A New Digital Responsibility

Rob Price

A podcast about digital impact on people and planet. Based in the UK but talk to global guests including #CEOs #Authors #Academics #SMEs and #experts about their work innovating using technology to make a real difference to people, communities, society and the planet. We talk about #Digital #DigitalEthics #AI #AIEthics #Sustainability #Trust #Privacy #GDPR #Innovation #TechforGood. Supporting the global Digital Responsibility movement, also known as CDR, Digitalt Samfunnsansvar, RNE and more. Check out the website for more information https://corporatedigitalresponsibility.net read less
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S5 Episode 9 - CDREurope Part 2 - Regulation, top down or bottom up?
03-03-2024
S5 Episode 9 - CDREurope Part 2 - Regulation, top down or bottom up?
A New #DigitalResponsibility is a podcast for technologists and businesses who want to make a positive impact on people and planet. We speak to innovators in #business, #startups, #academia and #policy about their work in #CDR, #AIethics, #digitalethics #sustainability, #SDGs and #digital #innovation.  The Interreg funded CDR Europe Project is exploring CDR in Public Policy, and engagement and interaction with SMEs across 7 European Territories - Italy, Romania, Hungary, Finland, France, Ireland and the Catalan region of Spain. Our guests for this episode are from France, ⁠Nicolas Aicardi, an innovation professional working for Cap Digital on the CDR Europe project and on digital responsibility for companies, together with Christine Balagué, Professor-HDR of Management and founder of the “Good in Tech” research network at Institut Mines-Télécom Business School. Website (Project): ⁠CDR EUROPE⁠ Website (Resolvo, Italy) : ⁠⁠⁠Resolvo⁠ Website (Cap Digital, France): ⁠Cap Digital The CDR EUROPE project is cofunded by the European Union through the Interreg Europe programme. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the speakers(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Interreg Europe programme. Neither the European Union nor the Interreg Europe programme can be held responsible for them. For more information on #CDR and #DigitalResponsibility check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://corporatedigitalresponsibility.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Price⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CDR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter:        ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_Digital_COO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the_digital_coo⁠
S5 Episode 8 - The Child Labour Index
10-09-2023
S5 Episode 8 - The Child Labour Index
A New #DigitalResponsibility is a podcast for technologists and businesses who want to make a positive impact on people and planet. We speak to innovators in #business, #startups, #academia and #policy about their work in #CDR, #AIethics, #digitalethics #sustainability, #SDGs and #digital #innovation.  Episode 8 talks with Eleanor Harry about her work on launching a Child Labour Index, providing indication of working practices through the supply chain of big global businesses. Eleanor is the CEO and Founder of HACE. She is an authoritative voice on child labour, having worked in the field for over 13 years across supply chains including cotton, fishing and ready-made garments. Eleanor has contributed to international UN literature surrounding child labour including Delta 8.7’s ‘Markets’ Policy Guides and the Code 8.7 Symposium. She also sits on the UN’s UK Global Compact Child Labour Working Group. It's a perfect example of innovating using data and technology to shine a light on a challenging subject, but a challenge that is far from simple to solve. Listen in to Eleanor's thoughts on progress so far.   Beyond her role as CEO, Eleanor has also been recognised as Woman of the Year 2022 everywoman in Tech | Most influential women in UK Technology ComputerWeekly. Websites & Socials  HACE  ⁠https://www.thisishace.com/ Demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV65kDmfO54 Eleanor's LinkedIn profile ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-harry/ For more information on #CDR and #DigitalResponsibility check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://corporatedigitalresponsibility.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Price⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CDR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter:        ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_Digital_COO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the_digital_coo⁠
S5 Episode 7 - Talking Biodiversity
22-08-2023
S5 Episode 7 - Talking Biodiversity
