In HRchat episode 655, Pauline James and David Creelman talk AI, HR practices and ethics. The special extended edition offers up three experts – Frank Rudzicz, Kate Bischoff, and Jesslyn Dymond – to discuss the ethical considerations, legal risks, and potential benefits associated with the integration of AI at work.
Tune in for valuable advice for HR leaders on navigating the short-term challenges and opportunities posed by advancing AI technologies.
Tune in and Discover:
- How should leaders navigate the ethical landscape as AI becomes more commonplace in organizations?
- To what extent does employee privacy come into play when tracking keystrokes?
- Can AI be a tool for fostering ethical, objective decision-making?
- What are the new recruiting challenges caused by AI?
- How can HR diligently embed AI into their operations while managing associated risks?
About our Guests
Frank Rudzicz is an Associate Professor at Dalhousie University, co-founder of WinterLight Labs Inc., founding faculty member at the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence, status professor at the University of Toronto, and CIFAR Chair in Artificial Intelligence. His work is in machine learning in healthcare, especially in natural language processing, speech recognition, and safe AI. His research has appeared in popular media such as Scientific American, Wired, CBC, and the New York Times, and in scientific press such as ACL, NeurIPS, JAMA, and Nature.
Kate Bischoff is the founder of Thrive Law and Consulting. She’s a renowned expert in employment law and HR and has a background that includes roles at the consulate general in Jerusalem and the US Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia, Kate is a go-to authority recognised by the New York Times, CNN and more. She’s also co-host of the hostile work environment podcast. Kate brings a wealth of knowledge on workplace innovation and compliance.
Jesslyn Dymond is the Director of Data Ethics at TELUS leading the approach to responsible data-driven innovation, drawing on a background of privacy and information management expertise. She is part of TELUS’ Data & Trust Office, a team devoted to ensuring that data handling practices are responsible and respectful. Jesslyn is a CIPP/C and has completed a Masters of Information from the University of Toronto’s iSchool. She is recognised for her leadership in data enablement and an advocate for creative solutions to building customer trust with emerging technology.