AI and Safety: Beware of Geeks bearing gifts

Abstract

It feels like every day brings a new story about artificial intelligence (AI). Whatever one’s opinion on AI, there can be no question that it is a technology that has captured the attention of society.

As NZISM’s Risk & Assurance Manager, and a risk professional dealing with technology and AI, I have for some time been considering the promise and perils of AI for health and safety practitioners. One of NZISM’s strategic goals is to raise the bar for health and safety practice, increasing the professionalism demonstrated by our members. I would encourage all readers of the Journal to more closely consider how they engage with AI, and technology in general, in service of enhancing their own professionalism.

Included below are several brief thoughts that warrant further consideration, and that I would appreciate your thoughts on.