AI’s evolution demands ethics, transparency, and human-centered innovation with Ben Tasker

Ben Tasker, is an AI expert who has transitioned from academia to the utilities sector, focusing on upskilling and reskilling the workforce for the AI era. He discusses his experience developing AI systems for student success prediction in education and cancer risk identification in healthcare.

The core themes are:

The importance of responsible and ethical AI practices as the technology rapidly advances
The challenges of getting buy-in from end-users (students, patients, employees) and integrating AI into existing workflows
The potential of AI to enable more personalized services, especially in healthcare and mental health
The need to balance the benefits of AI-powered personalization with concerns around privacy, transparency, and the risk of reinforcing biases

Overall, Ben emphasizes the critical role of human-centered design and stakeholder engagement in ensuring AI is implemented effectively and ethically across different industries.