Ep #9: Takeaways on Fixing AI

Discussion

Life with Machines episode 9 was an another interesting episode and I liked the guest on, Dr. Rumman Chowdhury of Human Intelligence - Tech NPO.

What were some of your takeaways?

Here are some notes and questions:

  • I liked the observation of the active vs. passive perspective on how we can use, engage with and influence AI

  • The concept of moral outsourcing and example given from WWII. It helps the realization to deepen on the possibilities to take more ownership now and say wait a minute - what are we creating and can we make thoughtful choices as we create it?

  • I liked the additional draw of the AI era to the industrial era.

  • It was very thought provoking to hear what Dr. Chowdhury would say to young folks and students who are scared of the future and are making decisions around that - likelihood of job availability, etc.

  • Right to Repair. Repairability - Tractor Hackers story. Can we install a method to raise our own voices, restore our ownership, our agency?

  • Bug Bounty: (for those unfamiliar) "A bug bounty program is a deal offered by many websites, organizations, and software developers by which individuals can receive recognition and compensation for reporting bugs, especially those pertaining to security exploits and vulnerabilities."

    • Have you ever participated in a Bug Bounty program? If so, what was your experience like?

  • What do you think about this statement: Maybe we don't need to use AI in everything.

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