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Send us Fan MailData-driven nonprofit fundraising can strengthen donor retention, improve communications, and support better decisions—but the numbers can't replace human judgment! In this Fundraisers Friday conversation, Julia Patrick and Tony Beall explore how nonprofit teams can use donor data, CRM systems, and artificial intelligence without losing the relationships that inspire generosity.Fundraisers now have access to an enormous range of information: giving frequency, donor lifetime value, campaign results, email engagement, event attendance, volunteer history, budgets, and predictive analytics. The challenge is not simply collecting more data. It is deciding which information deserves attention and how it should influence fundraising strategy.Tony recommends beginning with the areas carrying the greatest opportunity or risk, even if that means studying only the top or bottom 10%. Rather than attempting to measure everything, teams can begin with donor retention, giving patterns, and communication performance.“Data can help guide us to a decision point, but it doesn't make the decision for us,” Tony says.That distinction becomes especially important when nonprofits evaluate corporate gifts, partnerships, vendors, or AI platforms. A financially attractive opportunity may still conflict with the organization's values, reputation, or mission. Gift-acceptance policies and AI-use policies can help leaders make consistent decisions before a difficult situation develops.Julia also raises an increasingly urgent operational concern: where does donor information go when it is entered into an AI system? Nonprofits may be working with sensitive financial, behavioral, and relationship data. Protecting that information is fundamental to maintaining donor trust.The duo also challenge organizations to consider whether their CRM is strengthening relationships—or becoming a substitute for them?? Julia asks, “If your database or your CRM went down tomorrow, do you still know your donors?”Key Takeaways:Prioritize donor retention, giving frequency, and communication response before expanding the dashboard.Treat data as decision support—not an automatic answer.Create gift-acceptance and AI-use policies as part of organizational risk management.Test fundraising messages against audience behavior rather than internal preference.Protect donor information when using AI, CRM, accounting, and HR platforms.Invest in software training and adoption—not merely software licenses.00:00:00 Is Fundraising Becoming a Data Job?00:01:32 How to Avoid Fundraising Data Overload00:03:04 Data Should Empower Fundraisers—not Define Them00:05:54 When Intuition Conflicts With the Numbers00:07:02 Data Cannot Make Ethical Decisions00:09:31 Bias, Vendor Selection, and Better Decision Rubrics00:10:36 Why Every Nonprofit Needs a Gift Policy00:12:50 Which Fundraising Metrics Should Come First?00:14:59 Measuring Marketing and Communication Performance00:17:48 AI Ethics and Protecting Sensitive Donor Data00:20:57 Predictive Analytics for Fundraising Decisions00:22:32 Would You Know Your Donors Without Your CRM?00:25:47 Investing in Fundraising Technology and Training#TheNonprofitShow #NonprofitFundraising #FundraisingStrategyFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show
Reggie Townsend: Making Responsible AI Irresistible Responsible AI has a design problem. Too often, it is treated as a compliance exercise, a policy document, or a late-stage control, when it should be the operating system that enables organizations to innovate with confidence. In this episode of Scouting for Growth, Sabine VanderLinden welcomes back Reggie Townsend, Vice President of AI Ethics, Governance and Social Impact at SAS, to explore one compelling idea: making responsible AI irresistible. Drawing on decades of experience helping enterprises embed trustworthy AI into their operations, Reggie explains why governance must evolve from abstract principles to practical systems people actually use. As organizations race to deploy generative and agentic AI, the conversation has shifted. Responsible AI is no longer just about avoiding harm—it is about creating the conditions for innovation, resilience, and long-term competitive advantage. Boards are asking tougher questions. Regulators are raising expectations. Employees increasingly need guidance they can apply in real-world decisions, not just policies they acknowledge once a year. This conversation is essential listening for CEOs, board directors, Chief Risk Officers, compliance leaders, AI product teams, and founders navigating the transition from responsible AI intentions to responsible AI execution. KEY TAKEAWAYS One of the biggest insights I took from this conversation is that responsible AI is fundamentally a design challenge. We have spent years writing principles and policies, yet many organizations still struggle to translate those aspirations into everyday decisions. Reggie reminded me that if governance feels complicated, disconnected, or burdensome, people will naturally work around it. Our challenge as leaders is to make responsible behavior the easiest path rather than the hardest one. I was also struck by how governance is becoming inseparable from business strategy. As generative and agentic AI systems begin making increasingly autonomous decisions, governance can no longer be treated as a legal or compliance function operating at the edge of the organization. It has to become part of product design, procurement, operations, and executive decision-making. Trust is no longer something we communicate after deployment; it is something we engineer from the beginning. Another important theme was the preservation of human agency. While AI can dramatically enhance productivity and decision-making, Reggie reminds us that organizations must remain intentional about where humans stay accountable. The future is unlikely to be defined by replacing people with AI, but by designing systems where humans and intelligent machines complement one another in transparent and meaningful ways. However, perhaps my greatest takeaway is that responsible AI should become a competitive advantage rather than a regulatory obligation. Organizations that embed governance in their innovation will move with greater confidence because customers, regulators, employees, and investors will increasingly reward trust. Making responsible AI irresistible is ultimately about making good governance so practical, intuitive and valuable that people actively choose to adopt it—and that may prove to be one of the most important leadership capabilities of the next decade. BEST MOMENTS "Responsible AI isn't about slowing innovation. It's about creating the confidence to innovate at scale." – Reggie Townsend "If responsible AI feels like extra work, we've designed it wrong. We have to make it irresistible." – Reggie Townsend "Governance shouldn't be something you visit once a year. It should be embedded into every decision, every workflow, and every system we build." – Reggie Townsend "The question isn't whether AI will make decisions. It's whether we've designed those decisions to preserve human agency." – Reggie Townsend "Trust isn't something you add after deployment. It's something you architect from the very beginning." – Reggie Townsend "We're moving from governing models to governing systems of intelligence—and that's an entirely different challenge." – Reggie Townsend "The organizations that thrive won't be the ones that adopt AI the fastest. They'll be the ones that build trust the fastest." – Reggie Townsend "Responsible AI is no longer just an ethics conversation. It's becoming a leadership conversation, an operational conversation, and ultimately a competitive advantage." – Sabine VanderLinden "As AI becomes more autonomous, our responsibility as leaders becomes even more intentional." – Sabine VanderLinden "The future belongs to organizations that can turn responsible AI from a policy into a practice." – Sabine VanderLinden ABOUT THE GUEST Reggie Townsend is Vice President of AI Ethics, Governance and Social Impact at SAS, where he leads SAS' global AI Ethics, Governance and Social Impact organization. His remit includes the company's Data & AI Ethics Practice, AI & Society initiatives, AI Governance Advisory, Standards, Regulations & Risk Intelligence programs, and Accessible & Adaptive AI efforts. He drives SAS' work on trustworthy, human-centric innovation across products, policies, and partnerships. Reggie is recognized as one of the clearest voices in responsible and trustworthy AI. He has served as a member of the White House National AI Advisory Committee, sits on the board of EqualAI, and works at the intersection of responsible innovation, enterprise governance, social impact, and emerging AI regulation. In this conversation, he explores how organizations can turn AI governance from a source of friction into a driver of adoption, accountability, and growth. ABOUT THE HOST Sabine VanderLinden is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur and the CEO of Alchemy Crew Ventures. She leads venture-client labs that help Fortune 500 companies adopt and scale cutting-edge technologies from global tech ventures. A builder of accelerators, investor, and co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, Sabine is known for asking the uncomfortable questions—about AI governance, risk, and trust. On Scouting for Growth, she decodes how real growth happens—where capital, collaboration, and courage meet. 