A New #DigitalResponsibility is a podcast for technologists and businesses who want to make a positive impact on people and planet. We speak to innovators in #business, #startups, #academia and #policy about their work in #CDR, #AIethics, #digitalethics #sustainability, #SDGs and #digital #innovation.  The UK is introducing new regulation that means that anyone developing land will have to demonstrate a net gain of 10% improvement in biodiversity. Rob talks to Ben Jacob, author of the outstanding book "The Orchid Outlaw" and Richard Flemmings, founder of a geospatial start up called Map Impact. We discuss the book, orchids, ecosystems of nature and our confidence in the regulation having a positive impact. For anyone with an interest in wildlife, nature, plants and biodiversity, this is a fascinating and compelling discussion from different perspectives, but with a common goal - to improve biodiversity for the benefit of all. Websites & Socials Map Impact https://www.mapimpact.io/ Richard's LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/richflemmings/ Ben's Instagram @orchid_outlaw You can find Ben's book here - it is a fantastic read. For more information on #CDR and #DigitalResponsibility check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://corporatedigitalresponsibility.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Price⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CDR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter:        ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_Digital_COO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the_digital_coo⁠
S5 Episode 6 - Design for Sustainability
13-08-2023
S5 Episode 6 - Design for Sustainability
A New #DigitalResponsibility is a podcast for technologists and businesses who want to make a positive impact on people and planet. We speak to innovators in #business, #startups, #academia and #policy about their work in #CDR, #AIethics, #digitalethics #sustainability, #SDGs and #digital #innovation.  Christopher leads the conversation with Matthew Sekol, Global #ESG and Sustainability Advisor at #Microsoft and Sadas Shankar, discussing the measurement of the use and impact of technology on the environment. LinkedIn:      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matthew Sekol Matt is a Sustainability Global Black Belt at Microsoft, serving as an ESG Advisor to companies. He brings over 20 years of experience improving technology and operations by translating market needs into leading-edge products across industries. He also serves on the LP Advisory Committee of Morgan Stanley’s Next Level Fund, which invests in diverse led and founded startups. Matt has a range of skills to translate disparate, complex ideas for senior stakeholders, pioneering disruptive strategies to manage risk and meet cross-industry market opportunities. He is a public speaker, writer, and was named to Onalytica's 'Who's Who in ESG 2023.' Lastly, Matt has contributed to whitepapers on ESG topics like biodiversity and ESG data quality and has presented on the intersection of ESG and technology in higher education. In his spare time, he publishes a weekly newsletter called The ESG Advocate at esgadvocate.substack.com. LinkedIn:      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sadas ShankarSadasivan (Sadas) Shankar is a distinguished researcher, currently serving as a Research Technology Manager at SLAC National Laboratory and an adjunct Professor in Stanford Materials Science and Engineering. He has a strong teaching background, having co-instructed classes related to materials design, computing, and sustainability. Dr. Shankar's research spans materials, chemistry, and specialized AI methods for solving complex problems in the sciences, with a focus on sustainable computing and innovative computing frameworks. He is also a co-founder and Chief Scientist at Material Alchemy, a venture aimed at accelerating environmentally sustainable materials adoption. Throughout his career, Dr. Shankar has made significant contributions to the semiconductor industry, impacting areas like chemistry, materials, processing, and design rules. He has played a crucial role in advancements like flip-chip packaging and lead elimination from microprocessors. His work has resulted in numerous patents and over a hundred publications. Dr. Shankar's influence extends beyond research, as he has delivered keynote speeches and participated in discussions at prestigious events and institutions globally, with his research being featured in esteemed scientific journals. For more information on #CDR and #DigitalResponsibility check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://corporatedigitalresponsibility.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Price⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CDR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter:        ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_Digital_COO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the_digital_coo⁠
S5 Episode 5 - CDR Europe Part 1
18-07-2023
S5 Episode 5 - CDR Europe Part 1
A New #DigitalResponsibility is a podcast for technologists and businesses who want to make a positive impact on people and planet. We speak to innovators in #business, #startups, #academia and #policy about their work in #CDR, #AIethics, #digitalethics #sustainability, #SDGs and #digital #innovation.  The Interreg funded CDR Europe Project is exploring CDR in Public Policy, and engagement and interaction with SMEs across 7 European Territories - Italy, Romania, Hungary, Finland, France, Ireland and the Catalan region of Spain. Our guests for this episode are Jessica Huntingford, from Resolvo in Tuscany - Italy, external Project Managers supporting the CDR EUROPE coorinator (Arezzo Innovazione), together with Elena Simion from UEFISCIDI in Romania, partner in CDR EUROPE. We discuss the programme, early insights from the countries, especially focusing on Romania, and the relevance to key topics of interest such as Cybersecurity. Website (Project): CDR EUROPE Website (Resolvo, Italy) : ⁠⁠Resolvo Website (UEFISCIDI, Romania): UEFISCIDI The CDR EUROPE project is cofunded by the European Union through the Interreg Europe programme. