Recent developments in research, development, implementation and use of AI include worrying trends which ask big questions about the future direction of the whole field. As part of this, the role of "Big Tech" - the huge corporate entities who now dominate the development of AI technologies and products - is crucial, both in terms of the technology they develop, and the researchers they employ. Their dominance places them at the apex of the R&D and product development activity in AI, which in turn means they have a great responsibility to ensure that this activity leads to fair, transparent, accountable, and ethical AI systems and products. They also have a great responsibility to support and nurture their staff. This talk will examine recent developments in AI and the role of Big Tech, and ask whether they are stepping up to these responsibilities.
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