Mere months after generative AI captured the world’s attention, leaders like OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Google’s Sundar Pichai testified before Congress with a simple message: Prioritize AI regulation before the technology gets out of hand. The message surprised many – especially coming from the leaders who unveiled the revolutionary tools themselves – but it has become […]
Mitigate Real Risks: Create Ethical, Responsible AI
AI is everywhere, and it is growing. In a 2022 edition of an annual global AI survey, a leading consulting firm found that adoption among enterprises had more than doubled in five years, with about 50% of respondents using it in at least one business unit or function. Thirty-two percent of enterprises reported cost savings […]
AI Ethics and Innovation for Product Development
AI ethics are a factor in responsible product development, innovation, company growth, and customer satisfaction. However, the review cycles to assess ethical standards in an environment of rapid innovation creates friction among teams. Companies often err on getting their latest AI product in front of customers to get early feedback. But what if that feedback […]
AI Trends to Watch in 2023
For the last decade, AI has been accelerating at a staggering pace. According to MarketsandMarkets, the industry is expected to reach $42.4 billion in 2023. It’s clear there’s no slowing down in sight, and we’re starting to realize it with the debut of powerful new AI-powered products and services across industries. But what’s actually driving this […]
AI Bill of Rights: A Step Toward Truly Ethical AI?
In early October, The White House published its so-called Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights, a set of guidelines encouraging tech companies to deploy artificial intelligence more responsibly. The guidelines are not binding but have been conceived to persuade tech companies to further protect consumers, including explaining why an automated system is in use. Many have felt this […]
Fundamentals of AI Ethics
In the world of enterprise technology, AI is a fast-growing sector, with no end in sight. A recent survey by PwC found that 86% of executives expected AI to become mainstream in their organization soon. Data-driven businesses want to reap the benefits of AI implementation, including better customer relationships, more efficient business processes, and valuable marketing data. […]
The Future of AI Ethics – AI Apocalypse or Robot Rights?
The answer is anybody’s guess, I argue in my last article about AI ethics. But it is our responsibility to try to shape the future we want. Some AI experts are convinced the world is hurtling towards the Singularity, the point at which the trusted division between man and machine is erased as computers become cleverer than – […]
How to Reduce AI Bias and Ensure Your AI Is Truly Intelligent
The importance of artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be understated. From a 5% increase in EBIT to the potential to create trillions of dollars in economic value, AI is the technology businesses are rushing to scale – and failing to do so could be catastrophic. But while AI has come a long way, there is one challenge that continues to hold it […]
AI Governance as Part of the Data Science Lifecycle
AI is everywhere. It is embedded in virtually every new product, from toasters to shoes and beyond. Gone are the days when we found AI only in future-forward software and tech products. AI is being leveraged far beyond the big tech companies. The AI we interact with today is being developed by teams in widely varied companies and […]
AI Ethics in Action: Making the Black Box Transparent
In my third article about the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI), I look at operationalizing AI ethics. Human intelligence remains a key factor – to keep a watchful eye on potential biases. Amazon caused a stir in late 2018 with media reports that it had abandoned an AI-powered recruitment tool because it was biased against women. Conceived as […]