EthicEdge

Privacy is a fundamental human right. However, for many, the words to articulate exactly what it is can become elusive, especially when it comes to data technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). These technologies cause us to reflect about what privacy really entails, especially because of the fast pace with which data technologies are evolving. We particularly like the definition by Bennett & Raab of privacy as a boundary between individuals, individuals & their governments, and...

As AI technologies become more accessible and various industries find applications for AI, a general question that arises is what would accountability entail? A famous internal memo from IBM in the late '70s reads: “A Computer Can Never Be Held Accountable.” And these words are very prescient in this AI summer. We have long known that only organizations and developers are accountable. But exactly what accountability would entail remains an open question. For his PhD (which he defended on 18...

At EthicEdge, we believe strong ethical leadership begins with deep intellectual foundations. This month, we are proud to celebrate a major milestone achieved by our co-director, Dr Kristy Claassen, who recently attained her PhD from the University of Twente. Kristy successfully defended her doctoral dissertation, Being Human: Evaluating Artificial Intelligence Through the Lens of Ubuntu, in April 2026. This achievement marks the culmination of years of dedicated research into one of the most...