The Ethics Equation

Join Olivia Gambelin - CEO and founder of Ethical Intelligence - and Anik Bose - venture investor and general partner at BGV - in a conversation about what it means to invest in ethical tech and AI. What are the key aspects ethical investors look for in an emerging startup? How does an investor look out for global talent? Are investing and ethics two opposite poles, or can they actually go hand in hand? How can investing in ethical AI help in bringing the human back into the equation? Tune in to hear the answers to these questions, and much more!

Join Olivia Gambelin - CEO and founder of Ethical Intelligence - and Kevin Macnish - Digital Ethics consultant at SopraSteria - in a conversation about the day-to-day life of an ethics consultant. What type of background brought Kevin to his current position as a digital consultant? How did his expertise in ethics of surveillance and privacy influence that? How do the different paces in academia and corporate influence the development of digital ethics in those fields? Tune in to hear the answers to these questions, and much more!

Join Olivia Gambelin - CEO and founder of Ethical Intelligence - and Matt Henderson - COO of Ethical Intelligence - in a discussion about how they are bringing Ethics as a Service to life through the newly launched EI Ethics Board. Also covered in this episode is a conversation about embedding digital ethics in a business, what the role of ethics experts is, and why an ethicist is both a translator and sometimes a therapist in the process.

In Part I we defined the AI Ethics Industry, join us now in Part II as we dive into what the industry looks like in practice. In this episode we explore questions like: What does it mean to put ethical principles into action? What is Ethics as a Service and what are its characteristics? What benefits does EaaS bring to the technology industry? Tune in to find out the answers and much more! This episode is hosted by EI's training platform, THE EQUATION. We train you on methods you need to identify and mitigate ethical risk. Simple as that.  Subscribe today for further training in practical ethics. 

In Part I of our two-part series, we are debunking some of the most common myths surrounding the AI ethics industry. What is the difference between objective and subjective values, and which one is AI ethics built on? What skillsets are specific to an AI ethicist? Is AI ethics only business and risk management, or can it actually improve the creative process of tech innovation? Tune in to find out the answers and much more! This episode is hosted by EI's training platform, THE EQUATION. We train you on methods you need to identify and mitigate ethical risk. Simple as that.  Subscribe today for further training in practical ethics. 

How does activity tracking in the workplace blur the boundaries between work and free time? What does it mean for the data economy when we start quantifying our leisure time? Why should we be conscious consumers when it comes to self-tracking technology? Tune in to hear the answers to these questions and so much more in this month's EI Expert interview with Michał Wieczorek.  This episode is hosted by EI's training platform, THE EQUATION. We train you on methods you need to identify and mitigate ethical risk. Simple as that.  Subscribe today for further training in practical ethics. 

What are ins and outs of algorithmic management? Where are the ethically problematic areas of having our productivity managed by algorithms?  How do we ensure human wellbeing under the watchful eye of AI?Tune in for the answers and much more in this month's minisode on ethics of productivity.  This episode is hosted by EI's training platform, THE EQUATION. We train you on methods you need to identify and mitigate ethical risk. Simple as that.  Subscribe today for further training in practical ethics.

Big tech and enterprise are often front and center in AI Ethics discussions, as current ethical policies and protocols are being designed for companies with large teams and budgets in mind. But what does this mean then for the small founding teams of tech startups setting out to bring a vision to life? The methods for applying ethics on the massive scale of a big tech company look much different than the methods necessary to the success of embedding ethics as an entrepreneur. Join the EI Team and Anyone as we share our experiences on what it means to do ethics as a startup, and how embracing ethics from day one sets you up for long term success.

How can entrepreneurs benefit from using AI Ethics? Why technological solutionism will not save the day? What is the role of an ethics owner in startups? Tune in for the answers and much more in this month's minisode on ethics for entrepreneurs.  This episode is hosted by EI's training platform, THE EQUATION. We train you on methods you need to identify and mitigate ethical risk. Simple as that.  Subscribe today for further training in practical ethics.

