GENAIROUS

S02

E18

Black Box, Grey Area: Who’s Liable When Algorithms Decide?

Examines the accountability and ethical dilemmas that arise when AI systems make decisions that affect real lives and businesses.

39 min 21 sec

June 27, 2025

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As algorithms increasingly shape real-world outcomes, intent alone is no longer a defense. Shirin Rai Gupta and Dr. Nandini Seth unpack the legal and moral ambiguity of AI systems—from biased hiring tools to opaque public decision engines. This episode confronts accountability, governance, and the uncomfortable truth that statistical systems can produce social harm without malicious intent.

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