In this episode of Mindful AI, we sit down with Merve Hickok, a leading voice in AI ethics and policy. As the President of the Center for AI and Digital Policy and Founder of AIethicist.org, Merve has been at the forefront of shaping global AI governance.

She shares her journey from corporate innovation to championing human rights in AI, offering insights into:

• The biggest ethical challenges of AI

• How policymakers influence responsible AI

• The impact of AI on marginalized communities

• How she stays balanced in the fast-moving world of AI—and how scuba diving plays a surprising role in her mindfulness practice

If you care about the future of AI and its role in society, this episode is a must-listen.

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📌 Chapters

⏳ 00:00 – Introducing Merve Hickok

⏳ 00:12 – From corporate innovation to AI ethics

⏳ 00:25 – Why AI governance matters now more than ever

⏳ 00:32 – The biggest ethical risks in AI today

⏳ 00:42 – How AI affects marginalized communities

⏳ 00:55 – Scuba diving and staying grounded in AI ethics

⏳ 01:10 – The role of policymakers in responsible AI

⏳ 01:25 – What individuals can do to shape AI’s future

⏳ 01:40 – Hope for the future of AI governance

⏳ 01:55 – Final thoughts & where to learn more

⏳ 02:10 – Subscribe & leave a review!

🔗 Links from the Episode

🌐 AIethicist.org

🌐 Center for AI and Digital Policy

🌐 OECD AI policies

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