Artificial intelligence is changing the research landscape, and Dr. Michael Gizzi is leading the charge in exploring its ethical implications. As a Criminal Justice Sciences professor and a CAST Research Fellow, Dr. Gizzi is conducting a groundbreaking study on how AI impacts the ethics of qualitative research. In today’s world, where AI tools can analyze massive amounts of data in seconds, questions about privacy, consent, and bias have never been more pressing.
Dr. Gizzi isn’t afraid to ask the tough questions. What happens when machines interpret human stories? Can AI respect the nuanced ethics that researchers have painstakingly built over decades? His study aims to set new standards for how researchers use AI responsibly, ensuring that technology supports, rather than undermines, the integrity of qualitative research.
Why This Matters
AI’s role in research continues to grow, but so do the risks. Researchers must navigate a minefield of ethical challenges, and Dr. Gizzi’s work couldn’t come at a better time. If you thought your only ethical dilemma this week would be whether to eat that second donut, think again! The future of research ethics is being written right now, and Dr. Gizzi is holding the pen—er, keyboard.