Description: In this episode of EqualAI’s AI Literacy Series, co-hosts Miriam Vogel and Rosalind Wiseman sit down with AI policy expert Dewey Murdick, Executive Director at Georgetown's Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) who shares his hopes for AI’s role in personal development and other key areas of society. From national security to education, Murdick unpacks the policies and international collaboration needed to ensure AI serves humanity first.Literacy Series Description: The EqualAI AI Literacy podcast series builds on In AI We Trust?’s global reach, focusing specifically on AI literacy. Featuring prominent leaders in the technology, education, and governance fields, this special series will provide listeners with valuable insights and discussions around AI’s impact on society, leading efforts in this area of AI literacy, and how listeners can benefit from these experts and tools.

In this engaging discussion, bestselling author Rosalind Wiseman, known for her insights on social dynamics through works like "Queen Bees and Wannabes," teams up with Miriam Vogel to explore the nuances of AI. They dissect what AI is and the fears surrounding it, emphasizing the importance of AI literacy in education and society. The dialogue highlights how understanding AI can empower young voices, foster critical thinking, and bridge generational gaps, ultimately transforming apprehension into informed engagement with technology.

In this episode of #InAIWeTrust, Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) discusses the transformative role of AI and the Senate’s efforts to support its innovation and development. From working to advance AI-driven health care solutions to ensuring U.S. leadership in innovation, he shares legislative priorities and insights from the Senate AI Insight Forums and underscores the importance of AI literacy and collaboration across industry, reminding us: “AI is real, it’s here, it’s not going away.”

In this 2024 year-end episode of In AI We Trust?, Vilas Dhar of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation and Miriam Vogel of EqualAI review 2024 and discuss predictions for the year ahead. 

Elizabeth Kelly, Director of the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI), discusses pivotal AI safety initiatives and the recent National Security Memorandum on AI. She highlights the significance of the Biden Executive Order aimed at innovation and consumer protection. Kelly shares insights on AISI's role in promoting collaboration between the industry and government, partnerships with major AI firms, and the upcoming inaugural AI safety summit. The conversation emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration to mitigate AI risks and ensure safe practices.

Michael Chertoff, former United States Secretary of Homeland Security, and Miriam Vogel, President of EqualAI, delve into the legal intricacies of AI deployment. They discuss the urgent need for responsible regulatory frameworks and the implications of recent legal cases on AI governance. Victoria Espinel, President of BSA, moderates their insights on data privacy, ethical use, and the importance of individual responsibility in AI safety. The conversation balances optimism about AI innovations in healthcare with the caution needed for effective legislative action.

Dr. Brennan Spiegel, director of Health Services Research at Cedars-Sinai and co-founder of an AI mental health tool, dives into how AI can revolutionize healthcare. He emphasizes the critical role of human-centered design in improving patient care. Highlights include innovative mental health solutions using AI and extended reality, strategies to mitigate bias in AI systems, and the integration of AI tools for better clinical documentation. Brennan also envisions a future where AI reduces administrative tasks, letting doctors focus on what matters most—their patients.

Russell Wald, Deputy Director at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, discusses the crucial role of academia in driving AI innovation. He emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in AI related to national security and autonomous weapons. Wald advocates for standardized benchmarks and equitable access to AI resources. He highlights the potential of ambient technology in healthcare, aiming to enhance patient safety and support aging populations through effective communication and collaboration.

Dmitri Alperovitch, Co-Founder and Chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator and Co-Founder of CrowdStrike, joins this week’s episode of #InAIWeTrust to share his view that we are in the “Second Cold War” with China, the role of AI in this battle as well as in bio tech and other key sectors, and the role of government in this arena. To hear more from Dmitri, tune into his podcast Geopolitics Decanted: https://podcast.silverado.org/episodes Dmitri's new book, "World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century" can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CF1TKHY2 

Scott Galloway, professor, entrepreneur, and best selling author, joins this week’s episode of In AI We Trust? to cover hot topics including: impact of AI on businesses as a “corporate ozempic,” the political influence of “shallow fakes,” the dangerous threat of AI on our increasingly vulnerable and lonely population, the role of business executives and regulators in guaranteeing our safety, and the potential of AI to unlock physical and mental health care. --Resources mentioned in this episode:Algebra of WealthAlgebra of Happiness