The Future of AI and the Importance of Diversity

In this episode, Jenny and Lana interview Anna Santosh, founder of kraft AI, about her work in AI and her advice for business leaders.

Anna discusses the importance of demystifying AI and making it accessible to all, as well as the challenges and best practices for AI adoption. She emphasizes the need for strategic planning, governance, and upskilling when implementing AI in organizations.

Anna also shares her AI origin story and highlights the potential and risks of AI in the future. She encourages women to get involved in AI and bring diverse perspectives to shape the technology.
Resources

Meet Our Guest

• Ana Santhosh, Founder, kraft AI

• kraft AI

AI Tools + Sources

• Claude 

• Perplexity 

• ChatGPT - some of the previously paid features at the time of recording are now free 

• Genie by Gather

• XKCD on Is it Worth the Time

• XKCD on Automation 

Who to Follow

•  Allie K Miller 

Connect with Women And AI 

• Women And AI LinkedIn 

• Women And AI Website 

• Nominate a guest for our show 

Takeaways

1. Demystifying AI and making it accessible is crucial for driving innovation and impact.

2. AI adoption requires strategic planning, governance, and upskilling.

3. Leaders should focus on solving customer problems rather than just building AI products.

4. Guardrails and policies are necessary to address the risks and security issues of AI.

5. Women's voices and diverse perspectives are essential for shaping the future of AI.

Chapters

• 02:12 Demystifying AI and Making it Accessible

• 06:19 Challenges and Best Practices for AI Adoption

• 13:52 Choosing the Right LLM Model

• 22:54 Understanding Neural Networks

• 25:41 Using AI in Work and Personal Life

• 27:49 Getting Started with AI

• 30:40 Addressing AI Risks and Security

• 34:57 The Potential and Risks of AI