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the speakers(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Interreg Europe programme. Neither the European Union nor the Interreg Europe programme can be held responsible for them. For more information on #CDR and #DigitalResponsibility check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://corporatedigitalresponsibility.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:      ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Price⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:    ⁠⁠⁠⁠CDR⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter:        ⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_Digital_COO⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:    ⁠⁠⁠⁠the_digital_coo⁠
S5 Episode 2 - Digitalt Samfunnsansvar
20-06-2023
S5 Episode 2 - Digitalt Samfunnsansvar
A New #DigitalResponsibility is a podcast for technologists and businesses who want to make a positive impact on people and planet. We speak to innovators in #business, #startups, #academia and #policy about their work in #CDR, #AIethics, #digitalethics #sustainability, #SDGs and #digital #innovation. In February, GoForIT launched the Norwegian version of the CDR Manifesto, which you can find here . My thanks to Leif, Pia and Ida for their support with that translation. A few months on, we return to Norway (virtually) to talk again with Leif, Pia and Anders about their thoughts on the need for Digital Responsibility in Norway, and the collaborative approach between public and private sector, academia, enterprise and SME that is driving the evolution of Digitalt Samfunnsansvar, or Digital Societal Responsibility. Really insightful conversation about "Wickedly complex problems" and a desire for local examples, mapped out to the Principles of the Manifesto to inspire others to follow. My many thanks to our guests Pia Virmalainen Jøsendal, Leif Skiftenes Flak and Anders Waage Nilsen. Associate links: to be added. Rob is joined again by co-host, and co-founder of CDR Christopher Joynson. For more information on #CDR and #DigitalResponsibility check out ⁠http://corporatedigitalresponsibility.net⁠ LinkedIn:      ⁠Rob Price⁠ Facebook:    ⁠CDR⁠ Twitter:        ⁠@the_Digital_COO⁠ Instagram:    ⁠the_digital_coo⁠
S4 Episode 12 - Responsible Large Language Models
14-03-2023
S4 Episode 12 - Responsible Large Language Models
ChatGPT4 was launched mid podcast recording, whilst we were having a fantastic conversation about AI Ethics, Large Language Models and Generative AI. Rob is joined this week by Sean Williams, CEO of AutogenAI and Chris Leong, ForHumanity Fellow and Certified Auditor.  Listen to a conversation about core use cases for LLMs, considering AI ethics and balance, what not to use LLMs for and how to keep aligned with, and to influence appropriate regulation. In fact, perfect alignment with Principle 1 of the International CDR Manifesto - namely, TRUST, Digital Ethics and advocating for appropriate regulation. LinkedIn:      Sean Williams AI and bias: https://autogenai.com/article/input-and-output-ai-bias-and-diversityWittgenstein, ChatGPT and a Complex Soup of Linear Algebra: https://autogenai.com/article/wittgenstein-chatgpt-and-a-complex-soup-of-linear-algebra‘Mouth Burn Porridge Hell!’: Regulation is a Goldilocks problem: https://autogenai.com/article/mouth-burn-porridge-hell-regulation-is-a-goldilocks-problemWhat is a large language model: https://autogenai.com/article/what-is-a-large-language-model LinkedIn:      Chris Leong Responsible Innovation: How ‘good’ are your Checks and Balances? - Part 1:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/responsible-innovation-how-good-your-checks-balances-leong-fhcaThe Uncertainty of ‘AI’ in Socio-Technical Systems: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/responsible-innovation-uncertainty-ai-socio-technical-leong-fhcaSubscribe to the Responsible Innovation Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/exSk-TnXResponsible Innovation Framework: https://resinno.carrd.co For more information on #CDR and #DigitalResponsibility check out http://corporatedigitalresponsibility.net LinkedIn:      Rob Price Facebook:    CDR Twitter:        @the_Digital_COO Instagram:    the_digital_coo
S4 Episode 10 - Digital Ethics and Africa
21-02-2023
S4 Episode 10 - Digital Ethics and Africa
