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Episode 10: Towards Ethical AI: Advancements, Regulation, and Navigating Responsibility in the Future

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OVERVIEW

This episode explores the latest AI innovations, regulatory efforts, and the imperative of ethical responsibility in shaping the future of technology! 

From Microsoft Paint’s surprising upgrade to groundbreaking advancements such as Devin, today’s conversation is packed with insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technology. But it’s not all about progress –Nathan and Scott also tackle the critical issue of AI regulation. They dissect the European Union’s latest AI Act, which aims to set strict guardrails and penalties around the use of AI, including bans on socially harmful practices like facial recognition and manipulation. They also unpack the recent United Nations resolution on AI governance, pondering its implications for future AI development and ethics. 

However, amidst these discussions of AI’s potential and pitfalls, the hosts shine a light on the neglected infrastructure supporting AI regulation. They examine the deteriorating state of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, highlighting the urgent need for proactive measures to ensure the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies. 

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

  • [04:32] The Interwoven Future of Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI
  • [08:08] Apple's AI Strategy: Quiet Innovations and Strategic Partnerships
  • [11:51] Microsoft Paint Upgrade
  • [15:26] The Open Source Debate: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility
  • [22:06] Devin: Pioneering Autonomous AI in Software Development
  • [25:22] AI Agents, Regulation, and Global Governance
  • [28:47] Building a Responsible AI Future: Challenges and Imperatives

TIPS AND TOOLS TO IMPLEMENT TODAY

  • Keep up with industry news and updates, especially regarding key players like Microsoft, Google, and Apple.
  • Stay curious and explore new AI models such as Devin, which can revolutionize tasks like software development.
  • Stay informed about AI regulations such as the EU AI Act and the discussions at the United Nations to govern AI responsibly.
  • Experiment with different AI tools and models to find what works best for your specific needs and objectives.
  • Prioritize data security and privacy, especially when using AI tools that collect personal information.
  • Understand the advantages and risks of both open-source and closed-source AI models and choose accordingly.
  • Be cautious of AI models that can be used for manipulation or unethical purposes, especially in social scoring and facial recognition.
  • Take proactive steps to ensure responsible AI usage within your organization, including addressing bias and ensuring transparency.
  • Stay prepared for future AI governance measures by proactively implementing responsible AI practices and frameworks.
  • Focus on preserving and protecting trust through AI, especially in areas like fundraising and donor relations, by implementing ethical AI practices and transparency measures.

FAVORITE QUOTES

  • "Devin is a really big breakthrough and a move into more agentive AI."- Nathan Chappell
  • "When we're looking at the future of like AI, calling upon other AI, and essentially managing tasks, what it's doing is simultaneously using multiple AIs to achieve a task faster. That is what 2025 is all going to be about. " - Nathan Chappell
  • "Two years from now, if you have a high-risk AI, the European Union will say, - Hey, this is a high risk. You have three years to mediate that high risk to become limited or minimal risk." - Nathan Chappell
  • "Devin is a thing that gives wings to people that don't have software capabilities and skills, and software developers that want to level up 10x." - Nathan Chappell
  • "We must use AI in a manner that genuinely benefits and supports humanity in a meaningful way." - Nathan Chappell
  • "It's just going to be a complete shift of how we've been doing things. There will be one assistant who knows you better than anyone else and can execute on your behalf. These are the early days of it." - Scott Rosenkrans
  • "As we're getting AI tools more accessible, we're turning those apps we used to interact with to become more passive. We're putting them another step away, so we don't directly interact with them anymore." - Scott Rosenkrans
  • "National Institute of Standards and Technology, the US governing body for ensuring safe AI use, is saying, Let's move ahead with developing AI.The frameworks and responsible practices are crumbling. But we're just going to kick that off to the side, not worry about it, and figure it out down the road." - Scott Rosenkrans
  • "Devin is the first active example of an agent that can go and do its own thing." - Scott Rosenkrans
  • "Open source allows research to evolve. It allows the field to evolve. So it is necessary, but it also makes it much there are no guardrails." - Scott Rosenkrans

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MEET YOUR HOSTS

Nathan Chappell

As a thought leader, public speaker, author and inventor, Nathan is one of the world’s foremost experts on the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and philanthropy. Nathan serves as Senior Vice President of DonorSearch AI, where he leads AI deployments for some of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations. Nathan’s subject matter expertise has been featured in several publications, including Fast Company, University of Notre Dame and the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy. In 2021, Nathan founded Fundraising.Ai as a member-centric collaboration of nonprofit professionals with a focus on data ethics, data equality, privacy and security, sustainability. Nathan presented the first TEDx on the topic of artificial intelligence and the future of generosity in 2018. Nathan is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and holds a Masters in Nonprofit Administration from University of Notre Dame, an MBA from University of Redlands, a certificate in International Economics from University of Cambridge and a certificate in Artificial Intelligence from MIT.

Scott Rosenkrans

Scott Rosenkrans is the Assistant Vice President of DonorSearch Ai and has been with the organization for three years. He began his journey in the nonprofit sector twelve years ago as a prospect researcher. He quickly became fascinated with data as he noticed the organization that he previously worked for was amassing a wealth of information but was unsure how to efficiently use the data and resources to its full potential. This led him to become interested in predictive modeling and data analytics. During this time, he began to create an immense commitment to delivering tailor-made machine learning models to nonprofits.

The thing that Scott loves most about working for DonorSearch is the ability to prioritize what is best for the client and nonprofit sector above all else. He believes that growth is our most important core value because the DSAi team continuously evolves and brings a unique perspective that provides value to our clients. He stays ahead of industry trends because of his insatiable drive to constantly try out new things.

Favorite nonprofit: Shriner’s Children Hospital because of their extreme commitment to providing exceptional medical care, while also alleviating the financial burdens on families.