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In this episode, we welcome Miles DeBenedictis to the show. He is the Senior Pastor of Cross Connection Church. He also serves as the CEO of Nomion AI, a company developing frameworks for moral AI governance while helping organizations implement AI responsibly.” He is currently completing his PhD in Ethics at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a focus on AI Ethics. In this interview, we discuss how he became a pastor, how his interest in technology affects his pastoral work, common misunderstandings about Artificial Intelligence, the everyday functionality of AI in our near future, the anthropological, sociological, political, and theological concerns with the ubiquity of AI, what AI companies are doing to make their large language models “moral”, the impact that the AI revolution will have on what it means to be humans with the Imago Dei, how he would counsel someone worried about AI taking their job or industry, how Christians should approach AI and the Bible, and much more. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Check out our SHOP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When a recommendation system pushes child sexual abuse material to a user, who answers for it: the algorithm or the company behind it? Host Anirban Chowdhury speaks with Supreme Court of India lawyer Sajan Poovayya, who breaks down India's evolving liability framework for platforms, from the strict liability standard around CSAM ( Child Sexual Abuse Material) to the tricky question of proving corporate intent through POCSO, the IT Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He unpacks the Supreme Court's take on constructive possession, why safe harbor may not apply when engagement-driven design pushes harmful content, and how India's dark pattern penalties could offer a blueprint for regulating platform accountability.You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: X and LinkedinCheck out other interesting episodes like: Mythos Blocked: When AI Becomes a Weapon of State, India wants manufacturing at 25% of GDP — will AI in factories help?, The Gold That Wasn't There: Inside SEBI's Case Against Rajesh Exports, Hills of Brew, Semaglutide Goes Generic: Big Pharma’s Moat Breaks and much more. Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
That thought leader you follow? A virtual assistant in Manila wrote those posts for $4-7 per hour.Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Leader Om Patel trace the industrialized pipeline behind LinkedIn's 'thought leadership' industry; from Filipino Virtual Assistants feeding prompts to ChatGPT, to state actors using the same tactics (and sometime the same tools) for influence operations. By the end, you'll see the whole machine.Listen or Watch as we discuss:• Why 54% of long-form LinkedIn posts are estimated to be AI-generated• The Investigative journalism exposing the $4-$7/hour content mills• How Russian and Chinese influence operations use the same playbook• Why 'human in the loop' and quality didn't jive with the marketing message• The spiral of silence: how fake consensus makes real majorities shut up#LinkedIn #AIContent #MediaLiteracyRest of World, Originality AI, OpenAI, Noelle Newman (Spiral of Silence), Big Tobacco 'Doubt is Our Product' campaign, Knight Institute studyLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arguingagileSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596INTRO MUSICToronto Is My BeatBy Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy
AI Ethics Codes for Therapists: What CAMFT, APA, NASW, and AAMFT Now Require How the CAMFT, APA, NASW, and AAMFT ethics codes now regulate AI in therapy: a CE podcourse on competence, informed consent, data privacy, bias, and human accountability. Curt Widhalm, LMFT, and Katie Vernoy, LMFT, walk through the recent artificial intelligence updates to the major mental health ethics codes. Centering on the new CAMFT updates and cross-referencing the APA, NASW, ACA, and AAMFT codes, they turn the new language into a practical roadmap for everyday clinical work. The conversation covers what competence with AI actually requires (closer to safely driving a car than building one), the three CAMFT obligations that travel together (disclosure, informed consent, and informed decision making), and a client's right to opt out. They get specific on data privacy, including business associate agreements and why "HIPAA compliant" is a marketing claim rather than a certification, on spotting demographic and medical-model bias in AI output, and on why the human in the loop still owns and is accountable for anything signed under their name. This continuing education podcourse is for therapists, supervisors, and clinical educators who want to use AI tools ethically and stay accountable in an automated world. In this episode, we discuss: - Why the codes aim for broad, durable AI principles instead of tool-specific rules - What competence with AI actually requires of a clinician - The three CAMFT obligations: disclosure, informed consent, and informed decision making - How to vet data privacy, including BAAs and why "HIPAA compliant" is only marketing - How to catch demographic and medical-model bias in AI output - Why the clinician remains responsible for anything produced under their name Timestamps: - 0:55 - Why the ethics codes are updating for AI - 3:30 - Defining artificial intelligence (California AB 2885) - 9:49 - The four Beauchamp and Childress principles - 12:28 - Timeline: CAMFT, APA, NASW, and AAMFT updates - 16:11 - Competence and the "driving a car" metaphor - 21:09 - Disclosure, informed consent, and the right to opt out - 33:18 - Data privacy, BAAs, and "HIPAA compliant" as marketing - 41:20 - Bias, social justice, and reading the output - 44:52 - The human in the loop and accountability - 53:12 - Is AI right for this client? - 1:00:59 - Supervision, education, and the AI vetting guide 1 CE unit is available through the Modern Therapist Learning Community: moderntherapistcommunity.com Full show notes and transcript: mtsgpodcast.com Join the Modern Therapist Community Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mtsgpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therapyreimagined Modern Therapist's Survival Guide Creative Credits Voice Over by DW McCann: https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano: https://groomsymusic.com/
Fred Gifford, Strategy Lead and Sr. Product Manager at Sony AI, shares how his team is building knowledge graphs from academic literature to predict new biomedical relationships and accelerate drug discovery. He explains why Sony AI publishes so much of its research openly, what he got wrong about AI therapy when writing his novel and why he believes accountability for AI's ethical failures still lags dangerously behind the pace of the technology itself. Key Takeaways: Why specialized AI tools are losing ground to all-in-one chatbots and what that means for the personal data we hand over What it actually takes to build an ethical dataset from scratch and why most image data used to train AI didn't His experience of writing about AI therapy years before chatbots became a mental health solution for millions Why Sony AI is choosing to open-source its work This episode was recorded LIVE at The AI Summit London Guest Bio: Fred Gifford is an AI strategy lead based in London. He has spent the past 5.5 years at Sony AI applying frontier AI research to solve challenges in gastronomy, AI Ethics, and biomedical. He is also an author under the pen-name Fred Lunzer. His debut novel, Sike, was published by Macmillan / Celadon last year, and focuses on a young couple navigating life with an AI therapist. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte
Aji is joined by thoughtbot's own Tess Griffin and Jimmy Thigpen, two members of the recently established AI Ethics Taskforce, to talk about what kind of conversations are going on in the company around AI. With AI becoming an omnipresent entity in the industry, Tess and Jimmy take a deep dive into how and why the taskforce got started, figuring out what thoughtbot's stance is around AI in terms of ethics and workflows, and how it relates to their clients. — As mentioned in the episode: Blastoff Rails June 11 - 12, 2026 (past) Albuquerque, New Mexico Freddy discovers America during the World Cup Your guests for this episode have been Tess Griffin and Jimmy Thigpen and your host was thoughtbot's own Aji Slater. If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page, or check out our website. Got a question or comment about the show? Write to our hosts: hosts@bikeshed.fm This has been a thoughtbot podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - YouTube - LinkedIn - Mastodon - BlueSky © 2026 thoughtbot, inc.
