How AI Is Rewriting Engineering Ethics

This episode of The 21st Century Engineer Podcast, Dennis sits down with Tara Hoke — ethics counsel for ASCE and a 20-year veteran in civil infrastructure — to unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping the ethical responsibilities of modern engineers. From the collapse of IBM’s Watson to the pressures of AI-powered decision-making in high-stakes environments, this conversation cuts straight to the core of what today’s engineers need to know. You’ll hear about: – Why AI can’t be trusted blindly – How engineers are being asked to validate data they didn’t generate – What the Watson oncology failure taught us – How young engineers can position themselves as future-ready change agents 🎯 Whether you’re designing infrastructure, managing risk, or just trying to stay ahead of the curve, this episode is your starting point for understanding AI’s ethical edge in engineering. 🔗 Mentioned in the show: – ASCE Code of Ethics – Civil Engineering Magazine 📢 Like what you hear? Share this episode, leave a review, and follow the podcast for more conversations at the intersection of innovation, ethics, and civil design.