Will AI Devastate the Job Market? An Interview with AI Ethicist Kevin LaGrandeur

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This episode's guest is Dr. Kevin LaGrandeur, Director of Research at the Global AI Ethics Institute. He discusses his background and research priorities in AI and ethics. He highlights the importance of considering the ethical implications of AI and the need for AI ethics specialists to ensure responsible use. He also explores the potential benefits and challenges of AI in various fields, such as medicine and government. He is concerned about massive job losses over the next 10-15 years before AI jobs created catches up to jobs lost. LaGrandeur emphasizes the need for businesses and organizations to prioritize ethics in AI development and implementation. He also discusses the dangers of AI hype and the importance of accurately representing AI capabilities.

Takeaways

• Ethics should be a priority in AI development and implementation to ensure responsible and beneficial use.
• AI has the potential to bring significant advancements in fields like medicine and communication.
• Businesses and organizations should prioritize AI ethics to address concerns and ensure alignment with human values.
• AI hype can lead to misinformation and unrealistic expectations, which can have negative, even lethal, consequences.

Resources

The Global Ethical AI Institute https://globalethics.ai/

The Consequences of AI Hype and Misinformation https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43681-023-00352-y

Prioritizing Ethics in AI Development and Implementation

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