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, lead and make decisions. Whether you're curious, skeptical or simply unsure where to begin, this conversation offers a practical and thoughtful introduction to what AI means for women today. Stephanie Mitton sits down with returning guest Kelly Sinclair, entrepreneur and AI company co-founder, to explore why women are adopting AI more slowly than men, what opportunities may be missed if that gap continues, and how AI can become a practical partner rather than a replacement for human expertise. This episode covers: Why women are adopting AI more slowly than men and why that matters The difference between generic AI and expert-backed AI How AI can reduce mental load at work and at home Practical ways to start using AI without technical expertise Common concerns around jobs, creativity, privacy and the environment How AI is changing entrepreneurship, leadership and the future of work Simple AI use cases every busy woman can try this week AI is already reshaping workplaces and industries, but understanding it doesn't require becoming a technology expert. This conversation encourages women to stay curious, experiment thoughtfully and develop the skills that will help them thrive as work continues to evolve. Books Mentioned The Partnership Charter - David Gage Introductory AI Course for Women accessed here:https://www.beaconmentorshipacademy.com/event-list Women and AI use statistics Harvard Business School, global evidence review: Men's generative AI adoption was estimated at 47.8%, compared with 39.3% for women, across 76 sources and more than 100 countries. URL: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=66548 Deloitte, women and generative AI: The adoption gap is closing, but a trust gap remains, with women more concerned about bias, safety and reliability. URL: https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/technology/technology-media-and-telecom-predictions/2025/women-and-generative-ai.html Why it matters PwC found that workers with AI skills command a 56% wage premium, up from 25% the year before. URL: https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/artificial-intelligence/job-barometer/2025/report.pdf The World Economic Forum says that by 2030, 22% of jobs are expected to be disrupted, with 170 million new jobs created and 92 million displaced, for a net gain of 78 million jobs. URL: https://www.weforum.org/press/2025/01/future-of-jobs-report-2025-78-million-new-job-opportunities-by-2030-but-urgent-upskilling-needed-to-prepare-workforces/ What women are concerned about Trust and safety: Deloitte's 2025 report says the AI adoption gap is closing, but women still report more concern about trust, bias, safety and reliability. URL: https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/technology/technology-media-and-telecom-predictions/2025/women-and-generative-ai.html Bias at work: UN Women warned in 2025 that AI can reproduce gender stereotypes and amplify inequality, especially when women are left out of AI design and decision-making. URL: https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/interview/2025/02/how-ai-reinforces-gender-bias-and-what-we-can-do-about-it Hiring and promotion: A 2025 study found that some AI hiring tools may favour men, especially for higher-wage roles. URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.21400 Privacy, climate and labour concerns: A 2026 UK study found women adopt generative AI less often partly because they report stronger concerns about privacy, climate impact, mental health and labour disruption. URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.03880 Women's jobs and economic risk: The IMF's 2024 report found about 60% of jobs in advanced economies are exposed to AI, which matters because women are concentrated in many roles that may be affected. URL: https://www.imf.org/-/media/files/publications/sdn/2024/english/sdnea2024001.pdf Deepfakes and abuse: UN Women warned in 2025 that AI can amplify online abuse and gendered harms. 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SPONSORED BY NURP Nurp is algorithmic trading designed specifically for busy professionals who don't have time to watch markets. Check out start.nurp.com/doctors to learn more. --- What happens when artificial intelligence begins replacing not just our work—but our thinking, relationships, and sense of identity? In this thought-provoking episode of BS Free MD, Dr. May Hindmarsh and Dr. Tim Hindmarsh welcome back renowned psychiatrist, author, and executive coach Dr. Keith Ablow for an eye-opening conversation about artificial intelligence, human connection, and what it means to remain fully human in an increasingly digital world. Dr. Ablow explores how overreliance on AI may erode creativity, critical thinking, empathy, and authentic relationships. From ChatGPT and AI-generated content to social media, virtual relationships, and the future of psychiatry, the discussion challenges listeners to intentionally protect the qualities that make us uniquely human. This episode also dives into modern mental healthcare, why meaningful therapy still matters, and practical ways to build deeper relationships in an age of technological distraction. In This Episode, You'll Learn Why AI may be reshaping human identity, creativity, and independent thinking The hidden psychological costs of relying on technology for reasoning and decision-making How artificial intelligence differs from genuine empathy and human connection Why authentic relationships are becoming more important—not less—in the digital age The current state of psychiatry and concerns surrounding medication-first treatment What effective therapy should actually accomplish How technology influences children, communication, and social development Why storytelling, purpose, and personal identity remain essential for mental well-being Practical ways to "immunize" yourself against technology overload while embracing meaningful human experiences About Dr. Keith Ablow Dr. Keith Ablow is a board-certified psychiatrist, New York Times bestselling author of sixteen books, executive coach, and former columnist for both The Washington Post and New York Post. During his 25-year psychiatric career, he treated patients ranging from everyday individuals to Fortune 500 executives, professional athletes, elected officials, and members of presidential administrations. Today, Dr. Ablow focuses on helping individuals and organizations unlock their fullest potential through coaching, writing, and speaking on leadership, psychology, purpose, and human flourishing. Connect with Dr. Keith Ablow Website: https://keithablow.com Email: info@keithablow.com Memorable Quotes "People bond around pain—not around their resumes." "Your pain will give you power if you look at it. If you run from it, you'll get weaker." "The truth will set you free. It might make you miserable first." Resources Mentioned ChatGPT and large language models (LLMs) Marshall McLuhan – Understanding Media Marcus Aurelius and Stoic philosophy Psychoanalysis and modern psychiatry AI in healthcare and medical documentation Connect with BS Free MD
As we race towards an AI-driven future, it's crucial to consider the environmental impact. AI technologies, especially data centers, consume massive amounts of energy. But what if we could power them sustainably? Jenna Nicholas shares her journey from social entrepreneurship to impact investing, exploring the ethical and environmental implications of AI, and emphasizing the importance of relational and spiritual health in business. This conversation offers practical insights on sustainable AI development, bias mitigation, and fostering hope and resilience in organizations.Jenna Nicholas is an impact investor, entrepreneur, andpresident of LightPost Capital. She has led initiatives that shifted billions of dollars toward sustainable solutions and bridged the gap between capital and underserved communities through Impact Experience. Nicholas has worked at the World Bank Treasury and Calvert Special Equities, and her angel investments support innovative ventures in fintech, health care, and climate solutions. Shehas been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur, Council on Foreign Relations member, Stanford Social Innovation Fellow, and Echoing Green Fellow. She holds BA and MBA degrees from Stanford and studied at Oxford. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Financial Times, and Forbes. Her new book is the Enlightened Bottom Line: Exploring the Intersection of Spirituality, Business, and Investing. Learn more at jenna-nicholas.com. Get In Touch With Jenna:Jenna Nicholas on LinkedInEnlightened Bottom Line (Book)Impact ExperienceLightpost Capital
