{"id":2541135,"date":"2023-05-09T14:29:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T18:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/platowire\/david-danks-a-member-of-the-ccc-council-is-featured-in-an-acm-article-discussing-his-participation-in-an-aaas-session\/"},"modified":"2023-05-09T14:29:03","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T18:29:03","slug":"david-danks-a-member-of-the-ccc-council-is-featured-in-an-acm-article-discussing-his-participation-in-an-aaas-session","status":"publish","type":"platowire","link":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/platowire\/david-danks-a-member-of-the-ccc-council-is-featured-in-an-acm-article-discussing-his-participation-in-an-aaas-session\/","title":{"rendered":"David Danks, a member of the CCC Council, is featured in an ACM article discussing his participation in an AAAS session."},"content":{"rendered":"

David Danks, a member of the Computing Community Consortium (CCC) Council, was recently featured in an article by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) discussing his participation in a session at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting.<\/p>\n

The session, titled “AI and Ethics: The Path Forward,” focused on the ethical considerations surrounding the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Danks, who is also a professor of philosophy and psychology at Carnegie Mellon University, was one of the panelists who shared their insights on the topic.<\/p>\n

During the session, Danks emphasized the importance of considering the potential biases and unintended consequences of AI systems. He argued that while AI has the potential to improve many aspects of our lives, it also has the potential to perpetuate and even amplify existing social inequalities.<\/p>\n

Danks also discussed the need for interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing these ethical concerns. He noted that while computer scientists and engineers are essential in developing AI technologies, they cannot fully understand the social and ethical implications of these technologies without input from experts in fields such as philosophy, sociology, and law.<\/p>\n

The ACM article highlights Danks’ contributions to the session and his broader work on AI ethics. It notes that Danks has been a leading voice in the field, having co-authored several influential papers on the topic and served as a consultant to companies and government agencies on AI ethics issues.<\/p>\n

Overall, Danks’ participation in the AAAS session underscores the growing recognition of the importance of ethical considerations in AI development. As AI technologies continue to advance and become more integrated into our lives, it is crucial that we carefully consider their potential impacts and work to ensure that they are developed and deployed in ways that are fair, transparent, and beneficial for all.<\/p>\n