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Ex-Twitter AI ethics lead Rumman Chowdhury is worried about Musk’s impact on the federal government
In a recent panel, Dr. Rumman Chowdhury shared her concerns about Elon Musk’s impact on institutions—from Twitter to the U.S. government. Reflecting on her experience during Musk’s takeover of Twitter, she warned of the brain drain, instability, and chaotic leadership that now threatens critical government agencies under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The consequences? Mass layoffs in key federal agencies, weakened cybersecurity, and disruptions to public services—echoing the same turbulence seen at Twitter in 2022.
Singapore Launches New AI Safety Initiatives at Global AI Action Summit
IMDA, in partnership with Humane Intelligence, conducted the world ’s first multicultural and multilingual AI safety red teaming exercise focused on Asia-Pacific in November and December 2024, aiming to establish a baseline for AI safety in cultural and linguistic contexts in the region.
IMDA study uncovers socio-economic biases in AI systems
A study conducted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Humane Intelligence has revealed significant socio-economic biases in artificial intelligence (AI) systems, raising concerns over fairness and inclusivity in AI-generated content.
Singapore Advances AI Governance with Global Safety Initiatives
Singapore has launched new AI governance initiatives to strengthen the safety of AI applications, acknowledging the transboundary nature of AI products and services. These initiatives aim to benefit both Singaporeans and the global community.
Four Expert Takes on Artificial Intelligence
The recent live taping of On With Kara Swisher at John Hopkins University featured a dynamic panel of thought leaders, including Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, founder and CEO of Human Intelligence, and Dr Gillian K. Hadfield, Dr. Mark Dredze. Together, they delved into AI’s societal implications, its biases, and how it challenges us to rethink our institutions.
25 thinkers for an uncertain world
Prospect's list of Top Thinkers is intended to spotlight people whose ideas are shaping the world in which we live—and many of this year’s nominations tick that box. Dr. Chowdhury’s groundbreaking work in building safer and more responsible AI systems has earned her a place among some of the most impactful minds influencing global progress.
Rumman Chowdhury: “We could be entering a post-truth world”
Dr. Rumman Chowdhury sounds the alarm about online harassment and gender-based violence in the age of generative artificial intelligence. Moreover, she warns against the dangers of malicious use of new technologies affecting the most vulnerable, and calls for increased focus on the diversity of users.
New A.I. Guidance for Critical Infrastructure
As artificial intelligence becomes central to industries like aviation, energy, and water management, safeguarding its use is paramount. The US Department of Homeland Security is releasing a 35-page framework of voluntary best practices for companies operating critical infrastructure.
Dr. Rumman Chowdhury: The Organizational Practices Supporting Responsible AI
In this episode, Dr. Rumman Chowdhury and host Ally discuss the re-imagining of human intelligence, the fallacy of the perfectly responsible AI product, and the organizational culture that's needed to support responsible AI product development.
Your right to repair AI systems, by Dr. Rumman Chowdhury
For AI to achieve its full potential, non-experts need to contribute to its development, says Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, CEO and cofounder of Humane Intelligence. Dr. Chowdhury shares how the right-to-repair movement of consumer electronics provides a promising model for a path forward, with ways for everyone to report issues, patch updates or even retrain AI technologies.
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