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In this episode, Heather joins Nicole Begley for an honest conversation about AI and the reality that it's no longer something we can ignore. Together, they explore the opportunities, concerns, and ethical questions surrounding artificial intelligence—especially for photographers and small business owners. This isn't a conversation about whether AI is coming. It's about how we choose to engage with it, where we draw our boundaries, and why staying informed may be one of the most important business decisions you'll make moving forward. Key Takeaways: AI isn't coming—it's already here. The conversation has shifted from whether to use it to how you'll engage with it. Ignoring technology doesn't stop its progress. It simply removes you from the conversation. Every industry will be impacted in some way. Learning about AI now helps you stay informed and adaptable. You get to create your own ethical boundaries. Every business owner can decide what they are and aren't comfortable using AI for. Authenticity still matters. Human connection, trust, and real experiences will always have value. Technology has always disrupted industries. AI is another evolution—not the first major shift we've experienced. Curiosity is more useful than fear. Understanding the technology allows you to make intentional decisions. AI is a tool, not an identity. It should support your work, not replace who you are. You don't have to use everything available. Thoughtful adoption is different from blind adoption. Adaptability is a business skill. The people who stay open to learning often navigate change more successfully. AI isn't asking for permission—it's already changing the world around you. The question isn't whether you'll encounter it… it's whether you'll understand it. The businesses that thrive won't be the ones who panic or ignore it—they'll be the ones who adapt. Press play and join the conversation that's shaping the future of every industry. How to Support the Podcast: Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, share, and leave a review. If you like the content, please share with your friends by posting on social media so that we can reach and impact more people. Join our next free coaching workshop: www.getcoachedbyheather.com Connect: Heather Lahtinen: Website, Facebook, Instagram
What separates people who achieve remarkable results with AI from those who struggle to get reliable, accurate, or useful outcomes from the exact same tools?In this episode of Product Rising, host Shannon Peavey sits down with Stanford researcher and BigSpin AI founder Moritz Sudhof to explore one of the most overlooked challenges in AI adoption: the human factor.Drawing on research conducted with Stanford professor and Bigspin co-founder Chris Potts, Moritz shares surprising findings from the analysis of tens of thousands of real-world AI conversations. Their work reveals that the difference between successful and unsuccessful AI use often has less to do with the model itself and more to do with how people interact with it.Why do expert users encounter more AI failures than novices, yet achieve dramatically better outcomes? Why do so many users unknowingly accept flawed outputs? And what skills, behaviors, and product design choices can help close the growing divide between AI power users and everyone else?This conversation explores the emerging field of AI fluency, the risks of treating AI like an oracle or a vending machine, and why the future of successful AI products depends on designing not just the model, but the interaction between humans and machines.Moritz is part of our exclusive Product Rising series on AI Ethics, Safety & Responsibility, where host Shannon Peavey speaks with researchers, builders, policymakers, and practitioners working to shape a future where AI delivers meaningful value while preserving human judgment, agency, and trust.Whether you're a product leader, founder, builder, manager, or everyday AI user, this episode offers practical insights into how to get better outcomes from AI and why your own behavior may be one of the most important variables in the equation.CHAPTERS00:00 Why Some People Get Better Results from AI01:22 Moritz's Journey: From Language Research to AI Products03:42 AI Is Not a Human Replacement06:49 The Coaching Experiment That Changed Everything09:14 Same AI, Different Outcomes10:43 Designing User Behavior, Not Just AI Behavior12:13 The Research Behind AI Fluency15:14 The User Fluency Paradox17:01 Why Expert Users See More Failures19:18 Invisible Failures and Silent Mistakes21:12 The Skills Every AI User Needs21:55 Embrace the Skeptic Mindset23:22 The Biggest Misconceptions About AI25:42 The Vending Machine Problem26:16 The Growing Divide Between AI Users28:08 Introducing Bigspin30:47 Bringing Product Builders Back Into the Room32:33 Why AI Adoption Isn't a Tool Rollout34:45 Passengers vs. Pilots36:24 Improving Your AI Outcomes Today37:49 What Product Builders Should Demand40:16 Advice for Product Leaders Building AI Products42:00 We're Designing Interactions Now43:15 Final Thoughts and Where to Learn More
Send us Fan MailDr. Muthu Alagappan is the Founder and CEO of Counsel Health, the company automating access to high-quality, personalized medical advice from doctors. Counsel recently closed a $25M Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz and Google Ventures, following an $11M seed round that included A16Z, Asymmetric Capital Partners, Floodgate Fund, and Pear VC.He holds an MD from Stanford Medicine and a B.S. in Biomechanical Engineering from Stanford, and was among the earliest AI researchers to publish on clinical applications of machine intelligence.In this episode, Muthu draws on 15 years at the intersection of AI research and frontline clinical medicine to explore the shift toward semi-autonomous care.In this conversation, we discuss:How AI addresses the limitations of traditional primary care by offering a highly personalized, knowledgeable, and always available medical experience.Why patients might leapfrog clinicians in their willingness to adopt AI for medical advice, and how this shift challenges the traditional identity of physicians.What semi-autonomous care actually looks like in practice, and how Counsel Health uses a clinician cockpit to augment human compassion with real-time machine intelligence.How to leverage population-level patterns without compromising patient privacy.Why the double standard applied to AI is misplaced, and why Muthu argues we should hold AI to a much higher benchmark than human doctors simply.What the future of global healthcare could look like when cognitive medical expertise is fully democratized, ensuring that a patient's zip code no longer dictates the quality of care they receive.Explore the Conversation00:00 Intro & AI Fun Fact: Big Data Limitations and Bias in Clinical AI03:52 Meet Dr. Muthu Alagappan: From Stanford AI Researcher to Counsel Health CEO06:51 Why Primary Care Falls Short: The Case for AI-Augmented Medicine09:05 Human Doctors Are Human: How Patients Are Adopting AI Medical Advice12:20 Patient Privacy and Population Health: Learning Without Training on Data14:17 Inside the Clinician Cockpit: Real-Time AI Support for Doctors16:17 Why Counsel Health Employs Its Own Physicians: Messaging-Based Care19:00 From Semi-Autonomous to Fully Autonomous Care: Healthcare's Next Era24:19 AI Ethics in Medicine: Safety Standards, Model Values, and Data Ownership27:22 The AI Double Standard: Why Machines Deserve a Higher Benchmark Than Doctors31:07 Founder Lessons: Building a Category-Defining Healthcare AI Company33:53 Rewriting the Commencement Address: Medicine as Lifelong Learning35:37 Where to Connect with Dr. Muthu Alagappan and Counsel HealthResourcesSubscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Muthu on LinkedInAI fun fact article: Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: The Ethical Frontier via ConexiantOn the future of AI, Silicon Valley and Venture Capital LIVE EVENT: See how leading enterprises are using agentic AI to give employees back 4–6 productive hours every week. Join PeopleReign CEO Dan Turchin for a live demo on June 25, 2026.Register here: https://go.peoplereign.io/live-demo-how-agentic-ai-is-being-used-by-global-enterprises
Explore listener feedback, tech discussions, and AI insights in this episode of Double Tap, where Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into accessibility, legislation, and the evolving role of AI in everyday life. In this lively episode, the hosts open the inbox to discover a surprising voice note from Mr. F, sparking humour and reflection on Double Tap's own high standards. Listeners chime in with feedback, including debates on pronunciation, accessibility legislation, and societal attitudes towards disability. The conversation broadens into the challenges of relying solely on laws versus changing public perception, while highlighting global trends in accessibility enforcement. The hosts also explore the growing influence of AI, from intelligent image descriptions in iOS to the ethical considerations of handing everyday tasks to technology. Listener messages discuss mobile phone options for blind users, concerns about the Blindshell Classic 3, and the appeal of Apple's new MacBook Neo paired with the iPhone 17E. The episode concludes with thoughts on AI integration into smart speakers, Chromebooks versus Google Books, and the potential impact of new devices like the Clicks Communicator. ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedinSubscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheartAbout Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
