Ethical considerations for generative AI | Sriram Natarajan | TEDxWoodinville

Sriram Natarajan takes us on a captivating journey through the world of generative AI. From his personal experience with language learning apps to the creation of startlingly realistic deepfakes, Natarajan explores both the incredible potential and the sobering risks of this transformative technology.

With a blend of personal anecdotes and expert insight, Natarajan delves into critical issues surrounding AI, including:

The ease of creating and spreading misinformation
Inherent biases in AI training data and

the ethical considerations of AI-generated content.

But this talk isn't just about identifying problems - it's about empowering viewers to engage responsibly with AI.

Natarajan provides practical strategies for interacting with AI systems, from asking probing questions to offering valuable feedback. He challenges us to become active participants in shaping the future of AI, ensuring it amplifies human potential rather than obscuring it.

Discover how we can make AI our superpower through careful evaluation, informed engagement, and collective responsibility. This talk is your guide to understanding and shaping the AI-driven future that awaits us all.

[meghanbonde]

Love the focus on responsible and ethical use of AI!

[PreparednessNetwork]

Mesmerizing voyage through the landscape of generative AI. His words bridge our present and the shimmering horizon of possibility, inviting us to cross with wonder and wisdom. Sriram doesn't just speak about AI; he paints a vibrant canvas where pixels of potential dance with brushstrokes of caution. Let his blend of personal anecdotes and expert insights be your compass as you navigate the uncharted waters of this technological revolution. This talk isn't merely informative – it's a call to arms for digital citizens, challenging us to wield the power of AI with the precision of a master craftsman. As you listen, feel the spark of empowerment ignites within you, transforming from a passive observer into an active architect of our AI-driven future. Immerse yourself in this talk and emerge informed and inspired to shape a world where human ingenuity and artificial intelligence harmonize in a symphony of progress.

[karunsondhi]

Your take on the ethical considerations and awareness regarding the implications of generative AI are empowering!

[bethnorcross]

Such an important talk and so well articulated!

[emergencelifecoaching]

This talk has still made me think since I first saw it live in 2023. I love the human perspectives you bring to AI. Such a gift and privilege to share this journey with you!

[Beinginawareness]

I really love this talk. The care you express in calling attention to the possible dangers while not condemning AI. I appreciate you suggestions on being safe and contribute to making AI safer.

[vinodhnatarajan]

Brilliantly articulated. The tools are a platform, responsibility resides with us 👍

[paulhiggins]

Does your assertion that AI is trained on 'Publicly available data' include the vast amounts of copyright material that has been casually appropriated without payment or permission?

The problem is that Generative AI is inherently corrupt because the only way it could be trained was by treating with contempt the millions of Artists, writers and musicians whose work was used to train it. the term 'Publicly Available' is a rather loose definition of what is and is not free for the taking. If I walk past a street vendors stall with goods clearly on display it's true to say that these goods are 'publicly available'- they are in a public place-the street- and I can indeed get my hands on them. But does this availability mean that I therefore have the right to simpy take those goods without payment or permission? Copyright works on the internet are indeed publicly avilable- but this does not mean they can simply be taken and used for free- or at least this in not an ethical position, even if copyright law struggles to deal with it legally.

So talking about the ethical use of a technology that could not even exist without violating clear ethical boundaries is a rather futile excercise. If the Developers of AI see no problem in simply taking other people's property at will then it's a bit odd for them to be professing concern that the users of AI might do bad things with it- surely the scammers are just taking their ethical lead from the people who developed the tools they are using? The entire AI enterprise is an amoral cult driven not by ethics but by profit.