Are We Just Going to Ignore Global AI Ethics?

With Lucia Doar, NZ economist turned journalist

In this episode of AI Risk Reward, our host, Alec Crawford, dives deep into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its implications with a special guest, Lucia Doar. Lucia is a seasoned economist turned journalist and founder of a consultancy, known for her expertise in AI ethics and international media. She has journeyed from scaling the heights of Mount Everest to navigating the complex terrains of media ethics and AI's impact on diverse cultures. As the founder of a consultancy focused on seniors and business, she offers a unique perspective on how AI is reshaping industries and societies, challenging conventional norms, and opening new avenues for innovation across the globe.

Summary

· Background: Lucia began her career as a macroeconomist at the New Zealand Treasury, focusing on forecasting inflation and operating surplus. She later transitioned to journalism after climbing Mount Everest and winning the Robert Bell Traveling Scholarship to improve financial journalism in New Zealand.

· AI in Journalism: Lucia has conducted studies on the role of AI in journalism, highlighting its use for mundane tasks but emphasizing that it should not replace the core tasks of journalists. AI should ideally free up journalists for more creative and analytical work.

· AI in the Middle East: Lucia discusses the Middle East's ambition to become a hub for AI, with countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading efforts to attract investors and integrate AI with cryptocurrency and regulatory reform.

· Cultural Perspectives on AI Ethics: Lucia points out the challenges of differing cultural perspectives on AI ethics, noting that AI development is often Western-centric, which may not align with the ethics of regions like Africa or the Middle East.

· AI and Seniors: Lucia believes seniors can benefit from AI, especially in healthcare and daily life, such as smart kitchen appliances. Overcoming fear and embracing technology can help seniors integrate into modern tech-driven environments.

In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.

References

Books and Movies

· The Magus by John Fowles - A novel exploring the boundary between reality and illusion.

· AI Atlas by Kate Crawford - A book examining the politics and ethics surrounding AI technologies.

· Lord of the Rings - A famous fantasy film series based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novels.

· Dr. Zhivago - A classic film based on the novel by Boris Pasternak, exploring themes of love and political turmoil.

These references highlight the cultural and intellectual topics discussed during the podcast, enriching the conversation with literary and cinematic insights.

Companies

· Microsoft - A leading global technology company involved in various AI developments.

· NVIDIA - A technology company known for its contributions to AI and graphics processing.

· Xero - A cloud-based accounting software provider originally from New Zealand.

· Canva - An Australian design platform that's widely used for graphic design and content creation.

· Financial Times Group - A global organization known for its financial news and analysis.

· Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. – A company with an enterprise platform for using high-risk AI, including secure AI agents and AI governance, risk, compliance and cybersecurity – AI GRCC.