How do we introduce AI into high-stakes human environments without losing trust, safety, judgment, or effectiveness?This episode features a conversation with Lacey Picazo, CEO and founder of ZoCo Design, a research and design consultancy focused on helping organizations build human-centered digital products and AI experiences. Lacey, a professional product designer by trade, is a serial entrepreneur with strong opinions on the ways customer behavior interplays with AI and can change depending on the application or the environment. With host Shannon Peavey, Lacey discusses a case study where her firm worked with mTuitive, a leader in digital pathology and cancer care, in order to illuminate the way behavioral science, workflow design, and human-centered product thinking can shape whether AI succeeds or fails in clinical environments.Rather than treating AI adoption as a purely technical challenge, this episode explores how clinicians and patients respond emotionally, cognitively, and behaviorally when AI enters decision-making processes, and why “more automation” is not always better.This is a thoughtful discussion about innovation, responsibility, understanding the rewards - as well as the risks - of a future that is reckoning with finding the right formulas for human-machine collaboration. Importantly, it also addresses the ways we can support the next generation in an AI-shaped world.Lacey is part of our exclusive new Product Rising podcast series, where host Shannon Peavey explores the world of AI Ethics, Safety & Responsibility .00:00 Intro to the topic: AI enters healthcare01:33 Why healthcare is different from other industries04:05 Consumer product thinking doesn't always work05:54 The stakeholder problem: patients, providers, payers, and more07:02 Trust is kind of a big deal08:29 Today it's easy to build, but still not easy to get adoption09:55 Tempted to skip testing? Don't.12:16 Why human behavior matters more than product features14:23 Understanding clinicians as users18:09 Where AI creates hesitation and bad friction20:09 Professional identity: "Am I the kind of person who uses this?"21:14 The mTuitive cancer care case study24:21 Challenging assumptions before building26:18 How clinician research actually works28:31 What clinicians really want from AI30:44 Will resistance to AI fade over time?32:31 Finding the balance between efficiency and safety34:23 Why some friction is actually good36:40 Are companies overestimating automation?38:35 The skill every AI product leader still needs40:05 How to build customer intimacy in the AI era42:56 Ambient listening and the unintended consequences of AI44:22 The food bank story: how fear shapes behavior45:58 Slow down: AI's hidden human costs46:55 Closing thoughts
Why the most effective communicators help people see not just what's changing, but why it matters to them.For Sinéad Bovell, effective communication isn't just about explaining what's coming next—it's about giving people the confidence and agency to engage with it.Bovell is a futurist, founder of the tech education company WAYE, and an expert advisor to the United Nations AI Advisory Body. Known for making complex topics accessible to broad audiences, she has spent years helping leaders, organizations, and young people understand the implications of artificial intelligence and other transformative technologies. Her approach starts with a simple principle: meet people where they are and connect big ideas to what matters in their lives. “If you scare people too much, if you disempower them, [and] they do unsubscribe from the very activities you need them to lean into.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Bovell joins host Matt Abrahams to discuss how to communicate complexity without overwhelming people and why skills like adaptability and judgment are becoming more valuable in the age of AI. From making emerging technologies more accessible to building trust through relevance and empathy, they discuss what it takes to help audiences engage with change rather than fear it.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Sinéad BovellConnect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction (01:00) - Explaining Complex Ideas (03:48) - The Future of Soft Skills (06:52) - Talking About AI Without Fear (10:33) - Storytelling for Young Audiences (12:46) - Reaching Young Audiences (15:01) - Career Pivots & Reinvention (16:53) - Becoming a Better Communicator (18:59) - The Final Three Questions (25:09) - Conclusion
The MacVoices Live! panel explores Pope Leo's comments on AI ethics, technology regulation, environmental costs, labor disruption, and the need for moral guardrails without stopping innovation. Chuck Joiner, David Giinsburg, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, and Web Bixby compare today's AI concerns to earlier industrial upheaval, then shifts to Kansas City's school technology plan involving MacBook Neo systems and iPads, with debate over deployment, education value, and implementation challenges. MacVoices is supported by NordLayer. Secure your network & stay compliant with one toggle-ready platform. Get an exclusive offer: up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: MACVOICES10 at NordLayer.com/macvoices. Try it risk-free—14-day money-back guarantee. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 AI ethics, papal warnings, and Kansas City's MacBook Neo discussion introduced 02:12 Pope Leo's comments on AI and technology regulation open the debate 03:48 Jeff responds to the Pope's AI concerns as a call for guardrails, not resistance 05:15 AI's rapid development, humanity, and the need for responsible oversight 05:40 Data centers, environmental impact, and community resource concerns 07:20 The Catholic Church's historical role in science and innovation 08:33 Pope Leo's namesake and links to industrial-era labor concerns 10:09 AI, workers' rights, economic inequality, and recurring social disruption 11:15 AI-powered drones, autonomous weapons, and social consequences 12:44 Chuck questions the timing and emphasis of the Pope's technology message 13:50 Marty frames the Pope's comments as moral caution rather than opposition 15:12 Technology panic cycles, schools, and fears over changing learning habits 17:55 Kansas City's MacBook Neo and iPad education deployment discussed 18:23 Webb critiques the Kansas City school district's history and administration 21:11 Clarifying the number of MacBook Neos versus iPads in the district purchase 22:01 Matching technology to students' ages, needs, and learning stages 23:08 Panelists share where to find their work and shows 29:10 Closing comments and live show information Links: Pope Leo's first encyclical reads as tech regulation as much as theology https://thenextweb.com/news/pope-leo-magnifica-humanitas-ai-governments-big-tech Kansas City has bought more than 4,500 MacBook Neos for its students - Engadget https://www.engadget.com/2178254/kansas-city-has-bought-more-than-4-500-macbook-neos-for-its-students/ Discord now has end-to-end encryption on all calls - Engadget https://www.engadget.com/2177277/discord-now-has-end-to-end-encryption-on-all-calls/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Marty Jencius, Ph.D.,is a counselor educator and technology pioneer who has spent 30 years bringing emerging tech into his field — from founding one of the first professional listservs (CESNET-L) to podcasting, virtual reality, and now AI and AR. He is the founder of ThePodTalk.net, where he produces Vision ProFiles, The Old Mac Gang, A.I. Productivity Workflow, The Tech Savvy Professor, 15 Minute Bytes, The Neo Notebook, and Fade to Chat: Golden Age Cinema. He is also a regular panelist on MacVoices Live!, In Touch with iOS, and The Mac Show. Find him on Bluesky and Mastodon. Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? 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The MacVoices Live! panel explores Pope Leo's comments on AI ethics, technology regulation, environmental costs, labor disruption, and the need for moral guardrails without stopping innovation. Chuck Joiner, David Giinsburg, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, and Web Bixby compare today's AI concerns to earlier industrial upheaval, then shifts to Kansas City's school technology plan involving MacBook Neo systems and iPads, with debate over deployment, education value, and implementation challenges. MacVoices is supported by NordLayer. Secure your network & stay compliant with one toggle-ready platform. Get an exclusive offer: up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: MACVOICES10 at NordLayer.com/macvoices. Try it risk-free—14-day money-back guarantee. