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More Than A Glitch: Meredith Broussard on Responsible AI

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Are we letting technology shape our lives, or are we actively choosing how it fits in?

Dive into an essential conversation about techno-chauvinism, AI’s real-world impacts, and what responsible innovation looks like with Meredith Broussard.

Topics Covered:

  • The difference between technological and social decisions
  • The AI hype cycle and shifting perceptions of AI
  • Techno chauvinism and using the right tool for the task
  • The limits of technology in daily life and digital detox trends
  • Hollywood’s influence on how we imagine AI
  • Generative AI: how it works, dataset concerns, and hallucinations
  • Unshedification and the realities of deploying generative AI
  • The challenges of responsible AI and data governance
  • Environmental impacts of data centers and generative AI
  • Accountability and diffused responsibility in tech
  • What “better” looks like for technology and society

    • Connect with Meredith Broussard
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    Meredith’s book: ”More than a Glitch – Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech”

    Episode Chapters:

    [00:00:04] Introduction to the Tech Humanist Show
    [00:00:30] Guest Introduction: Meredith Broussard
    [00:01:22] Stories We Tell Ourselves about AI
    [00:03:50] Biases Embedded in Technology & Techno Chauvinism
    [00:05:27] The Digital Shift and the Rise of Tech Dependency
    [00:08:48] Bans, Restrictions, and Nuanced AI Policy
    [00:10:44] AI Misconceptions vs. Hollywood Influences
    [00:14:14] Explaining Generative AI in Plain Language
    [00:17:37] Decision Making and the Fragility of AI Systems
    [00:20:11] The Realities of Generative AI in the Workplace
    [00:23:26] Responsible AI and Governance
    [00:29:03] Longevity and Constant Change in AI Models
    [00:31:25] AI Safeguards and Global Concerns
    [00:33:00] Accountability in Distributed Technology
    [00:34:43] Environmental Impact of Data Centers
    [00:38:49] What “Better” Looks Like for Tech & Society
    [00:41:21] Where to Connect with Meredith Broussard
    [00:41:40] Closing and Credits

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