AI Ethics: Why Your Robot Shouldn't Be Evil

If sci-fi movies have taught us anything, it’s that evil robots are bad news. But in real life, AI ethics is less about world domination and more about making sure our algorithms play nice.

Why does it matter? Well, AI is everywhere—from hiring tools to loan approvals. If the data is biased, the results can be unfair. Remember when an AI recruiting tool favored resumes with “male” names? Yikes.

Transparency is key. If an AI denies your loan, you should know why. Accountability matters too—someone has to take responsibility when things go sideways (looking at you, self-driving cars).

Real example: In healthcare, an AI once recommended less care for Black patients due to biased data. The fix? More diverse data and regular audits.

Bottom line: AI should help everyone, not just a lucky few. So, next time you build a robot (or an algorithm), remember Asimov’s first law: don’t be evil. Your future self will thank you.