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 AI ethics, papal warnings, and Kansas City's MacBook Neo discussion introduced 02:12 Pope Leo's comments on AI and technology regulation open the debate 03:48 Jeff responds to the Pope's AI concerns as a call for guardrails, not resistance 05:15 AI's rapid development, humanity, and the need for responsible oversight 05:40 Data centers, environmental impact, and community resource concerns 07:20 The Catholic Church's historical role in science and innovation 08:33 Pope Leo's namesake and links to industrial-era labor concerns 10:09 AI, workers' rights, economic inequality, and recurring social disruption 11:15 AI-powered drones, autonomous weapons, and social consequences 12:44 Chuck questions the timing and emphasis of the Pope's technology message 13:50 Marty frames the Pope's comments as moral caution rather than opposition 15:12 Technology panic cycles, schools, and fears over changing learning habits 17:55 Kansas City's MacBook Neo and iPad education deployment discussed 18:23 Webb critiques the Kansas City school district's history and administration 21:11 Clarifying the number of MacBook Neos versus iPads in the district purchase 22:01 Matching technology to students' ages, needs, and learning stages 23:08 Panelists share where to find their work and shows 29:10 Closing comments and live show information Links: Pope Leo's first encyclical reads as tech regulation as much as theology https://thenextweb.com/news/pope-leo-magnifica-humanitas-ai-governments-big-tech Kansas City has bought more than 4,500 MacBook Neos for its students - Engadget https://www.engadget.com/2178254/kansas-city-has-bought-more-than-4-500-macbook-neos-for-its-students/ Discord now has end-to-end encryption on all calls - Engadget https://www.engadget.com/2177277/discord-now-has-end-to-end-encryption-on-all-calls/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Marty Jencius, Ph.D.,is a counselor educator and technology pioneer who has spent 30 years bringing emerging tech into his field — from founding one of the first professional listservs (CESNET-L) to podcasting, virtual reality, and now AI and AR. He is the founder of ThePodTalk.net, where he produces Vision ProFiles, The Old Mac Gang, A.I. Productivity Workflow, The Tech Savvy Professor, 15 Minute Bytes, The Neo Notebook, and Fade to Chat: Golden Age Cinema. He is also a regular panelist on MacVoices Live!, In Touch with iOS, and The Mac Show. Find him on Bluesky and Mastodon. Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? 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Courtney Radsch reports on the political and economic impact of synthetic media and the stultifying consequences of our increasingly low-quality, high-fat media diet. Courtney and Kimberly discuss the range of journalistic endeavors; synthetic media's entrée on the scene; disinformation vs. propaganda; competing with AI in the marketplace of ideas; content verification, labeling and trust; how synthetic media depends on and undermines journalism; information as a social, political and economic concern; embedded AI ideologies; equating regulation with censorship; information warfare; cognitive liberty in an age of corporate dominance; infrastructure and intent; the need for bright line protections, pluralism and independent oversight.Dr. Courtney Radsch, PhD is the Director of the Center for Media and Digital Governance (formerly CJL) and a non-resident Fellow at the Brookings Institution. An award-winning journalist, scholar, diplomat, and human rights advocate, Courtney was recently named one of the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics.Related Resources:Same Gatekeepers, New Tollbooths: Mapping the AI Content Licensing Market (CMDG Research Report)The Algorithm Loses Its Immunity (Article)The Pentagon Wants Its Panopticon (Article)The Battle for Cognitive Liberty in the Age of Corporate AI (Tech Policy Press)A transcript of this episode is here.
In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, guest host and IRH faculty member Courtenay Fisher sits down with Lisa Fraley - attorney, legal coach, and holistic law expert—to discuss the unique intersection of legal regulations and functional health practice. Lisa brings her experience as both a former corporate healthcare lawyer and a certified health and life coach, making her uniquely qualified to help practitioners navigate the complexities of scope of practice, licensing laws, and legal documentation. Inside this episode, we explore: Where scope of practice truly begins and ends How to talk about labs without making diagnoses The legal documents every practitioner needs Social media and testimonial pitfalls to avoid The dos and don'ts of using AI in your practice How to structure your business to minimize legal risk The Clinician's Corner is brought to you by the Institute of Restorative Health. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofrestorativehealth/ For educational content and updates on current events, join our email list here. Connect with Lisa Fraley: Website: www.lisafraley.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_fraley/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/lisahangerfraley Free Legal Chat with our team to ask any question: lisafraley.com/legalchat Timestamps: 00:00 From health coach to legal coach 08:13 Differentiating Coaches from Medical Professionals 14:25 Discussing test results with doctors 20:50 Giving general advice as a health coach 26:13 Confidentiality in client relationships 29:48 Using AI for legal research 34:16 Health coaching tools and regulations 37:56 Understanding state nutrition laws 46:17 Sponsor Acknowledgements and Descriptions 49:12 Integrating spirituality into legal practice 54:56 Difference between RD and health coach 59:21 Licensing limits in professional practice Speaker bio: Lisa Fraley, JD is a Legal Coach® and Attorney. She takes a holistic approach to law by blending her expertise as a former health care attorney in a large corporate law firm with the care of a Health & Life Coach trained through IIN and CoachU. Her goal is to make law easy to understand, accessible and affordable – and she uniquely aligns legal steps with the chakras. She's the author of Easy Legal Steps…That Are Also Good for Your Soul (a #1 Amazon best seller in both Corporate Law and Ethics) and the host of the "Legally Enlightened Podcast" offering bite-sized legal tips in 20-minutes or less. She holds a Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online and Certificate in AI Ethics from the London School of Economics. Lisa has spoken on international stages from the Bellagio to British Columbia and she's been a legal expert on over 350 podcasts and interviews. Get free legal tips at lisafraley.com. Keywords: functional health practitioners, scope of practice, legal protection, health coaching, unlicensed practitioners, licensed practitioners, client agreements, medical disclaimers, nutrition law, functional nutrition, HIPAA compliance, group program contracts, hybrid client agreements, lab test interpretation, medical advice, online courses, supplement protocols, medical titles, independent contractor, employment law, telehealth law, copyright law, AI and legal documents, patient confidentiality, marketing compliance, testimonial release, social media risk, licensing requirements, direct access labs, business structure Disclaimer: The views expressed in the IRH Clinician's Corner series are those of the individual speakers and interviewees, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Institute of Restorative Health, LLC. The Institute of Restorative Health, LLC does not specifically endorse or approve of any of the information or opinions expressed in the IRH Clinician's Corner series. The information and opinions expressed in the IRH Clinician's Corner series are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. If you have any medical concerns, please consult with a qualified healthcare professional. The Institute of Restorative Health, LLC is not liable for any damages or injuries that may result from the use of the information or opinions expressed in the IRH Clinician's Corner series. By viewing or listening to this information, you agree to hold the Institute of Restorative Health, LLC harmless from any and all claims, demands, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with your participation. Thank you for your understanding.
In this episode we chat with Rebecca for the second time about: intelligence isn't everything, are LLM's even safe? AI governance and guardrails, moral assurance, under-specification problems, lack of interdisciplinary work in robotics, AI shouldn't be sold as a solution to everything, sidelining of AI Ethics, what are the actual benefits of AI? will AI progress widen inequality? and more...
