
Women And AI
At Women and AI (WAAI), we are passionate about advancing the field of artificial intelligence by empowering and amplifying the voices of women in technology. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to more robust, inclusive, and innovative solutions.
Our community is a hub for women in all stages of their AI journey, from AI thought leaders and seasoned industry experts to early-career professionals and students. WAAI fosters collaboration, learning, and mentorship to create a more inclusive future in AI and beyond.
Latest episodes

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.

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

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

May 21, 2024 • 37min
Upskilling 1 Million Women in the Field of AI with Tarja Stephens
In this episode of Women and AI your hosts Reut and Jenny discuss the Mia - Mission Impact Academy’s mission to upskill 1M Women in the field of AI with Tarja Stephens.
Tarja is the co-founder and Chief AI Officer of Mia, discusses the importance of upskilling women in AI and bridging the gender gap in the field. Mia aims to empower 1 million women in AI skilling opportunities by 2030. Tarja emphasizes the need for skill-based learning, hiring, and career advancement to improve AI integration in business. She highlights the challenges women face, such as bias in hiring and the need for skills recognition. Tarja provides advice for executives navigating AI adoption and encourages women to take an active part in the AI-driven economy.
Join us on this journey to celebrate, educate, and empower women in AI.
Resources:
Meet Our Guest:
Tarja Stephens on LinkedIn
Website: https://www.theMia.world/
AI Tools:
Melinda Coler at Conversa
Marissa McNeelands at Toast
AI Readiness Index by Cisco
Who to Follow:
Julie Sweet CEO, Accenture
Mia Team
Janna
Tarja Stephens
Anne-Marie Enns
Kacte Carter
Melissa Stires
Connect with Women And AI
Women And AI LinkedIn
Women And AI Website
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Takeaways
Mission Impact Academy (Mia) aims to empower 1 million women in AI skilling opportunities by 2030.
Skill-based learning, hiring, and career advancement are crucial for improving AI integration in business and bridging the gender gap in AI.
Women in AI face challenges such as bias in hiring and the need for skills recognition.
Executives should adopt an AI-first mindset, invest in talent, and stay informed to navigate AI adoption successfully.
Women should take an active part in the AI-driven economy by exploring, connecting, and creating in the field of AI.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:58 Opportunities for Women in the AI Field
07:21 The Impact of Women Not Getting Skilled Up in AI
09:53 Mia's Membership Program and How Women Can Get Involved
15:01 Challenges Women Face in the AI Field
23:45 Taking an Active Part in the AI-Driven Economy
27:28 Readiness of Businesses for AI Adoption
30:11 Advice for Executives Navigating AI Adoption
32:44 Inspiring Women in the AI Space: Julie Sweet
35:25 How Listeners Can Help Mission Impact Academy (Mia)

May 13, 2024 • 29min
Unlocking AI: Boost Your Business & Mobile App Success with Expert Alice Muir Kocourková, Phiture
Welcome to Women and AI. Your hosts Reut & Jenny discuss adding AI to your company, your mobile app growth strategy and your personal life.
We’ll learn how AI is impacting mobile growth, AI can help remote workers and what AI tools you should test out if you’re just starting your AI journey. Alice also highlights the importance of AI governance and ethics and the need for more diverse voices in the field
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
Alice Muir Kocourková
Subscription Stack
AI Tools + Sources
The State of AI in 2023: Generative AI’s Breakout Year, McKinsey
AI: Is reality Setting In, KornFerry
Krisp - Noise cancellation and meeting assistant
Magic Slides - to help with Google Slides
Grain - Conversation Intelligence
Braze Copywriter Assistant AI
Who to Follow
Women and AI - Aww thanks Alice for naming us 🥰
Anika Dunaway, Product Manger at Aampe
Lilian Edwards - Follow her on X, she’s very active there.
Connect with Women And AI
Women and AI LinkedIn
Women and AI Website
Nominate a guest for our show
Takeaways
AI has had a significant impact on Alice Muir's work, particularly in learning and development and speeding up the testing and experimentation process.
Legal implications and brand implications are some of the challenges companies face when implementing AI.
AI tools such as Chat GPT, Crisp, Magic Slides, and Grain Recorder have been instrumental in Alice's workflow.AI governance and ethics will be important topics in the future as AI continues to advance.
Annika from AMP and Lillian Edwards, a professor of internet law and e-governance, have inspired Alice in the field of AI.
Alice invites listeners to provide feedback on her framework, the Subscription Stack, and to contribute to it.
Sound Bites
"AI has been a great tool for me for two main reasons. The first one that I want to highlight is learning and development."
"AI can be a great tool for, in particular, leaner teams with fewer resources in order to kind of speed up that test and learn process."
"AI can help us to optimize advertising budgets by precisely targeting the right audience at the right time and increasing that return on investment."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:04 The Impact of AI on Learning and Development
03:37 Speeding Up Testing and Experimentation with AI
07:03 Challenges of AI Implementation: Legal Implications and Brand Consistency
10:33 Favorite AI Tools for Productivity and Workflow Optimization
22:29 Inspiring Women in AI: Annika Dunaway and Lillian Edwards
27:04 Call to Action

Apr 24, 2024 • 25min
Roundtable Part 2: Women Leading the Charge Against AI Bias
Summary
This is the second part of our roundtable discussion. This conversation explores the use of prompts to reduce bias in AI-generated content and the importance of context and training in achieving desired results. It highlights the need for diversity in AI development and the challenges of addressing bias in AI models. The discussion also touches on the role of education, cultural conditioning, and values in promoting equality and inclusivity. The participants emphasize the importance of supporting and uplifting women in the AI community and the need for awareness of the positive impact of AI.
Takeaways
Using prompts, such as include and exclude, can help reduce bias in AI-generated content.
Context and training are crucial in achieving the desired results and matching the voice and style of the content.
Diversity in AI development is essential to address bias and create more inclusive AI models.
Education, cultural conditioning, and values play a significant role in promoting equality and inclusivity in AI.
Supporting and uplifting women in the AI community is important for driving positive change.
Raising awareness of the positive impact of AI and amplifying voices working towards inclusive solutions is crucial.
Raising Awareness: Highlighting the Positive Impact of AI
Reducing Bias in AI-Generated Content: The Power of Prompts
Chapters
00:00 Acknowledgements
12:51 Increasing Context and Specificity in AI Models
14:14 Addressing Bias in AI through Different Models
14:44 The Importance of Diversity in AI Development
15:43 The Need for Diversity in AI Funding and Recruitment
16:43 Envisioning AI Governance and Regulations
17:55 Ensuring Inclusivity in Therapeutics and Healthcare AI
19:06 The Role of Women in AI Development and Leadership
20:33 Guidelines and Best Practices for AI Development
21:57 Cultural Conditioning and Gender Equality in AI
23:48 Generational Change and Shifting Perspectives on Gender
26:00 Highlighting Positive AI Applications and Best Practices
29:31 Supporting and Encouraging Women in AI
29:43 Raising Awareness and Sharing Knowledge on Social Media
30:31 Building Relationships and Supporting Each Other
31:47 Empowering Women in AI and Encouraging Thought Leadership
35:09 Amplifying Voices and Recognizing Solutions in AI
36:06 Preparing People and Businesses to Use AI Effectively
38:04 Conclusion and Farewell

Apr 17, 2024 • 27min
Roundtable: Women Leading the Charge Against AI Bias | Part 1
Join the roundtable discussion with industry leaders on addressing AI bias in technology. They tackle biases in funding, lack of diversity, and challenges in creating unbiased AI models. Explore how AI-generated content reflects societal biases and the potential for AI to improve communication while maintaining authenticity.

