In this episode, Professor Yeslam Al-Saggaf, a leading scholar in computing ethics, joins us to unpack the complex and evolving question of ethical responsibility in artificial intelligence. The episode also compares global regulatory approaches. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the need for thoughtful, adaptive responses as AI continues to reshape our social, ethical, and technological landscape.
Topics
- Rethinking ethical responsibility in the age of AI (Timestamp 02:26)
- Assigning responsibility (Timestamp 03:40)
- Causality and intent (Timestamp 04:22)
- AI systems function in practice (Timestamp 05:11)
- “Many hands” problem (Timestamp 08:09)
- Commentary on current regulations and frameworks (Timestamp 11:15)
Resources
- Al-Saggaf, Y. (2022). The Psychology of Phubbing (1st ed. 2022.). Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7045-0
- Late last year, Professor Al-Saggaf presented his research on AI and Smartphones: The paradox of modern technology. You can view his presentation at the Konference Digin 2025 here.
- If you would like to explore Professor Al-Saggaf’s research, you can access more information here.
