Wondering how to make it in the startup industry? From GoFundMe to EyePop.AI, Andy Ballester has extensive experience himself, and he's here to share fantastic insight and meaningful advice in this week's Data Slice episode!

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No matter how you slice it, data science and AI are creating powerful change. The Data Slice Podcast keeps you informed on how tech innovations can foster a brighter future when we leverage their power for good. Join us every other Friday for captivating conversations about data science, AI, and technology with incredible guests like industry experts, professors, community leaders, and more.

The Data Science Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit building a thriving and sustainable responsible data science and AI ecosystem. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join us!

Note: The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not reflect the official policy or position of their former or current employers, or any other affiliated organizations.

In this episode, we hear from Rajesh Gupta, the founding director of the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute (HDSI), who shares the vision behind launching one of the first academic institutions dedicated to building the future of data science.

Rajesh also highlights the critical role of responsibility and ethics in data science and AI—and why embedding those principles into research and education is essential for meaningful, long-term impact!.

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No matter how you slice it, data science and AI are creating powerful change. The Data Slice Podcast keeps you informed on how tech innovations can foster a brighter future when we leverage their power for good. Join us every other Friday for captivating conversations about data science, AI, and technology with incredible guests like industry experts, professors, community leaders, and more. The Data Science Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit building a responsible data science and AI ecosystem. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join us!

Note: The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not reflect the official policy or position of their former or current employers, or any other affiliated organizations.

Sure, using AI to turn a photo of your cat into a Studio Ghibli animation is fun, but what are the ethics behind it? Two DSA team members put on their artist hats to talk about how GenAI is impacting the art landscape. What should we know as AI users, and how can creators protect their work? Let’s find out!

Resources mentioned in the video:Andersen v. Stability AI: The Landmark Case Unpacking the Copyright Risks of AI Image Generators

Things AI Will Never Understand

A bottle of water per email: the hidden environmental costs of using AI chatbots

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No matter how you slice it, data science and AI are creating powerful change. The Data Slice Podcast keeps you informed on how tech innovations can foster a brighter future when we leverage their power for good. Join us every other Friday for captivating conversations about data science, AI, and technology with incredible guests like industry experts, professors, community leaders, and more. Don't forget to watch on YouTube!The Data Science Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit building a responsible data science and AI ecosystem. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join us⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note: The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not reflect the official policy or position of their former or current employers, or any other affiliated organizations.

How do we ethically use data to fix the homeless crisis in San Diego and beyond? Paul Armstrong, the San Diego Rescue Mission’s “Data Guy,” joins us to talk about the positive change data and AI can drive in our communities.

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No matter how you slice it, data science and AI are creating powerful change. The Data Slice Podcast keeps you informed on how tech innovations can foster a brighter future when we leverage their power for good. Join us every other Friday for captivating conversations about data science, AI, and technology with incredible guests like industry experts, professors, community leaders, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to watch on YouTube!

The Data Science Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit building a responsible data science and AI ecosystem. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join us⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Note: The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not reflect the official policy or position of their former or current employers, or any other affiliated organizations.

In this episode, Melanie Laffin (Chief AI Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton) shares insights on AI, data science, and gender diversity in the tech industry. We discuss AI ethics, governance, and emerging trends, along with the impact of women in leadership roles and the challenges they face. Melanie also highlights the importance of mentorship and offers advice for young women pursuing similar careers. Join us for an inspiring conversation about innovation, inclusion, and the future of AI!

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No matter how you slice it, data science and AI are creating powerful change. The Data Slice Podcast keeps you informed on how tech innovations can foster a brighter future when we leverage their power for good. Join us every other Friday for captivating conversations about data science, AI, and technology with incredible guests like industry experts, professors, community leaders, and more. ⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to watch on YouTube!⁠⁠⁠

The Data Science Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit empowering communities through responsible data science & AI. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join us⁠⁠!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note: The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not reflect the official policy or position of their former or current employers, or any other affiliated organizations.

