Ethics in Artificial Intelligence

With generative artificial intelligence tools being integrated into every aspect of life, there is ever-increasing dialogue about ethical concerns in this realm. Regulations and governance are difficult to implement since these are enacted in response to ethical situations arising. It is quite nearly impossible to anticipate every concerning outcome of the array of AI tools.

We are a self-volunteered group of UTSW faculty, clinicians, trainees, staff, and students who meet once every two months to discuss AI and its considerations at UTSW and implications in larger context.

History

  • In May 2024, a core group met for the 1st time to discuss ethics in AI. Read their inaugural session report here.

  • The group reconvened in August with a smaller attendance and brainstormed meeting frequency, discussion topics, and logistics.

  • Dr. Darlene King took over leadership for this group in 2025.

  • In February 2025, we discussed UTSW’s AI oversight committee & AI Taskforce groups, heard from Dr. Andrew Jamieson & Dr. Elizabeth Heitman about their experiences of reviewing research proposals involving AI as members of the IRB (Institutional Review Board).

  • A bimonthly series of meetings has been established for the remainder of 2025.

Read about AI governance

Global AI Law & Policy Tracker PDF

USA: January 2025 AI developments

Texas: TRAIGA (Texas Responsible AI Governance Act) PDF

The University of Texas System: AI in Healthcare collaborative: a UT-HIP initiative