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AI CEO Podcast: Is Responsible AI the New DEI? I Uvika Sharma + Padmini Soni

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Aug 29, 2025
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Padmini Soni
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Yuvika Sharma
Yuvika Sharma, a seasoned AI consultant with 23 years of experience, and Padmini Soni, head of Responsible AI growth at the AI Leadership Institute, discuss the crucial integration of cultural context in AI to foster trust. They explore barriers to AI adoption, such as data silos and the importance of early cross-functional teamwork. Highlighting innovative applications, they mention AI's role in mental health, language preservation, and more. Both emphasize upskilling the workforce and promoting responsible, inclusive AI development for a better future.
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INSIGHT

Cultural Context Builds Trust

  • Large language models trained on Western data miss global cultural context and reduce trust.
  • Building culturally relevant models is essential for global adoption and human-centered responsible AI.
ADVICE

Start With Business Alignment

  • Align stakeholders early and include cross-functional teams to avoid failed AI transformations.
  • Tie AI use cases directly to business goals to prevent FOMO-driven projects and ensure scale.
INSIGHT

Data Is The Core Constraint

  • Data is the backbone of AI and is often fragmented, duplicated, and siloed across teams.
  • Production scaling stalls without mature data governance, stewardship, and product thinking.
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