Did you know there’s a committee that advises the White House on all things AI? In this episode, Dr. David Danks talks about the ways he combines his expertise in data science, philosophy, & policy to inform future tech leaders and our government! 

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No matter how you slice it, data science and AI are creating powerful change. The Data Slice Podcast keeps you informed on how tech innovations can foster a brighter future when we leverage their power for good. Join us every other Friday for captivating conversations about data science, AI, and technology with incredible guests like industry experts, professors, community leaders, and more. ⁠⁠⁠

Don't forget to watch on YouTube!⁠

⁠⁠The Data Science Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit empowering communities through responsible data science & AI. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join us⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Note: The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not reflect the official policy or position of their former or current employers, or any other affiliated organizations.

How do you define privacy, especially when it comes to your data? Elaine Harwell (Partner and Privacy Officer at Procopio) is here to share her expertise on data privacy laws, avoiding scams, protecting ourselves online, and more!

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No matter how you slice it, data science and AI are creating powerful change. The Data Slice Podcast keeps you informed on how tech innovations can foster a brighter future when we leverage their power for good. Join us every other Friday for captivating conversations about data science, AI, and technology with incredible guests like industry experts, professors, community leaders, and more. ⁠⁠Don't forget to watch on YouTube!

⁠⁠The Data Science Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit empowering communities through responsible data science & AI. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join us⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Note: The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not reflect the official policy or position of their former or current employers, or any other affiliated organizations.

In this episode, Will Copeland, Scientific Associate Director at Bristol Myers Squibb, tells us how he's seen AI and data science transform drug discovery and development. Will shares insights on leveraging AI to diagnose and treat diseases while ensuring ethical considerations remain at the forefront. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the balance between innovation and responsibility!

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No matter how you slice it, data science and AI are creating powerful change. The Data Slice Podcast keeps you informed on how tech innovations can foster a brighter future when we leverage their power for good. Join us every other Friday for captivating conversations about data science, AI, and technology with incredible guests like industry experts, professors, community leaders, and more. ⁠⁠Don't forget to watch on YouTube!

⁠⁠The Data Science Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit empowering communities through responsible data science & AI. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join us⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Note: The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not reflect the official policy or position of their former or current employers, or any other affiliated organizations.

Zhen Zhai is here to tell us about her role as a Data Science Senior Manager at Blizzard Entertainment! How do you begin a career in the gaming industry? How are data and AI used to elevate the gamer experience? She gives us those answers and more in this week's Data Slice episode. 

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No matter how you slice it, data science and AI are creating powerful change. The Data Slice Podcast keeps you informed on how tech innovations can foster a brighter future when we leverage their power for good. Join us every other Friday for captivating conversations about data science, AI, and technology with incredible guests like industry experts, professors, community leaders, and more. Don't forget to watch on YouTube!

The Data Science Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit empowering communities through responsible data science & AI. ⁠⁠⁠Join us! ⁠⁠⁠

Marianne Halloran is the Data Science Manager at GenMark Diagnostics, a Roche company, where she leads initiatives in manufacturing digital transformation. She leads the data science team specializing in telemetry, algorithm development, image analysis, and machine learning. 

Marianne is deeply passionate about advancing women in technology. She actively mentors aspiring data scientists, and she is involved with local women-in-tech organizations and data science groups like DSA (Data Science Alliance).

She talks all things data and AI healthcare, getting PhDs, tech regulations, and more on this week’s Data Slice!

Some of the resources mentioned in this episode include edX and the Open Data Science Conference.

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No matter how you slice it, data science and AI are creating powerful change. The Data Slice Podcast keeps you informed on how tech innovations can foster a brighter future when we leverage their power for good. Join us every other Friday for captivating conversations about data science, AI, and technology with incredible guests like industry experts, professors, community leaders, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to watch on YouTube!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

The Data Science Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit empowering communities through responsible data science & AI. ⁠⁠Join us!⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Note: The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not reflect the official policy or position of their former or current employers, or any other affiliated organizations.