Balancing AI Innovation and Civil Liberties with Esha Bhandari of ACLU

On this episode of Regulating AI: Innovate Responsibly, I am thrilled to host Esha Bhandari, the Deputy Project Director of the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union), who shares her expertise in AI and civil liberties​​. Esha is also a Member of the Law Enforcement Subcommittee of the National AI Advisory and Adjunct Professor of Clinical Law at the New York University School of Law.

We explore the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and civil liberties, discussing the implications of AI regulation, the challenges posed by algorithmic bias and the potential impact of AI on various sectors, including law enforcement, housing and employment.

Key Takeaways:

(01:59) Esha’s perspective on President Biden’s Executive Order on AI, emphasizing the inclusion of civil liberties and civil rights.

(04:01) Challenges in law enforcement and national security contexts regarding AI.

(07:56) A discussion on the potential of a separate government agency for AI regulation.

(10:41) The balancing act between preventing AI from replicating societal biases and fostering innovation.

(12:53) The question of liability in AI systems: developer, deployer, or user?

(14:21) Keeping pace with rapid AI advancements in policy and legislation.

(18:51) The ACLU’s stance on open-source technology and AI.

(25:01) The role AI regulation plays on a global scale.

(26:44) Addressing the potential impacts of AI on upcoming elections and protecting civil liberties.

Resources Mentioned:

Esha Bhandari -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eshabhandari/

ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/aclu/

President Biden’s Executive Order on AI -

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/10/30/executive-order-on-the-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-development-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence/

Discussions on AI Regulation in the EU -

https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/society/20230601STO93804/eu-ai-act-first-regulation-on-artificial-intelligence

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