Humans of AI: Presented by WRITER

In this episode of Humans of AI, Greg Shove, CEO of Section and founder of Machine and Partners, joins Alaura Weaver. Greg shares his unique perspective on integrating AI into both personal and professional realms, especially as a seasoned leader with decades of experience. He discusses how AI has become a crucial thought partner for him, helping to maintain his mental acuity and providing valuable insights. He highlights the mindset shifts necessary for embracing this transformative technology.Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out our YouTube channel to watch the full interviews. Learn more about Writer at writer.com. Subscribe to Humans of AI for more stories from people navigating the intersection of business and artificial intelligence.Watch the full video interview on the WRITER YouTube channel for bonus content and deeper insights.Learn more about WRITER at writer.com. 

In this episode of Humans of AI, Alaura Weaver is joined by Mary Ellen Slayter, CEO and Founder of Rep Cap and publisher of Managing Editor Magazine. Mary Ellen talks about  her transition from journalism to content marketing and her pioneering use of generative AI. She discusses the profound effects of AI on content creation, highlighting why it's crucial to maintain human elements like empathy and curiosity. Mary Ellen also points out the broader implications of AI across various industries and its impact on human creativity and connectivity.Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out our YouTube channel to watch the full interviews. Learn more about Writer at writer.com. Subscribe to Humans of AI for more stories from people navigating the intersection of business and artificial intelligence.Watch the full video interview on the WRITER YouTube channel for bonus content and deeper insights.Learn more about WRITER at writer.com. 

On this episode of Humans of AI, we explore the complexities of fostering trust between businesses and AI technologies with Daniel Kish, VP of Product Marketing. Host Alaura Weaver and Daniel dive into his journey from chemical engineer to product marketing leader at Salesforce, Gong and now at Conveyor. Daniel shares helpful tips on setting realistic expectations about AI as a transformative technology, setting clear goals, and making sure AI integrations make life better for people. And learn all about why being a player-coach in tech marketing can lead to trust-building on a grand scale.Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out Writer’s Youtube channel to watch the full interviews. Learn more about Writer at writer.com. Subscribe to Humans of AI for more stories from people navigating the intersection of business and artificial intelligence.Watch the full video interview on the WRITER YouTube channel for bonus content and deeper insights.Learn more about WRITER at writer.com. 

To kick off season 2, we hear from Steve Waldon, VP of AI Optimization at Vizient. Dive into the evolution of AI through Steve’s eyes, from its inception in the 1980s with self-driving cars to its current role in revolutionizing creativity and productivity through generative AI. Steve shares his unique insights on the challenges and breakthroughs that have marked the journey of AI, how he thinks about the intersection of creativity and artificial intelligence, and if there ever will be an algorithm that allows AI to harness what makes us uniquely human. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out Writer’s Youtube channel to watch the full interviews. Thanks to Free Music Archive for the Nine Inch Nails song used in this episode, “The Four of Us Are Dying.” Learn more about Writer at writer.com. Subscribe to Humans of AI for more stories from people navigating the intersection of business and artificial intelligence.Watch the full video interview on the WRITER YouTube channel for bonus content and deeper insights.Learn more about WRITER at writer.com. 

In the season 1 finale of "Humans of AI," host Alaura Weaver transitions from interviewer to guest, to reflect on the season with producer Ilana Nevins. They explore Alaura's journey from AI skeptic to advocate, emphasizing AI's role in enhancing productivity and creativity. They dive into past episodes that addressed the ethical challenges and systemic biases associated with AI, while also highlighting its potential to transform workplaces and personal lives. And, they discuss what’s next  – further exploration of human-centric approaches to AI development and deep dives into stories from the many humans of AI in season 2, coming soon. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out Writer’s Youtube channel to watch the full interviews. Learn more about Writer at writer.com. Subscribe to Humans of AI for more stories from people navigating the intersection of business and artificial intelligence.Watch the full video interview on the WRITER YouTube channel for bonus content and deeper insights.Learn more about WRITER at writer.com. 

