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Culture Clash: Navigating the Intersection of Tradition and Technology
In this episode of Digital Dominoes, host Angeline Corvaglia interviews Sahaj Vaidya, an AI policy expert at SuperAlign. They explore how traditional cultural expectations influence the way children present themselves online, with a focus on the unique pressures faced by Indian adolescents. Sahaj discusses the balance between maintaining family values and embracing digital transformation, the impact of this duality on mental health, and the efforts by NGOs and schools to impart digital literacy. The episode looks at the generational gap in digital adoption, the influence of Western-trained AI models, and the importance of creating culturally tailored AI solutions. The conversation concludes with strategies for encouraging healthy social media habits and the potential role of social media in promoting diversity and authentic self-expression.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:02 Cultural Perspectives on Digital Personas
03:00 Generational Differences in Digital Adaptation
04:30 Impact of Social Media on Adolescents
06:47 Efforts to Improve Digital Literacy
13:55 Challenges and Solutions for Families
17:53 Conclusion and Farewell
Special thanks to
Sahaj Vaidja for taking time to be a part of this episode!
Follow Sahaj on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahaj-vaidya-80624b129/
Episode sponsored by Data Girl and Friends
They are on a mission to build awareness and foster critical thinking about AI, online safety, privacy, and digital citizenship. They inspire the next generation to navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly through fun, engaging, and informative content. They focus on empowering young digital citizens and their families through engaging and informative learning.
Find out more at: https://data-girl-and-friends.com/
List of Data Girl and Friends materials about some of the topics covered:
- Article about protecting your authentic self when online: How to Balance Your Online Persona and Authenticity - Data Girl and Friends
- Educational workbook to do with your digital native, "Authenticity and Your Online Self" Authenticity and Your Online Self - 1
- Educational about safe usage of social media https://vimeo.com/916722746
Contact us for any questions or comments: https://digi-dominoes.com/contact-us/
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By Angeline CorvagliaIn this episode of Digital Dominoes, host Angeline Corvaglia interviews Sahaj Vaidya, an AI policy expert at SuperAlign. They explore how traditional cultural expectations influence the way children present themselves online, with a focus on the unique pressures faced by Indian adolescents. Sahaj discusses the balance between maintaining family values and embracing digital transformation, the impact of this duality on mental health, and the efforts by NGOs and schools to impart digital literacy. The episode looks at the generational gap in digital adoption, the influence of Western-trained AI models, and the importance of creating culturally tailored AI solutions. The conversation concludes with strategies for encouraging healthy social media habits and the potential role of social media in promoting diversity and authentic self-expression.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:02 Cultural Perspectives on Digital Personas
03:00 Generational Differences in Digital Adaptation
04:30 Impact of Social Media on Adolescents
06:47 Efforts to Improve Digital Literacy
13:55 Challenges and Solutions for Families
17:53 Conclusion and Farewell
Special thanks to
Sahaj Vaidja for taking time to be a part of this episode!
Follow Sahaj on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahaj-vaidya-80624b129/
Episode sponsored by Data Girl and Friends
They are on a mission to build awareness and foster critical thinking about AI, online safety, privacy, and digital citizenship. They inspire the next generation to navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly through fun, engaging, and informative content. They focus on empowering young digital citizens and their families through engaging and informative learning.
Find out more at: https://data-girl-and-friends.com/
List of Data Girl and Friends materials about some of the topics covered:
- Article about protecting your authentic self when online: How to Balance Your Online Persona and Authenticity - Data Girl and Friends
- Educational workbook to do with your digital native, "Authenticity and Your Online Self" Authenticity and Your Online Self - 1
- Educational about safe usage of social media https://vimeo.com/916722746
Contact us for any questions or comments: https://digi-dominoes.com/contact-us/