If a hammer was like AI…
Computations will “estimate” your aim, tend to miss the nail and push for a different design. Often unnoticeably.
Digital Ethics
I speak and teach on the topic of digital ethics, and help my clients realise the value of good-hearted tech in all endeavors. I apply a human rights perspective to the field of human-computer interaction, showing how it's possible to build tech that promotes wellbeing, or resist when it doesn't.
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The Elements of AI Ethics
Let's talk about harm caused by humans implementing AI.
Human-AI Interaction Influences Product Impact
By understanding the challenges and opportunities involved when humans communicate with machines, you can anticipate and prevent undesirable behaviors and create more trustworthy systems.
Recent Links on AI and Digital Ethics
Free list of links to most of the stuff I read.
UX book authors through the ChatGPT looking-glass
Alice asked the CheshireChat, that was sitting in a PC in tree, “What road do I take?” The Chat asked, “Where do you want to
AI Hype Podcast Playlist
As I recommend podcast episodes related to the AI Hype I add them to a playlist I've created using Listen Notes. You can
When your voice runs away from home
Cloning a voice can today be done with less than a minute of recorded material. But are you aware of who is using your voice and for what?
Why that open letter urging an AI development pause is problematic
Applied ethics isn't a checklist. It's about putting in the time and effort to understand risks to wellbeing with the express
Ignoring harm to others when you yourself benefit
How harmful does something need to be for people to stop using it? How much do you yourself need to benefit to choose to ignore
It's still a paywall without money
"You need to register to keep reading. It’s still free to read – this is not a paywall" I'm growing tired
AI responsibility in a hyped-up world
It's never more easy to get scammed than during an ongoing hype. It's March 2023 and we're in the
Overpowering TikTok filters
In a race towards the post-reality era, TikTok are leading the way. Image filters are now at a stage where they trigger visceral emotions and
Three lessons from a man who averted nuclear war by not trusting a computer
On September 26, 1983, Stanislav Petrov made the correct decision to not trust a computer. The early warning system at command center Serpukhov-15, loudly alerting
Flashing content that can trigger seizures
World Ethical Data Forum autoplays a video at the top of their page that can trigger photosensitive epileptic seizures
The creepy sound of online trackers
I can't get the noise out of my head. People who watch the video express awe and disgust. And that is why Dutch