By: Jonne van Belle, Pieter Duysburgh, Willemien Laenens
Part of State of Responsible Tech 2025, Generative Things
van Belle, J., Duysburgh, P., Laenens, W. (2025). Find the blind spots in your use of generative AI. In RIOT 2025, State of Responsible Tech – Generative Things (pp. 104-110). Stichting ThingsCon Amsterdam
https://thingscon.org/publications/riot-2025/riot-2025-find-the-blind-spots-in-your-use-of-generative-ai/
Abstact (generated):
This contribution presents the GenAI Blind Spots card set—an ethical reflection tool designed to help organizations identify and address overlooked risks in the deployment of generative AI (GenAI). Developed by the Knowledge Centre Data & Society, the card set synthesizes insights from desk research and participatory workshops to surface common yet underexplored ethical dilemmas, including ecological impact, algorithmic bias, hallucinations, data privacy, and the erosion of workplace meaning. Each card articulates a specific “blind spot” through guiding questions, real-world examples, and discussion prompts, enabling structured dialogue among stakeholders involved in GenAI implementation. The paper discusses the tool’s development process, key use cases, and practical learnings from real-world testing, emphasizing the importance of embedding ethical reflection into early stages of GenAI adoption. The authors argue that while the tool raises awareness effectively, its value is maximized when integrated into broader organizational strategies that translate reflection into action. By democratizing ethics and lowering entry barriers to complex discussions, the card set offers a practical framework for responsible AI innovation that is both anticipatory and participatory.