Apr 8, 2024 • 44min
The Intersection of Art and AI with Stephanie Dinkins
In this episode of Women and AI your hosts Reut, Lana, and Jenny discuss the intersection of art and AI with Stephanie Dinkins.
Stephanie Dickens is a transdisciplinary artist, focused on creating inclusive and ethical AI systems. She shares her recent project, 'Not the Only One,' which aims to create a memoir of a Black American family in chatbot form. Stephanie also discusses the challenges of building a data set for the project and the responsibility of AI models. She emphasizes the importance of education and diverse perspectives in shaping the future of AI.
Join us on this journey to celebrate, educate, and empower women in AI.
Resources:
Meet Our Guest
Stephanie Dinkins’ Website
See Stephanie’ Art: Secret Garden
Time 100 AI - Stephanie Dinkins
AI Tools
Replicate AI
Google Colab
Craiyon
Who to Follow
Broad Approach to AI - Lauren Lee McCarthy
Co-create Music - Lav R Varshney
Next Wave AI - Yann LeCun
Connect with Women And AI
Women And AI LinkedIn
Women And AI Website
Nominate a guest for our show
Takeaways
Creating inclusive and ethical AI systems is crucial for a fair and equitable future.
Building diverse and representative data sets is essential to combat bias in AI.
Education and learning how to learn are key skills for staying up to date in the rapidly evolving AI field.
Collaboration and diverse perspectives are necessary to solve complex AI challenges.
Artists play a vital role in exploring the societal impact of AI and pushing boundaries.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:26 Stephanie's Recent Work
03:15 Creating Nuanced AI
04:03 Challenges in Generating AI Images
05:04 Recognition and Achievements
06:05 Supporting Stephanie's Work
08:00 The Project 'Not the Only One'
09:35 The Guggenheim Museum Recognition
11:51 Building a Data Set for 'Not the Only One'
14:40 Continuing to Improve 'Not the Only One'
16:30 Other Projects by Stephanie
18:15 Engaging with Stephanie's Work
20:47 Responsibilities of AI Models
23:38 Tools and Trends in AI
26:32 Being a Woman in the AI Space
29:23 Risks and Inclusivity in AI
33:05 The Future of AI
36:01 Recommended People to Follow
40:13 Stephanie's Journey in the AI Space
43:26 Conclusion

Mar 19, 2024 • 30min
Parallax Futures: Developing Conceptual Technologists
Episode Description:
Welcome to Women and AI. Your hosts Reut, Lana, and Jenny discuss the intersection of data and AI with Kim Carson. We’ll learn the meaning of the concept of conceptual technologists and the fellowship program offered by Parallax Futures.
Join us on this journey to celebrate, educate, and empower women in AI. Visit our website at Women And AI and connect with us on LinkedIn to stay engaged with our mission.
Resources:
Parallax Futures Website
Blog Post: Parallax’s Visionary Mission to Redefine AI's Impact on Society
United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
Women and AI LinkedIn
Women and AI Website
Nominate a guest for our show
Episode Summary
Kim Carson, CEO of Parallax Futures, discusses the importance of diversity in AI and the need for multi-dimensional perspectives in innovation. She shares her journey in AI, starting with a focus on education and personalizing curriculum. Kim introduces the concept of conceptual technologists, who explore the possibilities of AI and aim to discover new applications and solutions. She emphasizes the importance of championing diverse perspectives and reducing inequality in AI development. Kim also highlights the work of Parallax Futures in aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and empowering individuals through AI. She advises creating a better future with AI and recommends AI tools for productivity and creativity. Kim discusses the opportunities and risks of AI and calls for changes in the educational system to integrate AI into multidisciplinary approaches. She encourages the AI community to support Parallax Futures and join the movement of conceptual technologists.
Takeaways
Diversity is crucial in AI to avoid bias and ensure a more comprehensive approach to innovation.
Conceptual technologists explore the possibilities of AI and aim to discover new applications and solutions.
Reducing inequality and championing diverse perspectives are essential in AI development.
The educational system needs to adapt to integrate AI into multidisciplinary approaches.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Lack of diversity in AI
03:34 Starting in AI with a focus on education
05:12 Conceptual technologists
07:48 Championing diversity perspectives
09:51 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
12:42 Advice for creating a better future with AI
14:59 Recommended AI tools
18:12 Impactful AI tools
20:56 Excitement about AI becoming mainstream
22:30 Opportunities and risks of AI
24:48 Changes needed in the educational system
26:19 Influencers in the AI Space
28:03 Promoting diversity in the AI community
30:15 Supporting Parallax Futures
31:16 Conclusion

Mar 12, 2024 • 37min
Designing for AI Hackathons | My Speech BFF
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!
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 to stay engaged with our mission.
Resources:
Instagram: @StuffLucyWore
🧋Boba Recommendation TPTea
Book Recommendation: Liz Moody’s 100 Ways to Change Your Life
The Worlds I See by Dr. Fei-Fei Le
Artificial Intelligence A Guide for Thinking Humans by Melanie Mitchell
Women and AI LinkedIn
Women and AI Website
Nominate a guest for our show
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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