A wide ranging discussion with Arthur Gwagwa starting with his background as a Lawyer in Zimbabwe and covering a discussion on the impact of digital, data and ethics on democracy, human rights, culture, language and more. Arthur is now a Doctoral Researcher at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, specialising in   the geopolitical, human rights and ethical implications of AI and Big Data. Arthur also sits on the Stanford University Internet Observatory Journal.  You can find more about Arthur's work in the links below.  Publications Forthcoming Arthur Gwagwa and Bev Townsend. Re-imagining Africa’s sovereignty in a digitally interdependent world.Emerging Global Governance project at Global Policy. (York University) and Eva-Maria Nag (Durham University). Bev Townsend  and Arthur Gwagwa. Unholy alliances, Faustian pacts, and the politicking of data in Africa. Stanford Journal of Online Trust and Safety 2022 Scholarly publications Kazim, E,; Gwagwa, A. et al (2022). On the sui generis value capture of new digital technologies: The case of AI. Patterns, 3(7), [100526]. Gwagwa, A. (2022). The role of the African value of Ubuntu in global AI inclusion discourse: A normative ethics perspective. Patterns, 3(4). 2021 Scholarly publications Rutenberg, I., Gwagwa, A., & Omino, M. (2021). Use and Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Climate Change Adaptation in Africa. In N. Oguge, D. Ayal, L. Adeleke, & I. da Silva (Eds.), African Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation (1 ed., pp. 1107-1126). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45106-6_80 Gwagwa, A., Kazim, E., Kachidza, P., Hilliard, A., Siminyu, K., Smith, M., & Shawe-Taylor, J. (2021). Road map for research on responsible artificial intelligence for development (AI4D) in African countries: The case study of agriculture. Patterns, 2(12), [100381]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.patter.2021.100381 2020 Scholarly publications Gwagwa, A., Kraemer-Mbula, E., Rizk, N., Rutenberg, I., & Beer, J. D. (2020). Artificial Intelligence (AI) Deployments in Africa: Benefits, Challenges and Policy Dimensions. The African Journal of Information and Communication, 26, 1-28. https://doi.org/10.23962/10539/30361 2017 Scholarly publications Gwagwa, A. (2017). Historical Antecedents and Paradoxes that Shaped Kenya’s Contemporary Information and Communication Technology Policies. Africa Policy Journal , X11, 61-75. Harvard Kennedy School. Rob is joined again by co-host, and colleague Joshua Nwaogu.  For more information on #CDR and #DigitalResponsibility check out http://corporatedigitalresponsibility.net LinkedIn:      Rob Price Facebook:    CDR Twitter:        @the_Digital_COO Instagram:    the_digital_coo
S2 Episode 8 - The Digital Poverty Alliance
15-06-2022
S2 Episode 8 - The Digital Poverty Alliance
In conversation with Paul Finnis, CEO The Learning Foundation and the Digital Poverty Alliance and Andrea Ravnik, Head of Amazon in the Community, UK. Paul leads the DPA, working with a range of organisations to help ensure that the impact of Digital Poverty is minimised in the UK, and more children and parts of the community who are not connected, empowered and inspired are able to play an active part in the Digital Economy. Andrea is the Amazon lead for their work in the Community in the UK and plays an active role in the DPA. The work of the DPA - illustrated by their vision, mission and 'what we do' below - is clearly aligned to the Second and Third Principle of the International CDR Manifesto and, like the CDR movement, is referenced in the recently launched UN EP backed CODES Global Action Plan for Sustainable Planet in the Digital Age.  Our vision. To live in a world which enables everyone to access the life changing benefits that digital brings. Our mission. To end digital poverty once and for all by 2030 What we do… We convene, compel and inspire collaboration for the UK & global community to lead sustainable action against digital poverty LinkedIn:      Paul Finnis and Andrea Ravnik Website:       https://digitalpovertyalliance.org For more information on #CDR and #DigitalResponsibility check out http://corporatedigitalresponsibility.net LinkedIn:      Rob Price Facebook:    CDR Twitter:        @the_Digital_COO Instagram:    the_digital_coo
S3 Episode 2 - The CDR Manifesto (Part 2)
09-02-2022
S3 Episode 2 - The CDR Manifesto (Part 2)
We launched the International CDR Manifesto on the 1st October, 2021, as a year long collaborative effort between an international group of established CDR experts, academics, published authors and corporate practitioners. This work built on our own individual work, and recognised some of the other great work in this field over the past three years to bring an open source, Creative Commons framework to the market that enabled organisations to better think about the impact of their use of digital on creating a more positive impact on the planet and society. This second of a mini-series of podcasts, with Christopher Joynson, co-founder of the Manifesto, lexplores Christopher's own introduction to CDR,  his background to the collaboration and looks at vulnerability in the context of Digital Responsibility. We specifically explore the 3rd and 4th Principles of the International CDR Manifesto - Societal Wellbeing (data privacy, governance, digital maturity and digital wellbeing) and Consider Economic & Societal Impact (sustainable automation, verifiable 3rd party data & algorithms and new economic models) and look forward to further evolution in 2022.  The team behind the manifesto includes Dr Saskia Dörr, Professor Michael Wade, Tim Frick, Oliver Merx, Christopher Joynson and Rob Price, all of whom have been involved in introducing or regularly discussing definitions of CDR over the past five years. LinkedIn:      Christopher Joynson For more information on #CDR and #DigitalResponsibility check out http://corporatedigitalresponsibility.net LinkedIn:      Rob Price Facebook:    CDR Twitter:        @the_Digital_COO Instagram:    the_digital_coo