Artificial intelligence is so loudly hyped by software vendors and the tech media nowadays, one would think its powers could make human brain cells obsolete. Venture capitalists poured $10.8 billion into artificial intelligence and machine learning technology companies in 2017, according to PitchBook Data Inc. But many thought leaders are saying that without human oversight and ethical constraints, AI could do serious damage to the individuals and businesses it’s supposed to help.“What I like to say is, AI is not ready for solo flight,” said Dr. Shannon Vallor (pictured), professor of philosophy at Santa Clara University

Artificial intelligence, cloud computing and virtual and augmented reality thechnologies are allowing businesses unprecedented access to their customer’s personal wants, needs and desires, but as for-profit companies ask us to share ever more intimate details, recent breaches have exposed weaknesses in security and caused fear in consumers. After all, if giant companies such as Facebook Inc. and Equifax Inc. can be compromised, whom can we trust?“Data is like jet fuel,” said Dr. Shannon Vallor (pictured), the William J. Rewak S.J. professor of philosophy at Santa Clara University