This week, Anthropic filed for an IPO following a valuation of nearly $1 trillion, which would make it one of the largest IPOs in history. On this week's On the Media, the company's marketing campaign to position it as the “good guy” of AI. Plus, what a literary AI scandal reveals about our vanishing ability to tell what's human and what's not. [01:00] Micah speaks with Brian Merchant, a tech journalist and author of the book and newsletter Blood in the Machine, about Anthropic's successful positioning of itself as the “ethical AI company,” even gaining themselves a seat at the table when the Pope debuted his encyclical on AI, and how fostering this image seems to be paying off in the form of a massive valuation and upcoming IPO. [16:18] Micah sits down with Vauhini Vara, a contributing writer for The Atlantic and the author of Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age, on the infiltration of AI into literature, and how publishing and journalism have entered a new era of trying to keep AI writing at bay. [27:51] Brooke talks with David Garrett, founder of the new non-profit the Institute for Primary Facts, about the pop-up exhibit he organized in New York City that displayed over 3,400 printed volumes of the Epstein files, and how he intends it to be a “pressure campaign” for accountability. Plus, Andrea Sterling, an online content creator and a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, on the impact of seeing the files in real life. Further reading: “How Anthropic used AI ethics slop to play the pope and eclipse OpenAI,” by Brian Merchant “This Literary AI Scandal Changes Everything,” by Vauhini Vara On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
About ZviMy history with Zvi Mowshowitz goes back over 20 years to our days as teammates on the Magic Pro Tour, where we won a Grand Prix and top-8ed a Pro Tour together. After his competitive gaming career and a stint designing games at Wizards of the Coast and heading up a Cyberpunk TCG design team in Denver, Zvi took his unique systems-thinking mind into high-stakes finance. He managed risk as a professional bookmaker in sports betting, traded crypto for a hedge fund, and worked quantitative trading desks at firms like Jane Street. Today, he's focused his incredible intellect on the world of artificial intelligence, writing five times a week at his blog, Don't Worry About the Vase, tracking the breakneck evolution of large language models and the critical safety challenge of AI alignment. In this episode, we dive deep into the math of pattern recognition, our wild days on the Pro Tour, the high-stress realities of trading, and how to navigate the massive societal shifts coming with AI. Zvi delivers insights on rationality and adaptability that will resonate with anyone trying to think clearly in a rapidly changing world. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justingarydesign.substack.com/subscribe
Somewhere in your organization, an AI decision is sitting on someone's desk right now. Who owns it? In most mid-market companies, nobody does — or rather, it's landed on the IT leader who was already doing three other jobs.In this episode of The Catalyst, we follow Jeremy Wight, CTO of CareMessage — a patient engagement platform serving 22 million low-income patients across the US — who had to write his organization's AI policy himself. No committee. No playbook. Just the weight of getting it right for some of the most vulnerable people in the healthcare system.Alongside Jeremy, we hear from Reid Blackman, author of The Ethical Nightmare Challenge and founder of Virtue, who argues that the standard policy-first approach to AI governance is already broken — and offers a framework any team can implement in weeks, not years. Olivia Gambelin, AI ethicist and author of Responsible AI, reframes the vendor selection question entirely: it's not about auditing their product, it's about whether their values align with yours. And Anthony Vinci, former intelligence officer and author of The Fourth Intelligence Revolution, draws an unexpected parallel — between the integrity required of a spy with no rulebook, and the integrity required of an IT leader doing the same.====This episode is brought to you by HPE.From AI to data center and network modernization, HPE delivers a cloud-like experience right on your own infrastructure — the full portfolio, from one partner. softchoice.com/technology-partners/hewlett-packard-enterprise ====In this episode:Why the policy-first approach to AI governance is broken — and what to do insteadA practical three-question framework any team can implement this weekHow to evaluate AI vendors by values alignment, not just product capabilityWhat it actually looks like when one IT leader has to make these calls alone — with 22 million patients on the lineFeatured guests: Jeremy Wight (CTO, CareMessage) • Reid Blackman (Founder/CEO, Virtue) • Olivia Gambelin (AI Ethicist & Author) • Anthony Vinci (CEO, VICO) • Craig McQueen (VP Microsoft Practice, Softchoice)#AIEthics #ResponsibleAI #ITLeadership #AIGovernance #TheCatalyst #Softchoice #MidMarket #HPE===Show Notes & ResourcesGuestsJeremy Wight, CTO — CareMessage: caremessage.orgReid Blackman, Founder/CEO — Virtue: reidblackman.com • The Ethical Nightmare Challenge (book, April 2025) • Ethical Machines (HBR Press, 2022)Olivia Gambelin, AI Ethicist: oliviagambelin.com • Responsible AI: Implement an Ethical Approach in Your Organization • Values Canvas framework — free download at oliviagambelin.comAnthony Vinci, CEO — VICO: anthonyvinci.com • The Fourth Intelligence Revolution (Henry Holt, 2025) • VICO forecasting platform: vico.aiCraig McQueen, VP Microsoft Practice — Softchoice, a World Wide Technology CompanySponsorHPE via Softchoice: softchoice.com/technology-partners/hewlett-packard-enterpriseSoftchoice AI & Ethics resources: softchoice.com/EASThe Catalyst by Softchoice is the podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of humans and technology.
Julia Regier is a policy and research manager at MIT's Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work, where she focuses on workforce and policy impacts. Her path here was anything but straight, from studying philosophy at Wellesley to an MBA at Yale to translating dense economics research for people who don't speak economics. We talk about what the data shows for workers without college degrees (spoiler: it's not great, and it's been getting worse since 1980), why the self-checkout AI surveillance story is a perfect case study in automation gone wrong, and what it would take to redirect AI development toward something that works for workers, not just around them. We also get into the market failure at the heart of how AI is being built, why a handful of people setting the vision for all of us is a problem, and what policy levers could shift things. Julia also makes the moral case, loud and clear, for a living wage, and we're here for it. Chapters 00:00 - Intro - Felicia and Rachel talk local politics, civic assemblies, and more 20:28 - Welcome Julia! Her Nonlinear Path: Philosophy, Recruiting & Landing at MIT 25:00 - Worker Ownership, Co-ops & Why It's Harder Than It Sounds 29:35 - Job Quality for Workers Without College Degrees: What the Data Shows 37:00 - AI Surveillance, Self-Checkout & the Annoyance Factor 43:45 - Taking the Long View: Policy Impacts & the Case for Investing in Children 49:40 - Who's Setting the Vision for AI (and Why That's a Problem) 54:26 - Pro-Worker AI: Policy Levers That Could Actually Change Course 62:00 - Gender, Diversity & Who's Missing from the Research 65:20 - If You Could Change One Thing + Closing Thoughts Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.
