Season 6, Episode 6: Taming the Generative AI Monster (with Shawnna Hoffman)

Dec 19, 2023

Shawnna Hoffman, an expert in AI and Blockchain, discusses the proper role of AI and the need for responsible AI and guardrails. The podcast explores the challenges of AI, recent EU regulations, and the importance of implementing safeguards. The conversation also covers AI's literal understanding, the impact of quantum computing, transparency in AI systems, and concerns about AI use in elections. Shawnna shares her experience in developing guardrails for generative AI and discusses collaborative efforts in education and responsible AI use.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Career journey, responsible AI, and recent EU regulations

01:45 • 12min

Belief in Elves and Guardrail Technologies

13:52 • 4min

The Importance of Responsible AI and the Need for Guardrails

17:37 • 13min

The Importance of Guardrails in Generative AI

30:15 • 3min

Education and Responsible Use of AI

33:33 • 5min

Welcome to Season 6, Episode 6 of "Notes to My Legal Self: AI Insights," where we delve deep into the world of Artificial Intelligence and its intersection with the legal field. In this captivating episode, titled "Taming the Generative AI Monster," we are thrilled to have Shawnna Hoffman, a renowned AI and Blockchain expert, join us. Get ready to dive into a thought-provoking discussion that demystifies AI and explores its ethical dimensions.

Shawnna Hoffman, the current President of GuardRail Technologies, boasts an impressive background in AI and Blockchain. Her career includes roles like Chief Technology Leader of Legal Strategy and Operations at Dell Technologies and a decade at IBM in Digital Transformation and Strategy. She is celebrated for her contribution to AI and Blockchain, evident from her speaking engagements at events like the UN Blockchain for Impact and the UN Data Forum.

Key Takeaways:

Understanding AI's role in human society and the concept of Responsible AI.

Discussion on developing AI with proper ethical guidelines and societal considerations.

Exploring the future of AI, particularly in the context of elections and societal impact.

Shawnna's journey from her early career to becoming a leader in AI and legal technology.

Special Features:

Information about GuardRail Technologies and its upcoming projects, including an API for integrating with systems like AWS and Azure.

Insights into the non-profit education sector led by GuardRail Technologies, collaborating with prestigious institutions like Oxford and potentially Stanford and Berkeley.

Teaser Questions:

What are the potential societal implications of unchecked AI?

How can AI be harnessed as a force for good while ensuring human well-being and fairness?

What does the future of AI look like in the context of elections and democracy?

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Join us on this enlightening journey, and let's explore how AI can be a responsible and beneficial tool in our legal arsenal. Tune in now for a riveting episode!