July 2025 Classic Edition - Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence for Actuaries

July 2025 Classic Edition - Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence for Actuaries

Author: Research Insights July 17, 2025 Duration: 25:37

This classic edition of the Research Insights Podcast, originally published in July 2020, revisits a timely discussion on the ethical use of artificial intelligence in actuarial work. Guest host Gwen Weng, FSA, speaks with the late Neil Raden—founder of Hired Brains and author of the featured report. We republish this episode in tribute to Neil's thoughtful contributions to the profession.

Neil Raden Obituary

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