Breaking into AI Ethics (Part 2)

016. Lunchtime BABLing – Breaking into AI Ethics (Part 2)

In this Q&A session, Shea talks about strategies for applying the skills you already have to the emerging field of AI ethics, governance, and policy consulting? This is a follow-up to our first webinar on the topic.

Questions include:

1. Do I need an advanced degree to work in responsible AI?

2. How do I know what topics to focus on?

3. Do I need programming skills to work in responsible AI?

4. Where can I find training in AI ethics?

Available on YouTube, Streamcast, and all major Podcast streaming platforms.

AI Risk Management Standards

In this episode of Lunchtime BABLing, Shea discusses the emergence of new standards for AI Risk Management, as well as regulatory requirements involving AI risk management, including:

1: NIST AI Risk Management Framework

2: ISO/IEC 23894:2023 – Information technology — Artificial intelligence — Guidance on risk management

3: Colorados SB21-169 – Protecting Consumers from Unfair Discrimination in Insurance Practices

4: Risk Management in the [EU] Artificial Intelligence Act 5: BABL AI Cheat Sheet on AI Governance

5: ForHumanity AI Risk Management

6: BABL AI Cheat Sheet on AI Governance

Available on YouTube, Simplecast, and all major streaming podcast platforms. 

The Use and Regulation of AI in Hiring with Dr. Frida Polli

014. Lunchtime BABLing – The Use and Regulations of AI in Hiring with Dr. Frida Polli

Today on Lunchtime BABLing, Shea talks with the Chief Data Science Officer at Harver, Dr. Frida Polli. Prior to being at Harver, Frida was the founder and CEO of Pymetrics.

On this episode they talk about:

1. How AI is being used in hiring,

2. What it takes to use it responsibly,

3. Her own journey through this space,

4. Reflections on upcoming regulations, including the recent New York City Local Law 144 and the EU AI Act.

  Available on YouTube, Streamcast, and all major Podcast streaming platforms.

Why Algorithm Auditing Needs Standards

013. Lunchtime BABLing – Why Algorithm Auditing needs Standards with Ryan Carrier

Today on Lunchtime BABLing, Shea talks with the Executive Director of the non-profit ForHumanity, Ryan Carrier, FHCA.

Ryan discusses:

1. What role ForHumanity plays in the AI & Algorithm Auditing ecosystem

2. Recent laws and activities that are relevant to AI auditing, including the DSA, NYC Bias Audit Law (Local Law 144), the EU AI Act, EEOC guidelines, and more

3. Ways for people to get involved in the ecosystem.

Available on YouTube, Simplecast, and all major Podcast streaming platforms. 

What’s in Store for AI Auditing in 2023?

012. Lunchtime BABLing – What’s in store for AI Auditing in 2023?

Today on Lunchtime BABLing, Shea reflects on recent meetings, events, and announcements, including:

1. Public hearing for NYC Local Law No. 144

2. European Commission Workshop on auditing for the DSA

3. New AI laws and guidelines (e.g. NIST AI RMF, NJ, and NY laws)

Shea follows it up with his thoughts on the training needed for AI auditing, and why 2023 is when AI and Algorithm Auditing goes mainstream.

Available on YouTube, Simplecast, and all major Podcast streaming platforms. 

AI Audit & Assurance

011. Lunchtime BABLing – AI Audit & Assurance

On this episode of Lunchtime BABLing, Shea talks about AI Audit & Assurance, and where it fits into the emerging regulatory landscape.

1. What laws, regulations, and guidelines are driving the need for AI audit and assurance?

2. What the ecosystem looks like, and where I think it’s going (he might mention your company here)?

3. What is different about algorithm auditing as compared to other types of audit and assurance?

Available on YouTube, Simplecast, and all major Podcast streaming platforms.

Breaking into AI Ethics Consulting

010. Lunchtime BABLing – Breaking into AI Ethics Consulting

How can you apply the skills you already have to the emerging field of AI ethics, governance, and policy consulting? In this edition of Lunchtime BALBing, Shea Brown talks about his experience and thoughts on finding your unique niche in the industry.

Available on YouTube, Simplecast, and all major Podcast streaming platforms. 

The Future of AI Regulation in the US & Europe

009. Lunchtime BABLing – The Future of AI Regulations in the US and Europe

On this week’s Lunchtime BABLing, we’re talking with Merve Hickok, a leading voice in AI policy and regulation. We discuss the future of AI regulation, especially the EU AI Act. Topics include:

1: How can regulations best protect fundamental rights?

2: What will regulations require of companies and governments?

3: Why are responsible AI practices crucial for businesses?

4: What can companies do now to ensure they’re on the right path?

Merve’s LinkedIn here.

Free resources for Responsible AI here.

Available on YouTube, Simplecast, and all major Podcast streaming platforms.

New Proposed Rules, Again! | NYC Algorithm Hiring Law

008. Lunchtime BABLing – New Proposed Rules, Again! | NYC Algorithm Hiring Law

New York City’s Local Law 144 requires independent bias audits for automated employment decision tools (AEDT) used to substantially assist or replace decisions in hiring or promotion. The new date for enforcement has been pushed back to April 15th, 2023.

In another episode of our weekly mini-webinar series, BABL AI’s CEO Shea Brown discusses the newly released proposed rules (again!) and how they may affect obligations that companies may have, including:

1. What is considered an AEDT under the law

2. Clarified relationship between the vendors that create the tools and the employers that use the tool (and must comply with the law)

3. New language around what an “independent auditor” means

4. Open Q&A session

Available on YouTube, Simplecast, and all major Podcast streaming platforms.

AI and Research Ethics

007. Lunchtime BABLing – AI and Research Ethics

In today’s episode of Lunchtime BABLing, Shea Brown invites Borhane Blili-Hamelin, PhD to discuss some surprising parallels between the challenge of putting AI ethics into practice in industry versus research settings!

This conversation is inspired by ongoing joint work by Borhane Blili-Hamelin & Leif Hancox-Li, which was presented at a NeurIPS 2022 workshop on November 28 and December 5. Read our work-in-progress paper here.

Available on YouTube, Simplecast, and all major Podcast streaming platforms.