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?