AI is shaping our future, but who ensures its ethical use? In this episode of Regulating AI, Sanjay Puri sits down with Prof. Emma Ruttkamp-Bloem, Chair of UNESCO’s World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology.

🔹 Key insights:
~ The role of ethics in shaping AI policy and governance
~ How UNESCO’s AI recommendations are influencing global regulations
~ Balancing innovation with responsible AI development
~ The ethical dilemmas of AI in decision-making

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-ruttkamp-bloem-19400248/

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Podcast Highlights
02:21 – What inspired your journey into AI ethics?
05:13 – What is the significance of UNESCO’s AI ethics recommendation?
11:10 – What are the key ethical challenges in AI development?
16:01 – How can the Global South’s voice be amplified in AI policy?
19:24 – What are the ethical concerns of AI in military use?
22:06 – Why is data sovereignty important, and what role do data centres play?
27:29 – What insights have you gained on AI governance in Africa?
33:10 – Can online education help address training and connectivity in Africa?
39:27 – What role should international organisations play in AI governance?
42:08 – Will Africa develop its AI regulations or rely on others like the EU?
45:56 – How do you see human-technology relations evolving with AI?
47:07 – (Lightning Round)
50:45 – What gives you hope for AI governance, and what are your main concerns?

About your host
Sanjay Puri is a recognized authority on US-India relations. He serves as the Chairman of the US-India Political Action Committee (USINPAC), a national, bipartisan political action committee representing Indian-Americans. He is also the founder of the Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB), an organization dedicated to strengthening economic ties between the US and India. He is also a successful technology entrepreneur, mentor, and investor.

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