Season 3 Episode 4: Teaching Machines to Care: Can Algorithms Be Ethical?

Ashley Siddiqui
3 days ago
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In this episode, Ashley unpacks algorithmic fairness, moral responsibility, and the ethics behind AI systems that influence real human lives. She discusses bias, representation, and the urgent need for compassionate engineering. A thoughtful exploration for listeners who want AI to be both powerful and principled.

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