#50 : Navigating the Ethical Frontier: AI, Ethics, and the Pacific with Henry Dobson

In our 50th episode, we sit down with Henry Dobson. This podcast delves into the world of AI ethics. We discuss the challenges of applying numerous ethical principles to AI, the gap between theory and practice in AI ethics, and the unique considerations for AI in the Pacific Islands. We also explore the controversial topic of AGI, discussing its feasibility, potential consequences, and the implications of creating machine consciousness. About Henry Dobson Henry Dobson is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Biomedical Ethics at the National University of Singapore. Henry holds a PhD in AI ethics from the University of Melbourne, and a Master’s degree in philosophy of mind from Monash University. He also spent several years in London working with entrepreneurs and early-stage startups focusing on product design and business development. About The AI Asia Pacific Institute (AIAPI). The AI Asia Pacific Institute (AIAPI) is a global nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the Asia-Pacific economies by facilitating the responsible development and adoption of artificial intelligence. The AIAPI serves as an independent catalyst, uniting stakeholders to guide AI’s responsible development through interdisciplinary research, awareness raising, international collaboration, and policy advisory activities.