madan

S7E4: AI Compliance in a Box // Fion Lee-Madan

In our interview with Fion, we discuss how companies are preparing to develop more ethical AI algorithms, especially against the upcoming regulations. We also dive into diversity in AI and how the lack of inclusivity amplifies risks in machine learning.

Fion Lee-Madan is a Co-Founder and COO at Fairly AI. You can follow her on LinkedIn ( https://bit.ly/3ixUnaD).

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Jul 22, 202154:55
S7E3: How to Use Data as a Tool of Empowerment // Sarah Williams

S7E3: How to Use Data as a Tool of Empowerment // Sarah Williams

In our interview with Sarah, we’ll be discussing if we can fully remove biases from data sets, and how we can decolonise data structures. Sarah herself has worked on multiple amazing projects in which we can do so, for example Digital Matatus, which shows how to pull the omnipresent nature of mobile technology in developing countries to collect data for infrastructure. This data created a new, successful transit map for Nairobi and has led to a spark, where similar projects are developing in other cities.

Sarah Williams is an Associate Professor of Technology and Urban Planning at MIT Director of the Civic Data Design Lab and Author. Follow her on Twitter ( https://bit.ly/3zqRFuz ) or LinkedIn ( https://bit.ly/3ex40Fn )

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Jul 19, 202156:45
S7E2: Big Tech and Misinformation // Noah Gift

S7E2: Big Tech and Misinformation // Noah Gift

In this episode with Noah Gift, we will be looking at unethical issues across the Big Tech industry. Companies such as Google, Twitter and Facebook are employing some of the smartest people in the industry — why aren’t their products thought out? Why aren’t employees able to predict the unsurprising ethical issues from faulty algorithms?

Noah is a Data Science Academic and Machine Learning Enthusiast. You can follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/36iKkRc

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Jul 15, 202101:06:42
S7E1: Killer Robots // Wanda Muñoz & Richard Moyes

S7E1: Killer Robots // Wanda Muñoz & Richard Moyes

In this episode, Wanda Muñoz and Richard Moyes join us to discuss what action needs to be taken to create a legal framework about autonomous weapons to prevent killer robots.

Richard is Managing Director of Article 36, a specialist non-profit organisation focused on reducing harm from weapons. Wanda is a member of SEHLAC, where her current focus lies in banning autonomous weapons. You can follow Richard on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/35ZHHn0 or Twitter (@rjmoyes) and Wanda on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2Te5QUk or Twitter (https://bit.ly/2SB7Bue)

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Jul 12, 202101:03:57
S6E8: Season Six Recap and Review // Charles Radclyffe
Jul 05, 202156:48
S6E7: 'Machine Ethics' meets 'Are You A Robot?' // Ben Byford

S6E7: 'Machine Ethics' meets 'Are You A Robot?' // Ben Byford

In this episode of “Are You A Robot?”, Ben Byford joins us to discuss his insights from “Machine Ethics”, and how much the AI ethics space has changed over the past 5 years.

Ben is also a Consultant at Ethical by Design. You can follow him on Twitter (@benbyford) or LinkedIn.

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Jun 14, 202101:05:50
S6E6: NHS Data Grab // Phil Booth

S6E6: NHS Data Grab // Phil Booth

Are you aware of what’s happening with your health data? Currently, the NHS is preparing to share medical histories of 55m patients’ information to share with third parties. In this episode, Phil Booth joins us to discuss the implications of this and what it means for society.

UPDATE: After recording this episode, the NHS delayed the plan to share GP patient data in England to 1st September 2021. The deadline now to opt out is 23rd August 2021.

Phil Booth is the Coordinator at medConfidential. Follow on Twitter (@medConfidential) or LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3v7CXpJ

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Jun 10, 202158:26
S6E5: Breaking Down Barriers in Tech // Caroline Williams

S6E5: Breaking Down Barriers in Tech // Caroline Williams

In this episode of ‘Are You A Robot?’, Caroline Williams joins us to discuss digital and financial inclusion, and how she and the team at The Do Good Only Company are aiming to reduce bias in the tech workforce.

Caroline is the Founder of The Do Good Only Company. You can follow her on Twitter (@future_caroline) or LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/34Hya3x

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Jun 07, 202101:05:22
S6E4: Creating an Ethical Business // Nathan Kinch

S6E4: Creating an Ethical Business // Nathan Kinch

Nathan Kinch joins us to discuss how we can apply more ethical data practises. Nathan is co-founder of Greater Than Learning, Greater Than X and Lamina Community. You can follow him on Twitter (@NathanKinch) or LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2Rdf8yE

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Jun 03, 202101:12:20
S6E3: What Can Science Fiction Teach Us About Governance and Ethics? // Nicolas Petit

S6E3: What Can Science Fiction Teach Us About Governance and Ethics? // Nicolas Petit

In this episode of Are You A Robot? Nicolas Petit joins us to discuss if we can use sci-fi to predict our future.