What is the difference between the technical and social roots of bias in AI? How effective are current approaches really to mitigating bias? What are the pros and cons of these different approaches? Tune in to hear the answers to these questions and so much more in this month's EI Expert interview with Rahaf Albalkhi.  This episode is hosted by EI's training platform, THE EQUATION. We train you on methods you need to identify and mitigate ethical risk. Simple as that.  Subscribe today for further training in practical ethics. 

What does fairness have to do with discrimination? How do you define discrimination and bias in the context of AI? And why is bias a deeper problem than what dataset you use? Tune in for the answers and much more in this month's minisode on bias in AI.  This episode is hosted by EI's training platform, THE EQUATION. We train you on methods you need to identify and mitigate ethical risk. Simple as that.  Subscribe today for further training in practical ethics. 

Where do you begin when designing an ethics framework for AI? How do you translate philosophical theory into practical guidance for data scientists? What are the benefits to having an ethics framework? Tune in to hear the answers to these questions and so much more in this month's EI Expert interview with Dr. Willie Costello.  This episode is hosted by EI's training platform, THE EQUATION. We train you on methods you need to identify and mitigate ethical risk. Simple as that.  Subscribe today for further training in practical ethics. 

Where does ethics fit into AI product design? How does ethics play a role in defining problem statements? And why is the choice of quality metrics an ethical decision? Tune in for the answers and much more in this month's minisode on ethics in AI product design.  This episode is hosted by EI's training platform, THE EQUATION. We train you on methods you need to identify and mitigate ethical risk. Simple as that.  Subscribe today for further training in practical ethics. 

How does building your intelligent system to enhance well-being gain the trust of your user? What does well-being have to do with product-market fit? Why do we care if our technology increases momentary pleasure but decreases life satisfaction? Tune in to hear the answers to these questions and so much more in this month's EI Expert interview with Dr. Flavio S. Correa da Silva.  This episode is hosted by EI's training platform, THE EQUATION. We train you on methods you need to identify and mitigate ethical risk. Simple as that.  Subscribe today for further training in practical ethics. 

How do you define well-being, and why is it so important to tech ethics? How does the digital life both enhance and endanger our sense of purpose? And what in the world is WellTech? Tune in for the answers and much more in this month's minisode on well-being.  This episode is hosted by EI's training platform, THE EQUATION. We train you on methods you need to identify and mitigate ethical risk. Simple as that.  Subscribe today for further training in practical ethics. 

This month we are joined by EI Expert Steven Umbrello on the topic of Value Sensitive Design. In this episode we discuss Steven's experience in working with engineers to apply Value Sensitive Design, the new challenges that arise when applying the theory specifically to artificial intelligence, the meaning of “progress not perfection” and so much more. You can find links to Steven's work here. 

This month we are joined by EI Expert Volha Litvinets on the topic of Digital Marketing in AI and Ethics. In this episode we will discuss Volha's work with the UN on autonomous lethal weapons and emerging technology, the original intention of search engine optimization, the ethics of targeted ads, what speech recognition and your Alexa bot has to do with digital marketing, and more. You can find links to Volha's work here. 

This month we are joined by EI Expert Ronny Bogani on the topic of digital rights. In this episode we deep dive into legal frameworks for child data and agency, the benefits and risks of robot nannies, and the importance of children for our future.

This month we are joined by EI Expert Alba Curry on the topic of Anger and Emotion AI. In this episode we discuss Alba's research into Eastern philosophical thought, the importance of anger as an emotion, and the potential for cultural bias in emotion AI systems.    

This month we are joined by EI Expert Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos on the topic of Due Diligence and #ArtAboutAI. In this episode we discuss Lydia's work in  cybersecurity for national security, why you need to build due diligence for ethics into your business, and how to use art to start important conversations about AI ethics. You can find links to Lydia's work here.  

This month we are joined by EI Expert Dr. Michael Klenk on the topic of Online Manipulation and Digital Contact Tracing. In this episode we discuss Michael's work on understanding how manipulation takes place in the digital world and its implications for legislation, as well as hear his thoughts on fairness in digital contact tracing. You can find links to Michael's work here.