UVA Data Points

Author: UVA School of Data Science

UVA Data Points is a data science podcast from the University of Virginia School of Data Science the nation's first school of data science. Each episode features UVA faculty, researchers, and leading experts in conversation about the topics defining the field: artificial intelligence, machine learning, data ethics, policy, health data, and responsible innovation. Whether you're a student, researcher, or professional, UVA Data Points brings you in-depth perspectives from the people advancing data science and shaping how it impacts society. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more. Subscribe and join the conversation.
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The Future With AI: Policies, Ethics, and Governance
Wednesday, 17 June, 2026

In this episode, we explore the future of artificial intelligence through the lens of policy, ethics, and governance; examining how this rapidly evolving technology is reshaping society and the responsibilities that come with it. Joining the conversation are Renée Cummings, Professor of Practice in Data Science and a leading voice in AI ethics, and Mona Sloane, Assistant Professor of Data Science and Media Studies, whose work focuses on the intersection of technology and society. Together, they share insights on how we can guide the development of AI in ways that are responsible, equitable, and grounded in the public interest. Stay connected with UVA Data Points and UVA School of Data Science Catch all our latest episodes of UVA Data Points here: https://uvadatapoints.castos.com Learn more about the UVA School of Data Science: https://datascience.virginia.edu Chapters (00:00:50) - When Do You Use AI in Your Work?(00:05:02) - AI and the Epistemic Crisis(00:05:46) - Is ChatGPT the End All Be All of AI?(00:09:06) - AI's Social Infrastructure(00:17:37) - What Can I Do With a Generative AI System?(00:27:43) - The Need for Ethical AI Use(00:28:44) - Policy Conversations About AI(00:33:00) - Hype Around Technological Innovation vs. Reality(00:34:00) - AI's Lifeblood Is Data(00:34:40) - Human Risk vs. Machine Risk(00:38:08) - Looking for a Job in an AI-Mediated World(00:40:39) - How AI Is Affecting Recruitment(00:45:47) - Career Impacts of AI