Ananya Mishra discusses the risks of the creation, deployment, adoption, and expansion of the use of artificial intelligence, specifically during the development phase of its lifecycle. After examining some specific risks, the author explores potential risk mitigation policies that could aid organizations and governing bodies in navigating this rapidly changing technology environment.
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The Importance of AI Governance and Policy: The Ethics of a New Digital World
Linda Chen discusses how artificial intelligence, also known as AI, has transformed lives and societies across the globe. Through a national security lens, AI technology systems have allowed nation states to better prevent malicious cybersecurity threats as well as make data-driven decisions. However, AI also increases the risk of strategic stability for nation states and increases the risk of misinformation/disinformation. Given the moral and accountability risks of AI-enabled machines, this paper argues that governments should cooperate with other nations to create international regulations that can hold perpetrators accountable and better regulate AI development.
Read MoreThe Ethical Implications of Clearview as a Surveillance Tool
Zach Smithingell discusses the ethical implications of using facial recognition technology as a tool for surveillance. The author makes the case that any use of such extremely powerful technology, such as the product offered by the company Clearview AI, is inherently unethical and poses too many risks.
Read MoreApple’s Security & Privacy Practices
Raphael Kyle Caoile Manansala discusses how since its 2014 iteration of iOS, also known as iOS 8, Apple has taken an unprecedented step of introducing full-disk encryption as a feature dubbed as Data Protection when an iPhone user sets a passcode lock. This pioneered the idea in Silicon Valley that the data on smart technology devices like the iPhone belonging to its users. Apple has been known for its attention to detail. As we further explore its design decisions, we will see just how Apple took careful considerations in making decisions based on the security and privacy of its customers.
Read MoreAI and Policing - Bias, Failures, and A Path Forward
Peyton Lyons discusses the intersection of artificial intelligence and policing by examining facial recognition surveillance and predictive policing technology. These technologies have a large impact on individuals and communities and run the risk of being impacted by institutionalized and internalized bias. The way forward requires regulation, incorporating diverse perspectives, and including the public and community leaders in conversations about artificial intelligence as a policing tool.
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence as a Weapon
Jorge Borunda discusses some of the concerns that are on the horizon around the development, implementation, and regulation of autonomous weapon systems. When it comes to military artificial intelligence, Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) select and engage targets without human intervention. Borunda identifies the concerns that have been raised about the lack of regulations around how these new technologies will be used, as well as a lack of standards and methodologies.
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