Humans of AI: Presented by WRITER

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.

On this episode of Humans of AI, presented by Writer, we’re joined by Dr. Teresa Tung, Cloud First Chief technologist at Accenture. Teresa shares an innovative buy, boost, build framework for how companies that need customized solutions can begin to use generative AI. She envisions generative AI going beyond the bottom line and changing the way we work, while emphasizing the importance of quantifying value cases and addressing process and people changes – so that our AI today is not only responsible but sustainable. 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 the second episode of Humans of AI, presented by Writer, we’re joined by Maximus’ senior director of corporate communications, Jared Curtis. Jared takes us inside the process of leading with curiosity through his career — and how that has led him to groundbreaking experiments that transform how his company communicates. The results will make you consider the role AI will play in your company communications, and how communication teams will partner with AI in the future. 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.

The podcast explores May Habib's journey from Lebanon to male-dominated industries, emphasizing the importance of creating AI that benefits many. It delves into personal experiences, equity implications of AI, and the delicate balance of risk in developing generative AI models.

Welcome to Humans of AI, presented by Writer. Each episode of Humans of AI is an intimate portrait of one person working at the intersection of AI and business leadership — how we're navigating this AI era, how it's changing our lives and our work.Subscribe now so you don't miss the first episode, coming January 2024!