The Tech Leaders Podcast AI Series 2.0 #1: Maggie Philbin, Founder and Director of TeenTech: Educating ‘Tomorrow’s World’ of STEM entrepreneurs
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It’s finally here! We’re back and ready to delve deeper into the world of GenAI.
Over one year on from our original AI Special Series, Gareth is joined once again by the brilliant Professor Kerensa Jennings to explore in greater detail how artificial intelligence is changing the world as we know it.
There’s no better way to begin this series than with a guest who has played a crucial role in bringing new technology to the British public for over 40 years, Maggie Philbin OBE.
From hosting iconic BBC shows such as Swap Shop and Tomorrow's World to founding TeenTech, a charity dedicated to inspiring young people to pursue careers in technology, Maggie remains a leading voice in tech innovation and continues to be a champion for the technology industry in the UK.
Focusing on how GenAI can enhance the learning experiences of young people and inspire the next generation of tech leaders, this episode is full of amazing anecdotes, inspirational stories and stellar insight into the world of AI and technology innovation.
Time stamps
- The tech innovation that Maggie is most excited about (05:40)
- How Maggie joined the BBC and launched her broadcast career (07:24)
- Maggie’s first impressions of revolutionary tech in the 80’s (16:53)
- How did TeenTech begin? (21:38)
- How TeenTech changes lives (28:40)
- How Generative AI is impacting the education sector (34:48)
- Maggie’s predictions on the impact of AI on jobs (43:05)
- Advice to her younger self (49:34)
- If Maggie could have invented any piece of technology, what would it be? (51:04)
- The most outlandish ‘Tomorrow’s World’ invention (53:07)
- Kerensa’s experience with TeenTech (1:01:57)