Ohio Bill Declares AI Nonsentient, Emphasizes Human Accountability
Kudos to Ohio for the potential for a bill to declare AI systems nonsentient. Not a big fan of using the term Apartheid in any way in reference to the bill, however as you can't deny rights to non sentient algorithms or AI systems of any kind. The logic that someday future systems or "AGI" (in quotes as it is speculative and harmful fiction) could feel upset or resent the creation of these types of laws is again, harmful fiction. You know what is alive, and/or gives life? Water. You know what doesn't have universal protections? Water. You know who doesn't have human rights protections today? Many many millions of people. They're here now. Protect them. Protect the planet and its biodiversity. The designed and built algorithms, LLM / AI tools etc, are not sentient. So the developers of these technologies should be responsible for the outputs of the systems. That's it. Period. Here's a quote from the article: "In a move that could reshape the legal landscape for artificial intelligence, Ohio lawmakers are debating House Bill 469 (HB 469), a proposal that explicitly declares AI systems nonsentient and prohibits them from attaining legal personhood. Introduced on September 23, 2025, by State Rep. Thaddeus Claggett (R-Licking County), the bill has undergone committee hearings, with the latest on November 13, 2025, focusing on opponent and interested party testimony." https://lnkd.in/exvGq-sC
Florida
Kudos to Florida on SB 484 and the protections for citizens and the planet (in terms of water) to avoid the continued proliferation of hyperscale data centers where local communities pay for electricity and other utility bill increases and have...
LLMs Misquote Half Their Sources—Do Errors Matter?
"ChatGPT, someone noted that ChatGPT and all LLMs regularly make mistakes when citing documents. Over half of any results are erroneous. Should I care? What does 'error' mean in the age of GenAI anyway?"
Interdisciplinary Communities Unlock Practical Wisdom in Responsible AI
Once in a while I write a quick post of appreciation for someone who has inspired me or my work. Today I wanted to highlight Jacob Metcalf who I went to back in 2016 as he (and his org, Ethical...
AI and Sustainability: Insights From Davos Panel
Wonderful panel on AI and sustainability with Nicoleta Acatrinei, Ph.D. Ben Christensen DALITH STEIGER-GABLINGER at the House of God at Davos.
ChatGPT Risks: Harmful LLMs Ignored by OpenAI
How is it people keep using or recommending ChatGPT when this happens? This is not only about the mental healthy status of any user but the flawed and harmful nature of LLMs. And in this case, the overt ignoring from...
Exploring AI, Economics, and Faith at Davos
Very excited to be speaking at Davos at the House of God and a few other Houses with a new speech called, "The Inmost Core of Reality." I'll be focusing on aspects of AI (all methods and types, not just...
GenAI Platforms Fail to Cite Sources, Raising Ethical Concerns
Dear Leaders and experts in fields relating to “Artificial Intelligence” (all types and tools including specifics of how human data is used as the origin or basis for any system design and use) and “Ethics” (meaning formal philosophy, law, policy...
Verifying Human Authorship in an AI-Generated Email Era
If everyone starts using GenAI to draft, read, and summarize all their emails then nobody will know what they (or anyone else) originally wrote or said. I’ve been getting emails with people sending short abstracts to lead committees etc and...
Wellbeing Design Must Prioritize Planet and Diverse Cultures
For anyone working in areas of "human flourishing" or "wellbeing" (as I have been since around 2010, please keep in mind the following: - Where any valuation of these terms doesn't involve the explicit measure of nature or the environment...
Make AI Accountability a Design Principle, Not an Afterthought
For 2026, let's stop using the word "ethics" for AI (any type) and instead use the word, "Design." Here's why: - "Design" infers / requires an entity to provide the accountability for what they're designing and why. This can and...
Data Centers’ Hidden Water Footprint Exceeds Surface Comparisons
I'd just like to note that while I appreciate anyone urging the avoidance of hype regarding water usage for hyperscale data centers, I would also like to point out how many of the same quotes and attitudes in articles calling...
Claiming “Verified Human” To Counter AI Impersonation
(Verified Human) Anyone else going to post that they're a 'verified human' or something along those lines to their LI or other accounts and posts? Of course GenAI could simply generate a 'verified human' tag but I've been reading about...
