Humans of AI: Presented by WRITER

In the season 1 finale of "Humans of AI," host Alaura Weaver transitions from interviewer to guest, to reflect on the season with producer Ilana Nevins. They explore Alaura's journey from AI skeptic to advocate, emphasizing AI's role in enhancing productivity and creativity. They dive into past episodes that addressed the ethical challenges and systemic biases associated with AI, while also highlighting its potential to transform workplaces and personal lives. And, they discuss what’s next  – further exploration of human-centric approaches to AI development and deep dives into stories from the many humans of AI in season 2, coming soon.  Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!  Check out Writer’s Youtube channel to watch the full interviews.  Learn more about Writer at writer.com.

Don McGuire, CMO at Qualcomm, discusses AI as a 'sixth sense' in marketing, ensuring ethical integration. He highlights Qualcomm's strategic use of AI and urges professionals to embrace AI for future marketing success.

In this episode of Humans of AI, we’re joined by Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek, founder of Women in Voice and CEO of Clarity.ai. She highlights the value of a liberal arts education in the age of AI and how linguistic expertise plays a crucial role in the development of voice technology. Joan also shares her journey from being a linguist to becoming an entrepreneur in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusion in AI product development. She demonstrates how storytelling, data visualization, and the human touch will be invaluable in the world of AI. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!  Check out Writer’s Youtube channel to watch the full interviews.  Learn more about Writer at writer.com. 

On this edition of Humans of AI, we have the pleasure of speaking with Patrick Hall, an assistant professor of Decision Sciences at George Washington University. He also advises large banks and government agencies on AI risk management. As a passionate believer in asking the right questions and dispelling magical thinking, Patrick discusses the importance of using the scientific method in AI governance to demystify “black box” technology. Rather than accept the unexplainability of AI models, he shows us how and why we need to more deeply understand these systems so we can mitigate risks and manage this emerging technology with intention. Patrick leaves us with a realistic and grounded perspective of how to navigate the complexities of AI rooted in rationality and science. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!  Check out Writer’s Youtube channel to watch the full interviews.  Learn more about Writer at writer.com.  Check out these great resources from Patrick:  Awesome-Machine-Learning-Interpretability knowledge base AI Incident Database

Can AI help close the gender and data gap in healthcare? In this episode, we hear from Joanna Taylor, Senior VP for BASE life sciences, on how teams are already harnessing the power of AI to address these gaps. Jo shares her journey, the challenges in the industry, especially related to women’s healthcare, and the potential of AI to streamline processes and provide personalized care. Jo gives listeners a reason to feel optimistic about the future of AI in healthcare.  Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!  Check out Writer’s Youtube channel to watch the full interviews.  Learn more about Writer at writer.com.

If you’ve participated in a hiring process in recent years — either as a job candidate, as a hiring manger, or as an HR professional, it’s safe to assume that you can see where there’s room for improvement. Now that generative AI has entered the scene, is this the opportunity to make the hiring process more efficient and equitable? Or are we running the risk of further spreading systemic biases? On this edition of Humans of AI, we speak with Hilke Schellmann, an Emmy Award-winning journalism professor and author of the book "The Algorithm: How AI Decides Who Gets Hired, Monitored, Promoted, and Fired, and Why We Need to Fight Back Now." Hilke shares her unexpected journey into tech reporting and discusses the challenges and limitations of AI in the hiring process. She wants HR managers to be more cautious and intentional in their use of AI tools. She also wants vendors to be open about how their algorithms work. And she wants everyone involved in the hiring process, from job candidates to hiring managers to execs, to have more informed discussions about what it'll take to make hiring more efficient and fair. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!  Check out Writer’s Youtube channel to watch the full interviews.  Learn more about Writer at writer.com.

In this episode of Humans of AI, we hear from Neeti Mehta Shukla, co-founder of Automation Anywhere and their first-ever Social Impact Officer. Neeti brings listeners into her first-hand experience with the transformative power of upskilling and reskilling. From on-the-ground aid organizations to energy companies, she shares how generative AI can be a catalyst for greater inclusivity, diversity, and community involvement if wielded with intention. Neeti’s story is one of optimism and hope. She’s discovered how reskilling can bridge the gap and pave the way for a brighter future for all, and is now working to make sure everyone else knows, too.  Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!  Check out ⁠Writer’s Youtube channel⁠ to watch the full interviews.  Learn more about Writer at ⁠writer.com.⁠ 

In this episode of Humans of AI, we hear from Christopher Penn, co-founder and chief data scientist of Trust Insights. Chris shares how he’s used data for everything from outsmarting bullies to tackling complex business challenges. He unpacks the power and limitations of language models, and delves into fascinating real-world applications of these powerful tools. Chris also emphasizes the importance of evaluating AI solutions by centering purpose and people, and reveals how nerds (like us!) are poised to lead the charge in the AI revolution.  Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!  Check out Writer’s Youtube channel to watch the full interviews.  Learn more about Writer at writer.com. 

In this episode of Humans of AI, we dive into the fascinating journey of Geeta Pyne, Chief Architect at TIAA. With an impressive career spanning over 30 years, Geeta has worked at prestigious organizations like ISRO, VMware, Zuora, and Intuit. As an enterprise architect, Geeta fills in the “white spaces” between business strategy and technology execution – helping organizations avoid building “stairways to nowhere.” Drawing inspiration from her early days at India’s space agency, ISRO, Geeta emphasizes the importance of first principle thinking, collaboration, and humility in achieving success. After listening, you’ll understand why she has such a strong belief in the power of data and AI to drive innovation.  Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!  Check out Writer’s Youtube channel to watch the full interviews.  Learn more about Writer at writer.com.

On this episode of Humans of AI, presented by Writer, we’re joined by David Polgar, founder of All Tech is Human, a non-profit and community dedicated to bringing together people, organizations, and ideas to grow and strengthen the Responsible Tech ecosystem. David shares some harrowing stories from the early days of social media that led him to where he is today – at the intersection of tech and human rights, AI and ethics. A lawyer and educator at the forefront of a movement “altering the DNA of tech development,” David is determined to create spaces and communities for human conversations and connections so that together we can shape the future of AI.  Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!  Check out Writer’s Youtube channel to watch the full interviews.  Learn more about Writer at writer.com.