Exciting Utopia or Terrifying Dystopia? The future of AI with Dr Martin Dougiamas

Artificial intelligence stands at a crossroads: with regulation and ethical oversight it promises to transform society for the better; but left unchecked, it may enable profit-driven exploitation on a global scale. The real question is not how powerful AI can become, but how can we harness this power for good, and create substantial positive impact. Few people can explain this precarious balance between exciting innovation and massive responsibility better than Dr Martin Dougiamas.Martin is a Perth-based computer scientist and educator who revolutionised online learning with the creation of Moodle in 2002 — the world’s most widely used open-source learning platform. Martin’s work over 20 years as CEO of Moodle championed openness, collaboration, and accessibility in technology. Also founder of the Open EdTech Association, Martin fosters a global community of educators, developers and contributors who continually update and improve Moodle.  He’s aligned Moodle with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, helping tackle global challenges through education. A 2024 WA Australian of the Year nominee, Martin continues to promote responsible tech development — ensuring that AI serves humanity rather than the other way around.Martin has a master’s degree and PhD from Curtin University, and three honorary doctorates. In 2008, he won the Google-O’Reilly Open Source Award in the Education Enabler category. We hope you enjoy this discussion with Dr Martin Dougiamas. Learn more about Martin here. We wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we recorded on, the Wardandi Noongar people. We pay our respects to them and their culture; and to elders past, present and emerging. For more information about JustInvest & EIA: justinvest and ethicalinvestment