In this episode, we explore the future of artificial intelligence through the lens of policy, ethics, and governance; examining how this rapidly evolving technology is reshaping society and the responsibilities that come with it.

Joining the conversation are Renée Cummings, Professor of Practice in Data Science and a leading voice in AI ethics, and Mona Sloane, Assistant Professor of Data Science and Media Studies, whose work focuses on the intersection of technology and society.

Together, they share insights on how we can guide the development of AI in ways that are responsible, equitable, and grounded in the public interest.

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• (00:00:50) - When Do You Use AI in Your Work?
• (00:05:02) - AI and the Epistemic Crisis
• (00:05:46) - Is ChatGPT the End All Be All of AI?
• (00:09:06) - AI's Social Infrastructure
• (00:17:37) - What Can I Do With a Generative AI System?
• (00:27:43) - The Need for Ethical AI Use
• (00:28:44) - Policy Conversations About AI
• (00:33:00) - Hype Around Technological Innovation vs. Reality
• (00:34:00) - AI's Lifeblood Is Data
• (00:34:40) - Human Risk vs. Machine Risk
• (00:38:08) - Looking for a Job in an AI-Mediated World
• (00:40:39) - How AI Is Affecting Recruitment
• (00:45:47) - Career Impacts of AI