Listen "How AI Is Rewriting Engineering Ethics"
Episode Synopsis
This episode of The 21st Century Engineer Podcast, Dennis sits down with Tara Hoke — ethics counsel for ASCE and a 20-year veteran in civil infrastructure — to unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping the ethical responsibilities of modern engineers.From the collapse of IBM’s Watson to the pressures of AI-powered decision-making in high-stakes environments, this conversation cuts straight to the core of what today’s engineers need to know.You’ll hear about:– Why AI can’t be trusted blindly– How engineers are being asked to validate data they didn’t generate– What the Watson oncology failure taught us– How young engineers can position themselves as future-ready change agents🎯 Whether you’re designing infrastructure, managing risk, or just trying to stay ahead of the curve, this episode is your starting point for understanding AI’s ethical edge in engineering.🔗 Mentioned in the show:– ASCE Code of Ethics– Civil Engineering Magazine📢 Like what you hear? Share this episode, leave a review, and follow the podcast for more conversations at the intersection of innovation, ethics, and civil design.
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