Recorded at the ASU+GSV inaugural AIR Show, Mallory chats with Obi Ogbanufe, a Professor at the University of North Texas. Obi shares her insights on the crucial role of ethics in artificial intelligence, particularly within educational technology. She explains and explores “FATE” — the importance of incorporating fairness, accountability, transparency, explainability, and privacy into AI systems. Obi underscores the impact these principles can have on both developers and consumers of AI.
Recorded at the ASU+GSV inaugural AIR Show, Mallory chats with Obi Ogbanufe, a Professor at the University of North Texas. Obi shares her insights on the crucial role of ethics in artificial intelligence, particularly within educational technology. She explains and explores “FATE” — the importance of incorporating fairness, accountability, transparency, explainability, and privacy into AI systems. Obi underscores the impact these principles can have on both developers and consumers of AI.
Guest Name: Obi Ogbanufe, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Decision Sciences at the University of North Texas.
Guest Bio: Dr. Obi is a researcher and an educator. She teaches data mining, cybersecurity, predictive analytics, and data warehousing courses. Her research includes behavioral security, cybercrime, ethics of artificial intelligence, and risk management. She is also a recipient of the National Science Foundation CyberCorps Award. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, including Information Systems Journal, Decision Support Systems, and Information & Management. She has a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering, a Master of Science in Systems Engineering and Management, and a PhD in Information Systems.
Dr. Obi has worked in many technical and managerial roles in the private and public sectors. She founded Indigomark LLC, a technology consulting company, and is the author of the book series "Technology Made Simple for the Technical Recruiter" and other technical screening books in Java, Databases, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning.