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Aug 6, 2024 • 37min

AI's Impact on Drug Discovery for Heart Issues with Ayla Annac

In this episode, Jenny and Reut interview Ayla Annac, co-founder and CEO of Innovo Sciences, about AI's impact on healthcare and specifically on drug discovery for heart issues. Ayla shares her personal journey and mission to find safe and effective drugs for heart failure, inspired by the loss of her father to the disease. She discusses the work of Innovo Sciences in developing cardiac precision discovery technologies that integrate patient-derived micro heart models and AI-driven diagnostics. Takeaways AI can play a crucial role in drug discovery for heart issues by integrating patient-derived micro heart models and AI-driven diagnostics. Diversity in clinical trials is essential to ensure the effectiveness and safety of drugs for different populations. AI has the potential to empower individuals in managing their health by providing personalized data and insights. Ethics and transparency are critical in AI development to ensure responsible and beneficial use of the technology. Empowering Individuals in Healthcare with AI AI's Impact on Drug Discovery for Heart Issues Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ayla Annac and Innovo Sciences 04:01 Ayla's Personal Motivation and Mission 07:51 Patient-Derived Models and Precision Medicine 09:23 Matching Drugs to Subpopulations for Effective Treatment 13:00 The Importance of Diversity in Clinical Trials 14:50 Empowering Vulnerable Populations with AI 16:38 Ethical Use of AI in Healthcare 18:24 Keeping Humans in the Loop with AI 18:54 Protecting Small Creators and Ensuring Fair Innovation 20:44 Ethics and Integrity in AI 25:49 Connecting and Uniting with AI31:25Influential Women in the AI Space 34:44 Collaboration in Precision Cardiac Medicine Development 36:24 How the Women in AI Community Can Help
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Jul 23, 2024 • 52min

Exploring Emerging AI Trends and Entrepreneurship with Lindsey Whitmer Collins, WLCM App Studio

Summary In this episode, the hosts interview Lindsay Whitmer Collins, an expert in emerging AI trends and the founder of Welcome App Studio. They discuss Lindsay's journey as an entrepreneur, her work in AI. They also explore the importance of distributed AI and the potential for personal AI to connect directly without relying on big tech. The conversation explores the potential of distributed technology and the need for a new model of the internet that aligns incentives and promotes data sovereignty. Lindsey emphasizes the need for women to be active participants in AI. Takeaways Lindsay Whitmer Collins founded Welcome App Studio and has been recognized for her work in applying AI to different business verticals. She is currently working on two projects: That Thing I Told You About, a social network for sharing personal product recommendations, and Professional, a project supporting women's health using AI. Distributed AI offers the potential for a more democratic and decentralized internet, allowing for direct connections without relying on big tech. Personal AI has the potential to connect individuals directly and securely, with data sovereignty and privacy as key considerations. The future of AI lies in creating applications that provide expertise quickly and efficiently, using AI to digest and deliver relevant information. There is a need for more diverse voices and perspectives in AI to ensure inclusivity and address the needs of different communities. The current model of the internet is not aligned with distributed technology and data sovereignty, and a new model is needed. Blockchain and cryptocurrencies can be used to create a more equitable and personalized internet experience. Consolidation of power in AI raises concerns about data ownership and security. Women need to be active participants in AI and stay informed about its development and use. The Future of Personal AI The Potential of Distributed AI The Importance of Women in AI Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:09 Lindsay's Journey as an Entrepreneur 07:50 Building That Thing I Told You About 11:58 Supporting Women's Health with AI 18:05 The Potential of Distributed AI 24:04 The Future of Personal AI 27:05 Creating Applications that Provide Expertise 30:51 The Importance of Diverse Voices in AI 29:24 The Potential of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies in the Internet 33:17 Concerns of Consolidation of Power in AI 35:30 The Importance of Women in AI
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Jul 16, 2024 • 59min

Panel Discussion: Breaking Barriers and Empowering Change in AI

Episode Summary The conversation revolves around the panelists introducing themselves, discussing their career journeys in AI, and sharing their thoughts on the current state and future of AI. They touch on topics such as the differentiation between hype and real AI, the challenges and concerns of AI proliferation, and the importance of ethics and transparency in AI development. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities of AI in relation to data, bias, and gender representation. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing biases in AI systems and the need for diverse and inclusive data sets. The speakers discuss the potential of AI in healthcare, including drug discovery and improving access to care. They also highlight the need for more women in leadership roles in AI and VC funding. The conversation concludes with a call to action for increased participation, learning, and voicing perspectives in the AI field. Takeaways The panelists have diverse backgrounds and experiences in AI, ranging from computer science to medicine to business. AI adoption has been increasing globally, but it's important to differentiate between hype and real AI solutions. The pace of AI development raises concerns about security, configuration, and the need for infrastructure and policy adjustments. Transparency and ethics are crucial in AI development to address biases, hallucinations, and ensure responsible use of AI. Data quality and volume are key factors in AI success, and biases in data need to be identified and addressed. AI has the potential to revolutionize various industries and improve human lives, but it requires careful consideration and human-centered design. AI systems are trained with noisy data, and it is important to understand and address biases in these systems. Diverse and inclusive data sets are crucial for developing unbiased AI systems. AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by improving drug discovery and increasing access to care. There is a need for more women in leadership roles in AI and VC funding. Increased participation, learning, and voicing perspectives are essential for progress in the AI field. Chapters 00:00 Introductions and Backgrounds 06:41 Career Journeys and Inspiration 16:15 AI Adoption and Differentiating Hype 29:41 The Role of Humans in AI Development 32:15 Data Quality and Volume in AI 33:44 AI for Good and Addressing Diverse Populations 34:48 Continued Conversations and Collaboration 35:42 Addressing Bias and Diversity in AI Development 37:39 The Importance of Women in AI Leadership 38:35 Groundbreaking Opportunities for Women in AI 41:35 The Lack of Venture Funding for Women-Founded Startups 51:24 Evaluating AI Models and Metrics 57:11 Call to Action: Putting More Women in AI Leadership Roles Resources Meet Our Guests Moderator: ⁠Pallavi Sharma⁠, Founder⁠ witOmni AI Marketing ⁠ Panelists:  ⁠Dr. Sarah Benson-Konforty⁠,General Partner at ⁠1010VC⁠, Board member of ⁠The Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare⁠ ⁠Chetna Mahajan⁠, Chief Digital & Information Officer at ⁠Amplitude⁠  ⁠Kim Carson⁠,CEO and Founder at⁠ Parallax Futures ⁠ ⁠Janet George,⁠ Chief AI Digital Officer, ⁠Intel⁠
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Jul 8, 2024 • 37min

Shaping the Future of AI With Ana Santosh, Founder of Kraft AI

Ana Santosh, founder of Kraft AI, discusses demystifying AI and its accessibility, strategic AI adoption, governance, and upskilling. She shares AI origin story, future potential, risks, and the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping AI technology.
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Jul 2, 2024 • 29min

The Future of AI Across Industries with Honey Yadav

In this episode, Honey Yadav discusses the value of AI in business, the importance of customer data privacy and security, and the challenges and opportunities for women in AI. She emphasizes the need for a structured strategic approach to AI technology and the gap between industry use cases and AI solution deployment.  Honey highlights the measures taken by businesses to ensure data privacy and security, such as federated learning architectures and compliance management software. She discusses the risks and opportunities of responsible AI and the future of AI in various industries. Honey recommends articles and leaders to follow in the Takeaways AI technology requires a structured strategic approach for business use cases Businesses are taking measures to ensure customer data privacy and security Responsible AI has risks and opportunities that need to be considered AI has the potential to transform various industries Resources:  Meet Our Guest: LinkedIn Page: Honey Yadav Honey’s Website  Who to Follow:  Leslie K. John author of an article: Uninformed Consent  Toju Duke author of the book Building Responsible AI Algorithms Ozge Demirci author of article: Can Gender-Blind Algorithmic Pricing Eliminate the Gender Gap? Connect with Women And AI  Women And AI LinkedIn  Women And AI Website  Nominate a guest for our show  Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Hani Yadav 01:58 Identifying the Business Value of AI 04:57 The Importance of Privacy and Security in the Digital World 07:50 Addressing the Gender Gap in AI 10:44 The Risks and Opportunities of Responsible AI13:36 The Future of AI in Various Industries
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Jun 24, 2024 • 40min

Navigating the Digital Polycrisis + Book Launch with ChaVon (CJ) Clarke-Joell

Welcome to Women and AI. Your hosts Reut, Lana, and Jenny are in conversation with ChaVon (CJ) Clarke-Joell. She discusses her work in AI ethics and her role in promoting inclusion and diversity in AI. CJ talks about the need for global collaboration to address the challenges of the digital polycrisis. CJ also shares insights from her book, 'The Digital Polycrisis,' which provides strategies for navigating the complexities of the digital world. She emphasizes the importance of humanization and inclusivity in AI governance and ethics.  She emphasizes the importance of planting seeds of interest in AI from a young age and highlights her experience with Mia’s Global AI Leadership Program. She envisions a future where humans and AI work together, and encourages continuous learning and adaptation to stay relevant in the age of AI. Join us on this journey to celebrate, educate, and empower women in AI. Visit our website at www.womenandai.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/women-and-ai to stay engaged with our mission.   Resources Meet Our Guest ⁠ChaVon (CJ) Clarke-Joell LinkedIn ⁠ Get your copy here:  https://books2read.com/b/mlyNzq AI Tools + Sources Background on the Polycrisis  Women in AI Africa Mia - Mission Impact Academy   Who to Follow Tarja Stephens Janna Salokangas Connect with Women And AI  Women And AI LinkedIn  Women And AI Website  Nominate a guest for our show  AI Tools Used In This Episode  Eleven Labs Sounds Effects Riverside AI Tools Takeaways Promoting inclusion and diversity in AI is crucial for creating a more equitable and ethical AI ecosystem. Mindful privacy and ethical behavior are essential when using AI to protect personal information and prevent exploitation. Global collaboration is necessary to address the challenges posed by the digital polycrisis and develop inclusive and effective solutions. Humanization and inclusivity are key principles in AI governance and ethics, and there is a need for more diversity in these fields. Planting seeds of interest in AI from a young age can lead to future career paths in AI ethics. Continuous learning and adaptation are crucial to staying relevant in the age of AI. CJ's book is available in print, ebook, and soon in audiobook format. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of CJ 03:24 Addressing Infant and Maternal Mortality with the Evercare App 06:07 Navigating the Digital Polycrisis: Challenges and Solutions 29:10 The Importance of Diversity in AI Governance and Ethics 32:25 Overcoming Challenges: Women in AI 38:42 Empowering Women in AI: CJ's Book Launch
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Jun 16, 2024 • 40min

Shaping the Future: AI, VC, and Boardroom Dynamics with Sarah Benson-Konforty

Sarah Benson-Konforty discusses AI in healthcare, challenges for women in VC, importance of diversity on boards, and tips for startups seeking funding. She recommends AI productivity tools like ChatGPT, Superhuman, and Otter. Encourages women in AI to support each other and share experiences for a more inclusive industry.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 40min

Closing the Justice Gap with AI-Driven Legal Research, with Kara Peterson

Descrybe.AIi founder, Kara Peterson, discusses using AI to bridge legal research gaps and improve access to justice. She highlights the importance of diversity in the AI space and the potential for AI to mitigate biases in the legal system. The podcast explores the transformative impact of AI in law and encourages inclusivity in shaping its future.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 45min

Uniting AI Enthusiasts with Amanda Farris & Sara Malo

Summary In this conversation, Amanda Farris and Sarah Malo from LinkUnite discuss their experiences with AI and its impact on their community. They talk about how LinkUnite started as a support network for women in the industry and has grown into a platform that connects and empowers entrepreneurs and executives. They also discuss the practical applications of AI in various aspects of their work, such as content creation, event organization, and social media management. They emphasize the importance of creativity and experimentation when using AI and provide advice for getting started with AI tools. They also touch on the risks and privacy concerns associated with AI. The conversation covers various topics related to AI, including the challenges of using large language models, the potential risks of proprietary data, the future of AI, the experiences of women in the AI industry, and the importance of collaboration and mentorship. The guests also discuss their own work in the AI space and their goals of making AI more accessible through their platform, Not So Artificial. Takeaways LinkUnite started as a support network for women in the industry and has grown into a platform that connects and empowers entrepreneurs and executives. AI has practical applications in various aspects of work, such as content creation, event organization, and social media management. Creativity and experimentation are key when using AI tools. Getting started with AI can be as simple as playing with tools like ChatGPT and exploring their capabilities. There are privacy concerns and risks associated with using AI, especially when it comes to proprietary data and privacy regulations. Be cautious when using large language models with proprietary data, as it may become owned by the platform provider. The development of AI will bring both exciting opportunities and potential risks, such as privacy concerns and the creation of AI replicas of individuals. Women are making significant contributions to the AI industry and it is important to support and mentor each other. LinkedIn is a valuable platform for staying updated on AI news and connecting with thought leaders in the field. Collaboration and creativity are key in shaping the future of AI and making it more accessible. Not So Artificial aims to make AI accessible by providing resources, tutorials, and practical applications of AI. The guests encourage listeners to reach out and collaborate with them in the AI space. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:09 New Chapter 03:57 The Impact of AI on LinkUnite and the Community 10:50 AI Origin Stories: How Amanda and Sarah Started Using AI 11:47 Getting Started with AI: Advice and Recommendations 19:29 AI in Personal and Work Environments: Creative Applications 24:43 AI in Event Organization and Parenting 25:58 AI in Marketing: Practical Applications and Demystification 27:33 The Risks of Using AI in the Workplace 29:07 The Exciting Future of AI 34:03 Women in AI: Collaboration and Mentorship 38:09 Not So Artificial: Making AI Accessible 41:55 Sara Malo's Blog: Sharing Experiences and Advice 44:24 FINAL WAAI Outro Video .mp4 Resources Meet Our Guests LinkUnite LinkedIn Amanda Farris NotSoArtificial Sara Malo  - Sunday coffee with Sarah ☕ Sara's Blog AI Tools + Resources Amanda's Notes - Links & Resources Reid Hoffman Meets His AI Twin  Abundance by Peter Diamandis  Who to Follow Lauren Ingram  Wendy Hall  Beth Conn from Neura  Nancy Bain 
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May 28, 2024 • 35min

Understanding AI, ML, and LLMs with Jigyasa Grover

In this episode of Women and AI your hosts Reut, Jenny, and Lana interview Jigyasa Grover, an AI research lead and co-author of the book 'Sculpting Data for Machine Learning'. This episode provides a technical deep dive into AI. We discuss the differences between AI, ML, and LLMs, the use of large language models in AI systems, and the importance of ethics and human-centered design in AI development. Jigyasa shares her experience as a woman in the AI field and the need for diversity and inclusion. She recommends AI products like Gemini, Grammarly, and Copilot, and discusses the future of AI in various industries. Join us on this journey to celebrate, educate, and empower women in AI. Takeaways AI engineers develop systems that can learn and make decisions without explicit programming. AI can be thought of as a broad field that encompasses various techniques for creating machines that can mimic human intelligence. ML is a subfield of AI that focuses on developing algorithms that allow machines to learn from data. LLMs are machine learning models designed to understand and generate human-like text. Python is the dominant language for LLM development, while JavaScript and TypeScript are used for web interfaces. Ethics and human-centered design are crucial in AI development to ensure fairness, privacy, and trust. AI adoption is expected to continue growing across industries, with a focus on ethical and responsible AI practices. Collaboration, networking, and community engagement are important for women in the AI field. Recommended AI products: Gemini, Grammarly, and Copilot. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:55 Guest Introduction: Jigyasa Grover 04:43 Tools and Libraries for AI Development 07:31 Evaluating AI Models 12:07 AI in Various Industries 14:13 Bridging the Gender Gap in the AI Field 21:02 Integration of AI into Everyday Life 23:28 Inspiring Women in AI: Dr. Fei-Fei Li 25:04 Risks and Considerations in Using AI 26:48 The Future of AI 29:57 Recommended AI Products 32:15 Women in AI Listener Support

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