Fingers on Many Pulses: The Concerns We Balance When Making "Technology for Good" AI Chatbots
March 11, 2026 · University of Cincinnati
Dr. Stephen Carradini, Associate Professor in Technical Communication at Arizona State University, explores the practical obstacles involved in developing AI chatbots for public benefit. Drawing on projects including AZ Waterbot and Riverbot, the talk examines how creators navigate competing priorities — factual precision, potential risks, environmental impact, and user satisfaction — when constructing AI systems for the public good. The session includes interactive demonstrations with the actual bots.
Dr. Carradini’s presentation drew faculty, graduate students, and researchers from multiple university departments including Arts & Sciences, College of Education, Criminal Justice & Human Services, Design, Architecture, Art & Planning, and Liberal Arts & Sciences.
The session incorporated interactive demonstrations with AZ Waterbot and Riverbot, enabling participants to engage directly with the systems and evaluate their outputs. Attendees exchanged ideas about advocating responsible AI implementation across their respective professional fields.