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Paddy Stephens

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In our Tech Society

Are robots taking our jobs? What does ChatGPT mean for education? How can we protect privacy on social media? In this weekly podcast, we chat to experts from across the world about what technology means for society, and what we can do about it. Send us a question or thoughts here! https://www.speakpipe.com/In_Our_Tech_Society Image adapted from ThisisEngineering via Pexel

01/27/2023

Battling to regulate AI: Brussels, Beijing & Brexit

The EU's outsized influence on tech regulation beyond its borders raises a lot of political issues: e.g. the UK having little ability to effectively regulate AI. Besides this, we also discuss how China approaches AI ethics and regulation differently. I'm joined by Oxford University researcher Huw Roberts. 8.50: EU priorities in AI regulation 13.50: The effect of EU policy outside its borders 25.40: How China thinks differently about AI 34.30: "The Beijing Effect"

38 min
01/13/2023

Why Cute Robots are Dangerous [From the Archives]

Robots are designed to elicit emotions in us, especially empathy. I chat to philosopher Dr Joanna Malinowska about the benefits, and dangers, of robots designed to be cute. That's especially in the context of sex robots, and the treatment of women. Send us your questions here!

44 min
01/06/2023

Sex Robots and Christian Ethics

How can religious ethical traditions make sense of dating apps and sex robots? I chat to Kate Ott about her new book, 'Sex, Tech, and Faith'. 5.05: How digital avatars are replacing clothes 6.50: Reflecting on Dating Apps 15.05: Virtual relationships and Christianity 25.46: Sex Robots

43 min
12/18/2022

How Hype Obscures the Future

One of the key drivers of investment in autonomous vehicles and other kinds of automation is hype. With all the headlines about failings in the crypto industry this week, it's clear hype can be dangerous and self-fulfilling. So how can we understand it? In this episode from the archives, we chat to Gemma Milne. Tweet us here, or email ethicsforachangingworldpodcast@gmail.com

41 min
12/11/2022

The Tech Paradox facing Muslim Women Human Rights Defenders in East Africa

I'm joined by Mardiya Siba Yahaya to talk about her report on how such HR defenders deal with censorship, authoritarianism and societal pressure. Also check out our recent episode 'Digital Safety for Women in the Workplace'.

32 min
12/02/2022

Netflix, Spotify, and Local Culture in Costa Rica

We all have a relationship with recommendation algorithms like Spotify or TikTok, but how do different people manage that relationship? How can we understand TikTok addiction? And how do these recommendation algorithms from global companies affect and play into local culture? Today I'm joined by Ignacio Siles from Costa Rica to talk about his fascinating upcoming book, Living with Algorithms.

36 min
11/25/2022

How digital doorbells are used for surveillance of delivery workers

Digital doorbells are increasingly common, and, at first glance, seemingly harmless. But a new report sheds light on how they are often used to surveil, and even punish delivery workers, not just by their bosses, but by doorbell owners. I am joined from New York by the report's authors, Aiha Nguyen and Eve Zelickson from Data and Society. You can read the full report here. Music from Coma Media via PixelBay

28 min
11/13/2022

Freedom, AI Regulation, and The Climate Crisis

AI Regulation and the Climate Crisis are both huge, seemingly different challenges, but they're both underpinned by the same question: how can we tackle them without resorting to authoritarianism? My guest today, tech philosopher Mark Coeckelbergh, offers a new, more constructive way of thinking about these challenges. Subscribe to stay up to date with our weekly podcasts!

26 min

Are robots taking our jobs? What does ChatGPT mean for education? How can we protect privacy on social media? In this weekly podcast, we chat to experts from across the world about what technology means for society, and what we can do about it. Send us a question or thoughts here! https://www.speakpipe.com/In_Our_Tech_Society Image adapted from ThisisEngineering via Pexel

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Paddy Stephens
Years Active

2021 - 2023
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36
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Clean
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