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Rafael Hernández de Santiago

Rafael Hernández de Santiago, viscount of Espes, is a Spanish national residing in Saudi Arabia and working at the Gulf Research Center. He holds a doctorate in ethics and artificial intelligence, a master’s degree in international relations, and a certificate from the leadership program for public management at IESE. He has wide professional experience in general and institutional management, business development, international management, strategic management, and international relations, both in the private and public sectors.

Latest published

The future is artificial, but ethical decisions remain human

In a world where artificial intelligence is poised to rule our lives, one man stands at the intersection of technological advancement and ethical oversight: Mr. Gus.

November 07, 2024

Why an AI humanoid might not make the ideal spouse

In the neon-lit metropolis of Techville, where the future is not just arriving — it is setting up shop — citizens are used to rubbing shoulders with the latest technological wonders. 

September 19, 2024

When algorithms fail to account for human nuance

 

In Techville, a city celebrated for its cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking ethos, this summer’s tourism scene has turned into an ironic spectacle of overreach and misjudgment. 

September 05, 2024

Oil and currency bias shape our technologies

In the bustling metropolis of Techville, where innovation never sleeps and ethics occasionally gets a caffeine boost, the latest debate has everyone buzzing. 

August 09, 2024

Navigating ethical dilemmas in reproductive tech

In the bustling city of Techville, where neon lights flicker with binary code and robots hum lullabies, a new spectacle has rolled into town, promising to be the talk of the century. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to “The Great AI Ethical Circus.”

August 01, 2024

AI’s gender bias reflects society’s systemic inequalities

In the sprawling city of Techville, there is a new player on the scene — and it is not your typical Silicon Valley startup or cutting-edge gadget. 

June 06, 2024

Navigating the ethical landscape of neural implants and biotechnology

In the bustling metropolis of Techville, where Silicon Valley meets the cityscape, the latest buzz is not about the newest iPhone or the most advanced electric car. No, dear citizens, it is about something far more intricate and potentially invasive: The ethics of artificial intelligence.

May 30, 2024