AI Ethics Now

In this episode, Philippa (Pip) Armstrong, Digital Innovation Development Coach at Nottingham College , demonstrates how Further Education's collaborative culture offers valuable lessons for Higher Education's approach to AI integration. Rather than banning or tiptoeing around generative AI, Nottingham College has drawn a clear "line in the sand" with their innovative approach that other sectors c...

In this episode, Stephen Taylor from Regent's University London unpacks our historical tendency to panic about new technologies - from the Luddites destroying textile machinery to farmers blocking tractors, and now AI systems. As Learning Technology Lead, Stephen occupies what he terms the 'third space,' straddling academic and professional services to offer a unique vantage point on t...

In this episode, we chat with Graham Atwell, Director of Pontydysgu and Honorary Associate Professor at Warwick University's Institute for Employment Research. With over nine years of experience working with AI in education, Graham offers a refreshingly candid perspective on the current AI landscape. We explore his views on the most exciting recent AI advancements, particularly in language transla...

In this episode, we speak with Randeep Wilkhu, tech entrepreneur and founder of AI company Finden. With 22+ years of experience in the tech industry, including roles as a developer, venture capitalist, and startup founder, Randeep brings valuable insights on AI innovation. We discuss the characteristics of successful AI entrepreneurs, how his technical background provides an advantage in the AI sp...

In this episode, we speak with Helen Hope, who leads academic integrity initiatives at the University of Worcester. With extensive experience in both higher education and secondary schools, Helen brings valuable insights from across educational sectors. We discuss how the emergence of generative AI in late 2022 disrupted established academic integrity practices, and how Helen has since led a unive...

In this episode, we speak with Raja Javaid, Chief Information and Transformation Officer at the University of Warwick. With 20+ years of experience in the private sector at companies like Dixons, Boots, and Rolls-Royce, Raja brings a unique cross-industry perspective to AI in education. We discuss the "iPhone moment" of generative AI, Warwick's new AI Centre of Excellence, and how the university i...

In this episode, we explore AI in education with University of Chester experts, Dr Katharine Welsh and Laura Milne. Katharine, an Associate Professor and University Innovation Fellow, and Laura, Head of Digital Education, lead their institution's AI and Education Working Group. They share insights on how they are working to responsibly integrate AI into their higher education context. Our conversa...

In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between AI, social justice, and education with Dr Gurnam Singh, Honorary Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Warwick. Drawing from his extensive background in anti-racism, decoloniality, and pedagogical research, Dr Singh examines how AI systems intersect with existing social inequities. The conversation unpacks critical questi...

In this episode, we delve into the critical intersection of AI ethics and corporate responsibility with Ganesan Keerthivasan and Tom Tirpak from ZealStrat , a strategic management consulting firm. Our guests bring unique perspectives: Ganesan, an MD-turned-CEO with a background in healthcare, and Tom, an electrical engineering PhD with extensive experience in AI implementation across multiple indu...

In this episode, we will begin to explore the intriguing world of consciousness and artificial intelligence with Professor Anil Seth , a renowned expert in cognitive and computational neuroscience. Professor Seth, whose research spans AI, neuroscience, and philosophy, offers a unique perspective on the ethical dimensions of AI. We examine the possibility of artificial consciousness, the impact of...

This week, we explore the exciting potential of AI in the workplace with Daniella Latham, Principal Product Marketing Manager at Atlassian. Daniella shares her perspective and expertise on the impact AI has on knowledge workers and ethical implications in business - from entrepreneurs and start-ups to big enterprises. AI Ethics Now Exploring the ethical dilemmas of AI in Higher Education and beyon...

This week, we delve into the critical intersection of AI and human rights. Our guest, Imogen Canavan , is a legal consultant working on the front lines of refugee protection. With her expertise in human rights and her experience supporting individuals fleeing persecution, Imogen provides invaluable insights into the potential impacts of AI on refugees and the importance of ensuring that these tech...

This week we are joined by Pavan Konanur, CEO and Co-Founder of Hoja AI, an educational AI start up. Pavan discusses the concepts of AI, Innovation, and Design Thinking.  AI Ethics Now Exploring the ethical dilemmas of AI in Higher Education and beyond. A University of Warwick IATL Podcast This podcast series was developed by Dr Tom Ritchie and Dr Jennie Mills, the module leads of the IATL module...

In this episode, Smera Jayadeva , a Researcher at the Alan Turing Institute and Visiting Researcher at the Digital Environment Research Institute, joins us to discuss critical issues in AI ethics and responsible innovation AI Ethics Now Exploring the ethical dilemmas of AI in Higher Education and beyond. A University of Warwick IATL Podcast This podcast series was developed by Dr Tom Ritchie and D...

This week, we chat with Dr. Chris Murphy, Regional CTO, EMEA at VIAVI Solutions, and a member of the UK Telecom Innovation Network. He discusses the opportunities and threats of AI in the UK telecoms industry AI Ethics Now Exploring the ethical dilemmas of AI in Higher Education and beyond. A University of Warwick IATL Podcast This podcast series was developed by Dr Tom Ritchie and Dr Jennie Mills...

This week, we're joined by Dr Sanjay Sharma , Associate Professor in the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies at the University of Warwick. Sanjay's sector-leading work on technologies of race and racism, drawing from critical data justice, decolonial, and abolitionist perspectives, provides crucial insights into the potential harms of AI. AI Ethics Now Exploring the ethical dilemmas...

This week, we explore the exciting potential of AI in education with Dr Lynne Taylerson , Director and Lead Trainer at Real Time Education. Lynne, also a researcher in learning technology and a consultant for an AI design organisation, shares her insights on creating engaging learning spaces powered by AI. Join us for a conversation about the future of education. AI Ethics Now Exploring the ethica...

This week on AI Ethics Now, we're joined by Andrew Maynard , Professor of Advanced Technology Transitions at Arizona State University, a leading voice on the future of humanity. Professor Maynard has increasingly focused his research on the responsible development of AI, exploring the ethical, social, and environmental implications of this transformative technology. A renowned commentator on the f...