Teaching engineers ethics in the ‘Age of Algorithms’

Dr. Karen Panetta says engineering education is outdated and should center impact, ethics, and human-centered design across the curriculum.

She argues AI should be taught with guardrails, with humans making the final call in high-stakes decisions.

Panetta warns students to keep their own voice when using AI tools and not rely on them blindly.

She also says universities need a closer link to industry and more practical, real-world training.