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How do you solve for ethics in tech? A blend of expert interviews and ethics application techniques, this is a podcast designed to upskill technologists and founders to tackle modern ethical challenges in our digital world. Join Ethical Intelligence as we explore the values needed to solve the Ethics Equation.

Ethical Intelligence


    • May 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    Investing in Ethical AI - With Anik Bose and Olivia Gambelin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 34:53


    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!

    What doing Digital Ethics looks like - With Kevin Macnish and Olivia Gambelin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 38:52


    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!

    Bringing Ethics as a Service to Life - with Olivia Gambelin and Matt Henderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 30:26


    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.

    Part II - Defining Ethics as a Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 15:49


    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. 

    Part I - Defining the AI ethics industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 23:14


    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. 

    Self-tracking and the Data Economy with Michał Wieczorek

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 54:50


    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 happens when we are managed by algorithms?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 11:11


    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.

    What Doing Ethics as a Startup Actually Looks Like with Alfred Malmros

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 52:26


    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.

    Why do entrepreneurs need AI ethics?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 18:02


    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.

    Approaches to Mitigating Bias with Rahaf Albalkhi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 48:55


    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 is bias and how do we remove it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 18:33


    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. 

    Designing Ethics Frameworks for AI with Dr. Willie Costello

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 46:07


    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 belong in AI product design?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 20:19


    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. 

    Trust, Well-being and AI with Dr. Flavio Correa da Silva

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 49:20


    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. 

    Using Technology to Enhance Well-being

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 18:28


    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. 

    Value Sensitive Design with Steven Umbrello

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 56:03


    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. 

    Digital Marketing AI & Ethics with Volha Litvinets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 51:44


    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. 

    Children's Digital Rights & Robot Nannies with Ronny Bogani

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 51:13


    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.

    Anger and Emotion AI with Alba Curry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 58:16


    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.    

    Due Diligence and #ArtAboutAI with Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 59:47


    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.  

    Online Manipulation and DCT with Dr. Michael Klenk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 62:18


    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.    

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