Here are some disturbing statistics on digital connectivity that haunt me. Over 44million households in the US do not have high-speed internet either because they can’t access it or can’t afford it according to Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Globally, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reports that 1/3rd of the world population…

Recently, I had an unique and unexpected opportunity to speak on a panel about Responsible AI and innovation at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where I shared a brief story about my dad. The only other time, I have ever mentioned him on a public stage was 5yrs back…

Starting off this new week by debunking the “(Responsible) AI expert” myth with 8 AI roles that don’t need a computer science or engineering degree. Despite lofty claims of “egalitarianism” and “meritocracy” from the tech industry, folks from diverse backgrounds continue to get pushback from the self-proclaimed AI experts and…

Lately, I have been getting many questions from folks who don’t have an engineering or computer science background, especially women, asking how they can get started in the Artificial Intelligence (AI)space. The tech industry has been traditionally unwelcoming to those from non-technical backgrounds. This combined with widespread perception that you…

There is a widely accepted narrative that we should leave technology to the technologists because “it’s all math and science.” As a result, most AI literacy resources are filled with technical jargon, designed for children, or dumbed down to the point of being useless for anything other than mindless consumption. …

Recently, I’ve received messages from folks who want to be involved with “Women in AI” so here’s a quick reminder that we are “Women in AI ETHICS” not to be confused with WAI, which is another wonderful organization, but we are not the same. …

At our pre-UNGA breakfast convening on the critical topic of reskilling and emerging roles in AI, Women in AI Ethics™ (WAIE) and Microsoft brought together an inspiring group of diverse leaders including our guest of honor, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, whose historic appointment as International Telecommunication Union’s first woman Secretary-General in 157yrs…

📣 “AI for Communities” is coming to a public library near you! When credible AI information sits behind paywalls and hype is free, m/disinformation spreads like wildfire. As part of our continuing effort to help our communities understand the benefits of AI and also help them stay safe from its…

This morning I saw a post on LinkedIn arguing that artists and original content creators can’t (shouldn’t) sue AI companies for unlawful use of their content. So I prompted ChatGPT to draft a critique of this argument and this is what it came up with. Let me know what you…