Ethical AI Crossroads: TechCrunch Sessions to Host Seaford and Stoica on AI’s Ethical Crisis
As generative AI continues to evolve, becoming more accessible and increasingly convincing, the ethical considerations surrounding its use are no longer abstract. The potential for misuse and deception necessitates a critical examination of how we can ensure these powerful tools are developed and deployed responsibly.
TechCrunch Sessions: AI, scheduled for June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall, will host a pivotal discussion on this very topic. Artemis Seaford, Head of AI Safety at ElevenLabs, and Ion Stoica, co-founder of Databricks and professor at UC Berkeley, will take center stage to delve into the ethical challenges presented by modern AI. Their conversation promises to address the core question: What are we unleashing with AI, and can we maintain control over its trajectory?
Artemis Seaford brings to the table a unique combination of academic understanding and practical experience. Her work at ElevenLabs focuses on AI safety, specifically targeting media authenticity and preventing the abuse of AI technologies. Her background includes roles at OpenAI, Meta, and experience in global risk management at the intersection of law, policy, and geopolitics. Attendees can expect a realistic and informed perspective on the evolution of deepfakes, emerging risks, and effective intervention strategies.
Ion Stoica offers a systems-level perspective, having been instrumental in building the infrastructure that supports AI development. From Spark to Ray to ChatBot Arena, his open-source projects are foundational to many advanced AI deployments. As executive chairman of Databricks and a founder of multiple AI-driven companies, Stoica understands the requirements for scaling AI responsibly and the current limitations of existing tools.
Together, Seaford and Stoica will explore the ethical oversights in current AI development processes, discuss methods for embedding safety into core architectures, and consider the roles of industry, academia, and regulation in shaping the future of AI. This session is part of a broader event featuring speakers from leading organizations such as OpenAI, Google Cloud, and Anthropic.
The event promises practical insights, candid discussions, and networking opportunities with technologists, researchers, and founders. Attendees will have the chance to engage with top minds through breakout sessions and networking events.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this crucial conversation. Learn how to stay compliant and navigate the evolving landscape of AI ethics.
