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.
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 go?” “I don’t know,” Alice answered. “Then,” said the Chat, “it really doesn’t matter, does it?" As we engage with our curious...
As I recommend podcast episodes related to the AI Hype I add them to a playlist I've created using Listen Notes. You can add this playlist to your podcast player to be notified whenever I add a recommended episode (from any show). And listen right away, without having...
Applied ethics isn't a checklist. It's about putting in the time and effort to understand risks to wellbeing with the express intent of avoiding, mitigating and monitoring harm. It makes sense then to assume that the open call to pause AI development is a good thing....
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 the harm done to others?
When I left Facebook some years ago I emphasised how it was the (very late) acknowledgement of harm done to...
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I'm growing tired of this wording. Yes, it is a paywall - the only difference is the type of currency you are paying with. If it wasn'...
It's never more easy to get scammed than during an ongoing hype. It's March 2023 and we're in the middle of one. Rarely have I seen so many people embrace a brand new experimental solution with so little questioning. Right now, it's...
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 have a very real impact on psychological wellbeing. They have effects on self-esteem, self-image and confidence. More than that, they provide a glimpse of a...
