Bonus Episode: Ethics in Data Science – Audience Q & A

For Episode #8 of the One Zero One podcast, Version 1, in association with the Analytics Institute, brought together perspectives from academia, media and industry to discuss the challenges of responsible data science in the age of the algorithm. This podcast was recorded live during the interactive event with live polling and Q&A technology.

 

This bonus episode includes the part of the event you didn’t hear yet, where our hosts answer the questions submitted by the audience throughout the recording. If you missed the first part of this session – stream or download the first part of the discussion here. 

The role of Data Science in today’s technology driven world impacts a range of industries from the health sector to financial services, to developing smart cities and transportation. Although the benefits of Data Science have become seemingly clear and its impact noted across said environments, the dangers of data science without ethical considerations is equally apparent — whether it be the protection of personal data, bias in automated decision-making, the apparent elimination of free choice in psychographics or the social impacts of automation.

Ronan Laffan, Head of Advisory Services, Version 1 hosted this episode, the expert panel for the discussion featured:

Visit the Analytics Institute website to learn more about our partner in hosting this special event.