Artificial intelligence is a powerful agent of change in our society. The debate around how AI will shape our future is ongoing, but one thing is certain: it is already affecting our present – altering the way we work, entertain ourselves and interact with others. As this technology catches on, changing the way we understand ourselves and our society, issues around ethics and regulation are becoming more and more pressing – and increasingly debated. As designers and developers of AI systems, we need to bridge the gap between data technology and human experience. Addressing fairness, accountability and the long-term effects on our society when designing with data will allow us to contribute to the society we want, fostering higher levels of cognitive and emotional skills.

During WIRED Live 2017, Accenture and Fjord ran a Live Innovation looking at the ethics of AI and how we can address the consequences of badly designed AI, to co-create an AI ethics manifesto. Take a look at the result here.