Down To Earth: A podcast for Geoscientists by Geoscientist

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Welcome to Down to Earth, a 30-minute podcast about innovative geoscience and the incredible people behind it. Each week, we host a different guest to talk about science, careers, and passions. From stories about meeting their idols, to investigating their science superpowers, and all the fascinating research and engineering projects in between, Down to Earth is sure to become your quick and compelling catch-up on the people and the work in geoscience. This podcast is presented by the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society.
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S06E08 Down to Earth: Help or Hindrance? The Ethics of AI-Driven Geoscience
Episode 8
Wednesday, 5 February, 2025

After covering many of the exciting possibilities and potential challenges of AI in Earth Observation (EO), the question still remains: Is AI in EO going to be more of a help, or a hindrance? The answer lies in whether or not we can use AI ethically. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Caroline Gevaert, Associate Professor at University of Twente and expert in geospatial technologies and artificial intelligence for sustainable development in Low and Lower Middle Income countries. From the potential biases in AI-driven geoscience research to the ownership and privacy concerns surrounding geospatial data, we shed light on the complex questions, challenges and potential solutions that arise when human decision-making meets machine learning.