Ethical AI: Why it Matters and What's at Stake | Dvija Mehta | TEDxYouth@PPSIJC

In this thought-provoking talk, Ms. Dvija Mehta unpacks the urgent need for ethical frameworks in artificial intelligence. Drawing on her experiences as a researcher, entrepreneur, and advisor, she demystifies the concept of AI ethics, bringing it down from abstract ideals to real-world impacts. With compelling stories, surprising insights, and a strong moral compass, Ms. Mehta walks the audience through the hidden biases in algorithms, the risks of unchecked automation, and the promise of designing AI that respects human dignity.

This is not just a talk about technology, it’s a call to action for developers, business leaders, and young innovators to become ethical architects of our digital future. Ms. Mehta offers a powerful reminder that in the race for smarter machines, we must not lose sight of what it means to be truly human. Ms. Dvija Mehta is a leading voice in the global conversation on ethical artificial intelligence. As an AI ethicist and Founder & CEO of YOU AI, she is dedicated to building technologies that are not only intelligent but also aligned with human values. A graduate of the University of Cambridge and former fellow at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, she works at the intersection of technology, philosophy, and policy.
Ms. Mehta's research and insights have been featured on BBC Future and BBC Radio 4’s Moral Maze. As a trusted advisor to startups and multinational organisations, she helps shape frameworks for Responsible AI Governance around the world.
Through her writing, consulting, and public speaking, Ms. Mehta offers bold visions for a future where technology advances in harmony with societal good. With intellect, integrity, and imagination, she empowers audiences to think critically about the systems they create - and the futures they want to live in. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx