Ethical and Trustworthy Arfificial Intelligence Evaluation | Louise McCormack | TEDxGalway

Louise McCormack's talk warns about the growing influence of unregulated AI in critical sectors like judiciary, insurance, and social media, where biased and opaque algorithms shape key decisions. She highlights the limitations of self-regulation and calls for robust legislation, like the EU AI Act, alongside technological tools to ensure ethical and transparent AI systems. Louise emphasizes the urgent need to balance innovation with accountability to protect societal well-being.
This synopsis was written by ChatGPT AI. Louise is at the forefront of advancing ethical standards in artificial intelligence. Currently pursuing a PhD she focuses on evaluating and quantifying the trustworthiness of AI systems in line with international industry standards and ethical frameworks such as the EU Principles of Trustworthy AI.

She is developing a tool that measures AI systems' adherence to ethical principles. By quantifying and visualising these trade-offs, she addresses the urgent need to assess AI's impacts on society, where biassed AI decisions can perpetuate systemic injustices, and limit access to essential services and affect our fundamental rights.

Drawing from extensive experience in digital innovation and transformation projects Louise bridges the gap between theoretical ethics and practical implementation. She is deeply committed to shaping a future where AI technologies align with human values, ensuring they serve society in a way that is safe and ethical. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx