James Zipeure is the Group CEO of Mortar AI. Mortar AI is an AI-powered marketing system designed to give business leaders more time to focus on performance and growth by streamlining fragmented workflows and providing access to real-time data and reporting.
In this episode, James explains why debates about AI development must include ethical considerations and highlights that AI reflects human biases. He emphasises the importance of trust and transparency for widespread AI uptake, explains the difference between persuasion and manipulation in AI-driven marketing, and advocates for human-centric design and ethical guardrails to ensure technology serves users rather than exploits them.
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