Don McGuire, CMO at Qualcomm, discusses AI as a 'sixth sense' in marketing, ensuring ethical integration. He highlights Qualcomm's strategic use of AI and urges professionals to embrace AI for future marketing success.

In this episode of Humans of AI, we’re joined by Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek, founder of Women in Voice and CEO of Clarity.ai. She highlights the value of a liberal arts education in the age of AI and how linguistic expertise plays a crucial role in the development of voice technology. Joan also shares her journey from being a linguist to becoming an entrepreneur in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusion in AI product development. She demonstrates how storytelling, data visualization, and the human touch will be invaluable in the world of AI.Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out Writer’s Youtube channel to watch the full interviews. Learn more about Writer at writer.com. Subscribe to Humans of AI for more stories from people navigating the intersection of business and artificial intelligence.Watch the full video interview on the WRITER YouTube channel for bonus content and deeper insights.Learn more about WRITER at writer.com. 

On this edition of Humans of AI, we have the pleasure of speaking with Patrick Hall, an assistant professor of Decision Sciences at George Washington University. He also advises large banks and government agencies on AI risk management. As a passionate believer in asking the right questions and dispelling magical thinking, Patrick discusses the importance of using the scientific method in AI governance to demystify “black box” technology. Rather than accept the unexplainability of AI models, he shows us how and why we need to more deeply understand these systems so we can mitigate risks and manage this emerging technology with intention. Patrick leaves us with a realistic and grounded perspective of how to navigate the complexities of AI rooted in rationality and science.Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out Writer’s Youtube channel to watch the full interviews. Learn more about Writer at writer.com. Check out these great resources from Patrick: Awesome-Machine-Learning-Interpretability knowledge baseAI Incident DatabaseSubscribe to Humans of AI for more stories from people navigating the intersection of business and artificial intelligence.Watch the full video interview on the WRITER YouTube channel for bonus content and deeper insights.Learn more about WRITER at writer.com. 

Can AI help close the gender and data gap in healthcare? In this episode, we hear from Joanna Taylor, Senior VP for BASE life sciences, on how teams are already harnessing the power of AI to address these gaps. Jo shares her journey, the challenges in the industry, especially related to women’s healthcare, and the potential of AI to streamline processes and provide personalized care. Jo gives listeners a reason to feel optimistic about the future of AI in healthcare. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out Writer’s Youtube channel to watch the full interviews. Learn more about Writer at writer.com.Subscribe to Humans of AI for more stories from people navigating the intersection of business and artificial intelligence.Watch the full video interview on the WRITER YouTube channel for bonus content and deeper insights.Learn more about WRITER at writer.com. 

If you’ve participated in a hiring process in recent years — either as a job candidate, as a hiring manger, or as an HR professional, it’s safe to assume that you can see where there’s room for improvement. Now that generative AI has entered the scene, is this the opportunity to make the hiring process more efficient and equitable? Or are we running the risk of further spreading systemic biases?On this edition of Humans of AI, we speak with Hilke Schellmann, an Emmy Award-winning journalism professor and author of the book "The Algorithm: How AI Decides Who Gets Hired, Monitored, Promoted, and Fired, and Why We Need to Fight Back Now." Hilke shares her unexpected journey into tech reporting and discusses the challenges and limitations of AI in the hiring process. She wants HR managers to be more cautious and intentional in their use of AI tools. She also wants vendors to be open about how their algorithms work. And she wants everyone involved in the hiring process, from job candidates to hiring managers to execs, to have more informed discussions about what it'll take to make hiring more efficient and fair. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Check out Writer’s Youtube channel to watch the full interviews. Learn more about Writer at writer.com.Subscribe to Humans of AI for more stories from people navigating the intersection of business and artificial intelligence.Watch the full video interview on the WRITER YouTube channel for bonus content and deeper insights.Learn more about WRITER at writer.com.