This webinar was part of the US Trans Corp educational webinar series and features Arden Winner exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) presents both powerful opportunities and significant ethical challenges when deployed in the real world. Arden frames AI as a tool shaped by the humans who build, deploy, and govern it rather than a futuristic “takeover” scenario. The presentation examines three core ethical fault lines: bias encoded in data, decisions made by “black box” models without explainability, and the risks of large-scale data analytics infringing on personal privacy.
The presentation also focuses on how organizations can approach AI responsibly by embedding human judgment, designing for transparency, testing carefully, and aligning systems with their values and mission. Arden shares practical takeaways for assessing AI initiatives and guiding them toward responsible, human-centered use.