Using AI responsibly to serve people and society
Part of our AI deep-dive conversation series
Join us for an engaging episode of Sopra Steria Insights, where Nicholas Wild, Head of Digital Ethics at Sopra Steria Next, and Simon Baxter, Principal Analyst at TechMarketView, tackle the pressing ethical issues surrounding AI. They dive into concerns
like bias in decision-making, job displacement, and the sustainability impact of AI.
Our guests emphasise the need for transparency and accountability, advocating for AI systems with clear decision-making processes and regular audits, as well as the role of government in regulating AI.
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About the speakers
Nicholas Wild, Head of Digital Ethics, Sopra Steria Next
He has extensive experience helping organisations understand the digital ethics considerations within different technologies and contexts. Recently, he has been working on projects to define ethics in digital twins across industries. He brings his
previous experience as a consultant in the public sector and expertise in providing accessible technology for all.
Nick led on the project undertaken by Sopra Steria, in collaboration with the UK Government, identifying the ethical principles of a national digital twin, that is summarised in this report. He wrote a paper on Digital Twin Ethics in the travel and transport industry, and has co-written papers on Digital Ethics in Policing and the latest Digital Ethics Outlook including both Citizen and Government views.
Simon Baxter, Principal Analyst, TechMarketView
Simon
joined the UK research and advisory firm TechMarketView in April 2022 as a Principal Analyst, leading the coverage of both Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Simon has over 12 years of experience in research and analysis covering the UK and
global IT markets, with a focus on the impact of digital transformation and the implementation of emerging technologies such as AI, quantum computing, IoT, and cloud across a range of industries. Immediately prior to joining TechMarketView, Simon
held the position of Senior Market Intelligence Manager at Fujitsu Services Ltd. and was responsible for embedding market insight into Fujitsu’s decision-making and leading a range of market research programmes across Fujitsu’s global
business, encompassing Europe, North America, and Japan.
Host: Tom McCann, Growth and Marketing Director, Sopra Steria
Tom is Sopra Steria's Growth & Marketing Director, responsible for driving our go-to-market strategy in the UK. With 30 years of experience in tech and digital, Tom has built teams and grown businesses in the UK, Ireland, and internationally.
He has advised and accelerated customers on their transformation journeys. Tom is passionate about the transformative opportunities with technology, empowering people to achieve more, driving better outcomes for customers and citizens, and achieving
efficiencies for the bottom line.
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