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

In this episode, Jenny and Lana interview Anna Santosh, founder of kraft AI, about her work in AI and her advice for business leaders.

Anna discusses the importance of demystifying AI and making it accessible to all, as well as the challenges and best practices for AI adoption. She emphasizes the need for strategic planning, governance, and upskilling when implementing AI in organizations.

Anna also shares her AI origin story and highlights the potential and risks of AI in the future. She encourages women to get involved in AI and bring diverse perspectives to shape the technology.
Resources

Meet Our Guest

• Ana Santhosh, Founder, kraft AI

• kraft AI

AI Tools + Sources

• Claude

• Perplexity

• ChatGPT - some of the previously paid features at the time of recording are now free

• Genie by Gather

• XKCD on Is it Worth the Time

• XKCD on Automation

Who to Follow

• Allie K Miller

Connect with Women And AI

• Women And AI LinkedIn

• Women And AI Website

• Nominate a guest for our show

Takeaways

1. Demystifying AI and making it accessible is crucial for driving innovation and impact.

2. AI adoption requires strategic planning, governance, and upskilling.

3. Leaders should focus on solving customer problems rather than just building AI products.

4. Guardrails and policies are necessary to address the risks and security issues of AI.

5. Women's voices and diverse perspectives are essential for shaping the future of AI.

Chapters

• 02:12 Demystifying AI and Making it Accessible

• 06:19 Challenges and Best Practices for AI Adoption

• 13:52 Choosing the Right LLM Model

• 22:54 Understanding Neural Networks

• 25:41 Using AI in Work and Personal Life

• 27:49 Getting Started with AI

• 30:40 Addressing AI Risks and Security

• 34:57 The Potential and Risks of AI

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

1. AI technology requires a structured strategic approach for business use cases
2. Businesses are taking measures to ensure customer data privacy and security
3. Responsible AI has risks and opportunities that need to be considered
4. 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 AI
  13:36 The Future of AI in Various Industries

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

1. Promoting inclusion and diversity in AI is crucial for creating a more equitable and ethical AI ecosystem.

2. Mindful privacy and ethical behavior are essential when using AI to protect personal information and prevent exploitation.

3. Global collaboration is necessary to address the challenges posed by the digital polycrisis and develop inclusive and effective solutions.

4. 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.

5. Continuous learning and adaptation are crucial to staying relevant in the age of AI.

6. 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

Episode Summary

Sarah Benson-Konforty, a serial entrepreneur and investor, discusses the role of AI in healthcare and the challenges faced by women in the VC space. She emphasizes the importance of diversity on boards and the need for women to support one another. Sarah also shares her insights on the state of AI in venture capital and offers advice for startups seeking funding. She highlights the risks associated with AI tools and recommends tools like ChatGPT, Superhuman, and Otter for productivity. Sarah encourages women in AI to spread the word and connect with other founders.

Takeaways

• AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by improving drug discovery, patient care, and decision-making processes.
• Women face unique challenges in the VC space, including limited access to capital and decision-making power.
• Diversity on boards is crucial for bringing different perspectives and domain expertise to the table.
• Startups should focus on solving real and crucial problems, rather than just using AI as a buzzword.
• AI tools like ChatGPT, Superhuman, and Otter can enhance productivity and streamline tasks.
• Women in AI should support one another and share their experiences to create a more inclusive and diverse industry.

Tools

• ChatGPT

• SuperHumans

• RemixAI

• Dall-E

• MidJourney

• Otter.AI

  Books recommendation

• Live 3 .0 Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Max Tegmark.

• The Alignment Problem, Machine Learning, and Human Values by Ryan Christian.

• Be Board Ready by Betsy Atkins

  
  

  Resources

  ⁠⁠Sarah Benson-Konforty LinkedIn⁠⁠

  ⁠⁠AAIH Website⁠⁠

  ⁠⁠Pepticom Website⁠⁠

  ⁠⁠1010VC⁠⁠

  
  

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Summary

In this episode, Reut, Jenny, and Lana interview Kara Peterson, the founder of Descrybe.AIi, a generative AI legal search engine. Kara shares her journey of starting the company and the motivation behind it. She discusses the challenges of legal research and the access gap in the legal system. Kara explains how AI can be used to make legal research more accessible and the potential impact it can have on closing the justice gap. She emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in the AI space.

Takeaways

1. describe.ai is a generative AI legal search engine that aims to make legal research more accessible

2. The legal system has an access gap, with limited access to legal information and services for many people

3. AI has the potential to close the justice gap by providing tools for legal research and improving access to legal information

4. Diversity and inclusion are crucial in the AI space to ensure that the benefits of AI are accessible to all

5. Listeners are encouraged to explore AI in their areas of interest and get involved in the AI community

Resources:

Meet Our Guest

• Connect with Kara

• Descrybe.AI

AI Tools + Sources

• Open AI (not ChatGPT)

• Justice Technology Association

Who to Follow

• Kassi Burns, legal tech expert

• Justice Technology Association

• Message Kara to join AI Baddies if you’re in legal tech

Connect with Women And AI

• Women And AI LinkedIn

• Women And AI Website

• Nominate a guest for our show
  

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Topic
• 04:43 The Justice Gap and AI-driven Legal Research
• 09:01 The Future of Describe.ai and Legal Tech
• 21:21 The Justice Tech Association
• 26:22 The Optimism and Hope in the AI Industry
• 33:41 Inspiring Women in the AI Space
• 37:09 Supporting Describe with AI and the Justice Technology Association

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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

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

1. AI engineers develop systems that can learn and make decisions without explicit programming.

2. AI can be thought of as a broad field that encompasses various techniques for creating machines that can mimic human intelligence.

3. ML is a subfield of AI that focuses on developing algorithms that allow machines to learn from data.

4. LLMs are machine learning models designed to understand and generate human-like text.

5. Python is the dominant language for LLM development, while JavaScript and TypeScript are used for web interfaces.

6. Ethics and human-centered design are crucial in AI development to ensure fairness, privacy, and trust.

7. AI adoption is expected to continue growing across industries, with a focus on ethical and responsible AI practices.

8. Collaboration, networking, and community engagement are important for women in the AI field.

9. 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