In this episode of Women and AI, your hosts Reut, Lana, and Jenny discuss AI Hackathons with the My Speech BFF team. We’ll learn what designing for an AI app is like, get some tips on how to succeed at a hackathon and explore the power of an all-woman team!

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Takeaways

Participating in a hackathon can be a great way to learn new skills, collaborate with others, and build your portfolio.
When using AI tools, it's important to consider ethical implications, such as privacy, biases, and the impact on industries and professions.
Supporting women in AI includes celebrating their accomplishments, sharing knowledge and resources, and creating a supportive community.
AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Bard (now Gemini), Grammarly, and Canva can be helpful for various tasks, such as generating text, transcribing meetings, and creating designs.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
01:19Meet Lucy
03:02 Meet Rebecca
04:25 Meet Jennifer
06:18 How My Speech BFF Started
09:22 About My Speech BFF
12:46 Expectations for the Hackathon
13:28 Process and Tools Used
18:14 Designing AI Products
20:06Working Together and Lessons Learned
23:06 AI Risks and Considerations
24:18 Advice for Participating in a Hackathon
29:45 AI Tools and Recommendations
33:17Risks and Ethical Considerations
37:50 AI Leaders to Follow
40:47Supporting Women in AI
41:12 How to Support the Guests
42:24 Closing Remarks

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