Beyond Algorithms: Humanity's Role in AI Development - Alistair Lowe-Norris

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Alistair Lowe Norris, Chief Responsible AI Officer at Iridis, discusses how AI can be a positive force for change when built on ethical foundations, safety measures, and benefits for both people and planet.

• Recipient of the President's Lifetime Achievement Award for his volunteer work addressing food insecurity
• Three pillars of responsible AI: ethical AI that follows guidelines, safe AI that minimizes risks, and beneficial AI for people and planet
• Growing complexity of AI regulation with hundreds of non-harmonized regulations worldwide
• Transition from humans operating systems to supervising autonomous AI agents
• Corporate regulation of AI through procurement standards (Netflix, Microsoft examples)
• Critical need for AI governance frameworks within organizations
• Change management principles for navigating technological transformation
• Career opportunities in responsible AI as companies seek to navigate complex regulatory landscapes
• Importance of AI literacy and critical thinking skills when using AI tools

If you're interested in learning more about responsible AI, there are many open classes and resources available. This is the perfect time to get involved as AI governance becomes increasingly crucial in the coming years.