Exploring the Ethics, Risks, and Realities of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we work, make decisions, and interact with information. But just because AI can do something doesn't necessarily mean it should. As AI continues to evolve, so do the ethical challenges and risks associated with its use.
Beyond Binary: AI + Ethics explores seven core ethical risks, including bias, fairness, transparency, accountability, and privacy, along with three emerging risks that raise new questions about AI reliability, trust, and control. Through real-world examples, recent headlines, and practical discussions, participants will examine the ethical gray areas of AI and consider how individuals and organizations can balance innovation with responsible use.
Core AI Ethics Risks
Bias
Fairness and equity
Transparency
Responsibility and accountability
Privacy
Workforce transformation
Natural resources and environmental impacts
Emerging AI Ethics Risks
Data quality and reliability
Misinformation and digital trust
AI autonomy and loss of control
9 activities • 8 videos • duration: 1h 59m
Audit Smarter, not Harder - with Elizabeth and Audie the Internal Otteror!
Elizabeth McDowell, CPA, CIA has over 20 years of audit experience and is the founder of Audit Forward, an innovative internal audit consulting and training firm. Elizabeth is passionate about advancing and advocating for the internal audit profession and was recognized as one of the 2023 Internal Audit Beacons by Richard Chambers. Elizabeth makes auditing and training fun (no, really!) with the help of her mascot, Audie the Internal Otteror. Elizabeth’s most recent industry experience was at Achieve, where she was Sr. Director, Audit Strategy; prior to that, she held internal audit leadership roles at Elevations Credit Union, Fidelity Investments, and Xcel Energy after first starting her career at Ernst & Young.
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