AI Agents: Promises and Dangers

Develop a critical understanding of the ethical responsibilities in AI development by analyzing bias, transparency, privacy, and global perspectives, while fostering constructive dialogue on the human impact of technology.

Overview of new laws affecting most businesses.

• Bias, Fairness, and Transparency in AI – Understanding how mathematical correctness does not eliminate bias, the challenges of defining fairness, and the role of transparency in algorithmic decision-making.
• Ethical Responsibilities in Technology Development – Examining the standards and obligations of those creating AI, including data ownership, the role of algorithms as modern “editors,” and the global implications of privacy and security.
• The Historical and Philosophical Context of AI Ethics – Exploring how current ethical debates around AI echo longstanding philosophical discussions, emphasizing the importance of revisiting past insights to navigate today’s challenges.