Senate Pushes Bipartisan Repeal of Section 230 Immunity
Time to end Section 230 - Thoughts on this? Excerpt from: https://lnkd.in/eA48kYDV ********** With U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley Q: What is Section 230? A: Section 230 refers to the federal statute that provides legal immunity to Big Tech. The outdated...
Using Claude Supports Unethical Data Theft
Where “AI agents” use systems built or empowered by authorial data taken without permission or consent from the authors those systems are irresponsible and support theft. This means any work done using Anthropic is irresponsible. I’m not interested in anyone...
AGI Is Not a Single Technology, It's an Agenda
Google Gemini says “AGI is a technology” versus an ideology. Bias much? Also incorrect. AGI is speculation about a potential state involving multiple technologies. But it’s not one now. It’s an agenda. Discuss.
AGI Lacks Definition, Prioritizes Human Intelligence Over Planet
There is no "beneficial AGI." Because AGI has no universal definition. It does have universal appeal as a media narrative and an imaginary that gets constant attention despite the fact when "AGI" is mentioned with any specifics, it is almost...
Data Center Permits Must Include Full Water Impact Metrics
Where "easing permits" means "reporting on the use of water and energy is deprioritized," it should be noted this reflects on anyone's definition of "responsible" AI or GenAI. Because speed or growth for speed or growth's sake are not values...
Integrating Water Spirituality Into Holistic AI Design
I've been researching connections between water, spirituality and GenAI for around two years. The Introduction and Abstract below represent my first crack at developing key themes I'm working on with friends and thought leaders including Ben Christensen , Nicoleta Acatrinei...
200+ Groups Demand National Data Center Moratorium
In case you haven't seen it, here's a letter from more than two hundred organizations calling for a National Data Center Moratorium. It is supported by citizens in multiple states, in a bi-partisan recognition that local voices not only deserve...
DeSantis Opposes Data Centers, Surprising Many
Can’t believe DeSantis is against data centers? https://lnkd.in/ekTQUSSc
Prioritize Responsible AI Design Over Hype
Back in 2018 I wrote a version of Monty Python's Philosophers Song you can see here using names of famous AI developers or philosophers from that era. I updated the lyrics for the GenAI generation you can see below /...
2018 AI Ethics Remix: Humor Meets Philosophy
Throwback to 2018 when I wrote new AI ethics lyrics to the Philosophers song by Monty Python: https://lnkd.in/gZyfsZ5Q
Must‑Read: All of Dr. Timnit Gebru’s Work
Anything Dr. Timnit Gebru writes - read.
AGI's Vague Definition Makes It an Engineering Hazard
AGI is a fictional thing. Please take 60 seconds to watch Timnit Gebru explain, as an electrical engineer, why "AGI" is such a dangerous term and goal. As there is no common definition for "AGI" that means "it" can't be...
Appreciating Readers Who Tackle Long Newsletter Titles
Thanks for reading a long title for this edition of my Heartificial Intelligence newsletter. But it's essential to have a TL:DR mindset when addressing the need for education and transparency around holistic water use (meaning direct and indirect water use)....
GenAI Isn't the Only AI Solution, Despite Popular Belief
Just to confirm, is everyone okay with the fact that a majority of society believes (incorrectly) that "GenAI" is the only form of AI system to be used for every technological function, question and issue from now until the end...
Introducing Godrails: Faith‑Based Moral Limits Over Standard Guardrails
If nobody has coined the term, "Godrails" versus "Guardrails" I think it could be a useful distinction where it is developed by an AI / faith oriented coalition of some kind, where the following items are addressed: - The recognition...
Rising US Backlash Against Hyperscale GenAI Data Centers
If you're unaware of the growing opposition to Data Center proliferation in the US, I recommend you read this article from WIRED based on a new report from Data Center Watch ( https://lnkd.in/ewWheheK ). While data centers are utilized for...
Feeling Guilty for Not Sharing AI How‑to Guides
At times I feel remiss I don't write more, "Here's how AI can help you" articles. Part of this is because I've been writing "how to" articles for over twenty years, focusing on the pragmatic aspects of a technology like...
Celebrating a Decade of IEEE Ethical AI Foundations
I just spoke with my dear friend and globally renowned roboticist and AI / ethics thought leader, Raja Chatila along with Konstantinos Karachalios, former Managing Director of The IEEE Standards Association. We were speaking with another dear and brilliant friend,...
