Are Corporate AI Systems Reinforcing Inequality? MIT’s Catherine D'Ignazio Reveals Blind Spots

Описание: The future of AI isn’t just about technology—it’s about justice, transparency, and accountability. In this compelling conversation, MIT associate professor Catherine D’Ignazio and the HBS Institute for Business in Global Society explore how citizen data science is driving a new era of ethical AI. From leveraging data for gender and racial justice to challenging power structures in Silicon Valley, this discussion reveals why business leaders must rethink their approach to AI and data transparency.

Key takeaways
AI must serve justice, not just profit—a feminist approach to data science ensures ethical impact.
Citizen data science is reshaping transparency—activists and journalists are filling critical data gaps.
Businesses must rethink data ownership—open data and ethical AI create new market opportunities.
The private sector is under scrutiny—corporate data practices are becoming increasingly visible.

Timestamps
00:00 - Ethical AI & business
01:45 - Why transparency in AI matters
05:30 - The role of citizen data science
09:15 - Feminist data science
13:40 - How AI can be used for justice
18:10 - The private sector’s role in ethical AI
22:30 - Key takeaways for business leaders
24:00 - Call to action