How AI is being regulated: Professors Sandra Wachter and Brent Mittelstadt

How AI is being regulated: Professors Sandra Wachter and Brent Mittelstadt

Author: Oxford University February 13, 2025 Duration: 43:24
The current state of artificial intelligence regulation, the potential negative consequences of AI proliferation, and what needs to change about how AI is governed by policymakers, with Professor Sandra Wachter and Professor Brent Mittelstadt. The current state of artificial intelligence regulation, the potential negative consequences of AI proliferation, and what needs to change about how AI is governed by policymakers, with Professor Sandra Wachter (Oxford Internet Institute) and Professor Brent Mittelstadt (Oxford Internet Institute). In the fifth episode of the OII Podcast, our experts discuss topics such as: * The current state of artificial intelligence regulation, and what needs to change about how AI is governed by policymakers * The potential negative consequences of AI proliferation, including its societal, environmental, and ethical harms * The subtle distinctions between hallucinations and careless speech, and why the latter is harder to recognise Professor Sandra Wachter is Professor of Technology and Regulation at the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford where she researches the legal and ethical implications of AI, Big Data, and robotics as well as Internet and platform regulation. Professor Brent Mittelstadt is Professor of Data Ethics and Policy at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII) at the University of Oxford, and the OII's Director of Research. He also coordinates of the Governance of Emerging Technologies (GET) research programme which works across ethics, law, and emerging information technologies. Veena McCoole is Media and Communications Manager for the Oxford Internet Institute. The OII Podcast looks at issues and developments in the digital world that matter to us all, and explores them through thought-provoking conversations with experts and practitioners. To keep up with forthcoming episodes, follow the OII on social media where new episodes will be announced. Our social media links can be found on our website: https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/ (see end of page).

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Author: Language: en-uk Episodes: 11

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The Invisible Human Workforce Behind AI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:38
S2E3: This episode pulls back the curtain on the often-invisible human workforce powering AI, from content moderation to data labelling, exploring why global standards in AI supply chains must be enforced to protect work…
What is the role of humans in the age of AI? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:54
S2E2: This episode explores the evolving role of human oversight of AI systems in the workplace and beyond. With so much of our professional lives being permeated by AI-enabled tools, where do checks and balances come in…
How streaming affects musicians, and what they can do about it [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:33
S2E1: It's never been easier for musicians to release music, but the economics of the music industry and online streaming mean earning a living has become ever more challenging. We explore how streaming platforms impact…
Jobs of the future: Dr Fabian Stephany and El-Iza Mohamedou [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:20
The future of work in an AI-driven world, whether these new technologies help or hurt the labour market, and what employees should be doing to future-proof their skills, with Dr Fabian Stephany (Oxford Internet Institute…