Nicolas is a Professor of Law at the EUI focusing on competition policy, digital regulation, and law and technology. You can follow him on Twitter @CompetitionProf or LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3vrI2df

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[0:00] Introduction to Are You A Robot?
[1:05] Shoutout to our sponsors, EthicsGrade
[2:09] Start of interview with Nicolas [2:49] Nicolas’ background  
[4:29] What Nicolas’ job requires
[6:27] Challenges Nicolas has observed
[7:32] Narrative of sci-fi
[12:04] Could science fiction predict our future?
[17:08] Are there some futures you find interesting?
[27:10] Is it useful to read sci-fi to give us a peek into the future?  
[35:22] Blind spots on our predications [37:00] Three laws of robotics
[43:55] Military uses of AI
[49:19] Understanding AI vs innovation
[53:19] Explaining AI
[57:42] Are you a robot?

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Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut Jr: https://bit.ly/3fnucTRThree
Laws of Robotics: https://bit.ly/34m5c9c

May 31, 202158:47
S6E2: Watch Out For the Predictable Surprise! // Rohan Light

S6E2: Watch Out For the Predictable Surprise! // Rohan Light

We have seen many disastrous stories stemming from AI technologies — could anyone see them coming? In this episode, Rohan Light joins us to discuss predictable surprises, and how we can mitigate these risks.

Rohan is a public interest technologist and ForHumanity fellow. Follow him on Twitter
@rl_rohan or LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3uiyNed This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg

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Predictable Surprises: The Disasters You Should Have Seen Coming: https://bit.ly/3yzfPDr

May 27, 202101:19:50
S6E1: Constitutional Democracy and AI // Paul Nemitz

S6E1: Constitutional Democracy and AI // Paul Nemitz

In this episode of Are You A Robot? Paul Nemitz joins us to discuss the relationship between law, democracy and technology.

Paul is a Principal Adviser on Justice Policy to the EU Commission. You can follow him on Twitter @PaulNemitz or LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3oyOJrc

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EU Regulations on AI: https://bit.ly/3owVkCL

Paul’s book: https://bit.ly/33YRPvp

Paul’s article – “Constitutional democracy and technology in the age of artificial intelligence”: https://bit.ly/3wpdl8v

May 24, 202159:10
S5E8: Season Five Recap and Review // Charles Radclyffe

S5E8: Season Five Recap and Review // Charles Radclyffe

Season Five Finale! Charles Radclyffe, partner at EthicsGrade joins us to discuss his highlights of Season Five. What have been your highlights? Let us know in our Slack community or in the comments below! You can check out all of the episodes in Season Five here: https://bit.ly/3y2cZ9N 

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  • The Path to Corporate Responsibility: https://bit.ly/3y1pe6b 
  • Facebook's Trump ban upheld by Oversight Board for now: https://bbc.in/3o3Drel 
  • Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE: https://amzn.to/3bitxAC 
  • Mistreatment of Amazon employees: https://bit.ly/3hfXTrk 
  • Mistreatment of Boohoo employees: https://bit.ly/3bfzI8h 


May 10, 202101:25:15
S5E7: AI and a Neurodiverse Future // Yonah Welker

S5E7: AI and a Neurodiverse Future // Yonah Welker

Yonah Welker joins us to discuss neurodiversity and AI. Many people with autism have faced many barriers in their lives. Yonah believes that we can use AI to empower neurodiverse individuals in the workplace, and on a day-to-day basis.

Yonah is an explorer and innovator and has founded and co-created many technological start-up and labs globally, as well as contributing AI ethics projects. You can follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3eH6HU0

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May 03, 202101:03:31
S5E6: Disruption, Transformative Change & Misinformation // Roger Spitz

S5E6: Disruption, Transformative Change & Misinformation // Roger Spitz

In this episode, we look at why Roger thinks we should embrace disruption and how it helps transform and change our world. We also discuss thoughts on information and misinformation and how this can be used to weaponize and polarise societies.

Roger Spitz is the founder of Techistential and Disruptive Futures Institute. You can follow him on Twitter & Instagram: @techistential and @disrupt_futures and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3eCZx3b

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Apr 29, 202157:55
S5E5: Clubhouse Critique // Dorothea Baur

S5E5: Clubhouse Critique // Dorothea Baur

In this episode of “Are You A Robot?”, Dorothea Baur joins us to discuss her views on Clubhouse, a new audio-based social media network.

Dorothea Baur is the owner of Baur Consulting AG. You can follow her on Twitter (@DorotheaBaur) or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorotheabaur/

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Apr 26, 202159:23
S5E4: Corporate Social Responsibility to Corporate Digital Responsibility // Rob Price

S5E4: Corporate Social Responsibility to Corporate Digital Responsibility // Rob Price

In this episode, Rob Price joins us to discuss the importance of Corporate Digital Responsibility.

Rob Price, Founder of www.corporatedigitalresponsibility.net and Director at Alchemmy. You can follow him on Twitter/Instagram (@the_digital_coo) or LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3vcCfYn

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Apr 22, 202156:45
S5E3: ⚡️EMERGENCY EPISODE⚡️ // Charles Radclyffe

S5E3: ⚡️EMERGENCY EPISODE⚡️ // Charles Radclyffe

Last Tuesday, the upcoming EU regulations on AI were leaked. Haven’t had a chance to have a look? Not to worry, Charles Radclyffe joins us to discuss what you need to know about the regulations.

This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/
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Apr 19, 202156:48