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Frank Schaeffer talks with Vatican journalist Elise Ann Allen about her new biography of Pope Leo XIV and why the new pope has already become such an important moral figure for many people around the world.Elise was the first journalist to interview Pope Leo after his election and shares personal stories about their friendship, his years serving the poor in Peru, and the humility that continues to shape him even now.The conversation also explores faith, politics, AI, immigration, polarization, and what happens when human dignity is forgotten.A thoughtful and deeply human conversation about leadership, conscience, and hope._____LINKShttps://cruxnow.com/author/elise-ann-allenOur May It Has to Be Read. offering,Pope Leo XIV on Bookshop_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! Every subscription helps create, build, sustain and put voice to this movement for truth. Subscribe to It Has to Be Said. The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on YouTube and Substack that you can watch or listen to for free.Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of The Gospel of Zip.Learn more at https://www.thegospelofzip.com/Follow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube.https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.tiktok.com/@frank_schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTubeIn Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer Podcast
Key Topics Iran's potential nuclear agreement and regional implications Europe's diplomatic paralysis and its impact on Ukraine and Russia The Vatican's moral challenge to AI and the political repercussions Europe's defense posture and NATO readiness amid escalating threats U. S. tech industry influence and regulatory debates on AI Links Shona Murray - https://events.euronews.com/euronews-on-air/speaker/1136912/shona-murray Michael Shear - https://www.nytimes.com/by/michael-d-shear Susan Glasser - https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/susan-b-glasser Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs — belfercenter.org World Review with Ivo Daalder — belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder
A slow week in Apple news as we wait for WWDC to begin on Monday, June 8th! Apple is seeking a Supreme Court review of the Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features utilizing Apple Intelligence. And Apple TV used an iPhone 17 Pro to broadcast a MLS match! Apple's Watch and health efforts need reboot to rival new wearables. Apple seeks Supreme Court review of contempt finding and injunction scope in Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence. iOS 27 AI voice control: What it tells us about the Siri revamp. Real Madrid immersive documentary on Apple Vision Pro. Apple TV to broadcast first major professional live sporting event shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Insta360 Mic Pro Jason's Picks: Cotypist Andy's Pick: BBEdit 16 Christina's Pick: Hacks TV Series Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit
A slow week in Apple news as we wait for WWDC to begin on Monday, June 8th! Apple is seeking a Supreme Court review of the Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features utilizing Apple Intelligence. And Apple TV used an iPhone 17 Pro to broadcast a MLS match! Apple's Watch and health efforts need reboot to rival new wearables. Apple seeks Supreme Court review of contempt finding and injunction scope in Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence. iOS 27 AI voice control: What it tells us about the Siri revamp. Real Madrid immersive documentary on Apple Vision Pro. Apple TV to broadcast first major professional live sporting event shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Insta360 Mic Pro Jason's Picks: Cotypist Andy's Pick: BBEdit 16 Christina's Pick: Hacks TV Series Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit
Nathan Wrigley interviews Luke Carbis about the evolving challenges in the WordPress plugin ecosystem, including the surge in plugin submissions fuelled by AI, difficulties with plugin discoverability, and potential marketplace reforms. Luke shares ideas like different WordPress.org-account integration, supporting premium plugins, and adding AI-use disclosures for plugins. They discuss the tension between open-source ideals and commercialisation, the influence of AI on the community, and the need for project leadership to keep WordPress relevant.
Timnit Gebru founded the Distributed AI Research Institute after her high-profile exit from Google's Ethical AI team. She's been a vocal critic of the systemic lack of diversity in learning models and the need for more inclusion in the space. Her view is that because AI so heavily relies on human input, it largely mirrors pervasive biases inherent in society. What needs to be done to change that? She joins WITHpod to discuss what, in her view, large language models are missing. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A slow week in Apple news as we wait for WWDC to begin on Monday, June 8th! Apple is seeking a Supreme Court review of the Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features utilizing Apple Intelligence. And Apple TV used an iPhone 17 Pro to broadcast a MLS match! Apple's Watch and health efforts need reboot to rival new wearables. Apple seeks Supreme Court review of contempt finding and injunction scope in Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence. iOS 27 AI voice control: What it tells us about the Siri revamp. Real Madrid immersive documentary on Apple Vision Pro. Apple TV to broadcast first major professional live sporting event shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Insta360 Mic Pro Jason's Picks: Cotypist Andy's Pick: BBEdit 16 Christina's Pick: Hacks TV Series Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit
A slow week in Apple news as we wait for WWDC to begin on Monday, June 8th! Apple is seeking a Supreme Court review of the Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features utilizing Apple Intelligence. And Apple TV used an iPhone 17 Pro to broadcast a MLS match! Apple's Watch and health efforts need reboot to rival new wearables. Apple seeks Supreme Court review of contempt finding and injunction scope in Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence. iOS 27 AI voice control: What it tells us about the Siri revamp. Real Madrid immersive documentary on Apple Vision Pro. Apple TV to broadcast first major professional live sporting event shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Insta360 Mic Pro Jason's Picks: Cotypist Andy's Pick: BBEdit 16 Christina's Pick: Hacks TV Series Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit
A slow week in Apple news as we wait for WWDC to begin on Monday, June 8th! Apple is seeking a Supreme Court review of the Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features utilizing Apple Intelligence. And Apple TV used an iPhone 17 Pro to broadcast a MLS match! Apple's Watch and health efforts need reboot to rival new wearables. Apple seeks Supreme Court review of contempt finding and injunction scope in Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence. iOS 27 AI voice control: What it tells us about the Siri revamp. Real Madrid immersive documentary on Apple Vision Pro. Apple TV to broadcast first major professional live sporting event shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Insta360 Mic Pro Jason's Picks: Cotypist Andy's Pick: BBEdit 16 Christina's Pick: Hacks TV Series Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit
Jaspreet's framing for the AI and work debate is worth staying with. He is not dismissive of disruption: he thinks AI will destroy certain jobs, create new ones, and the rupture will be real. But he pushes back on the idea that job destruction is the right frame. The more useful question, he argues, is what happens to workers, and the answer to that depends almost entirely on whether people develop the skills to move into the roles that AI creates rather than the ones it displaces. His reference point is the IT sector itself, an industry born out of the last great technology disruption, when fears about computers eliminating clerical work gave way to an entirely new economy of higher-paying, more fulfilling jobs. The same logic, he believes, applies now. The bulk of the conversation settles on AI literacy, a concept Jaspreet distinguishes sharply from training. Training teaches you how to use a specific tool. Literacy gives you the grammar to work with any tool, across any context. He lays out a five-step framework from his book, reads, writes, ads, thinks, does, designed as a practical ladder for building that literacy, and is candid that even three years after ChatGPT, most organizations have brought the horse to the water without making it drink. On the policy side, he is supportive of initiatives like AI in school curricula and IIT fellowships, but his bigger ask is that India treat AI the way it treated digital public infrastructure: as a genuine national mission, not a sectoral initiative. On deepfakes and copyright, his view is pragmatic: deepfakes are a known evil that needs specific, exemplary regulation rather than an omnibus AI law, and copyright will likely resolve through a combination of revenue sharing agreements and citation norms, neither side fully satisfied but better than where things stand today.Episode ContributorsJaspreet Bindra is the founder of AI&Beyond and The Tech Whisperer, and author of 'Winning with AI: Your Guide to AI Literacy.' He has served as the group chief digital officer at the Mahindra Group, as a regional director at Microsoft India, and as a general manager in the Tata Group as part of the select Tata Administrative Services. He was also a member of the founding team at Baazee.com, which later became eBay India.Adarsh Ranjan is a research analyst at Carnegie India where his research focuses on AI and emerging technologies, digital transformation, and technology partnerships. His current research explores India's evolving policy on AI compute and digital transformation in Global South countries.Timestamps 00:08 Introduction to AI and India's Future 03:15 AI's Impact on Work and Adoption Trends 11:50 Job Transformation vs. Job Destruction in IT 16:06 The Importance of AI Literacy 21:55 Framework for AI Literacy 28:32 Challenges in AI Adoption 32:02 Government Initiatives for AI Education 35:38 Ethics in AI: Deepfakes and Copyright Every two weeks, Interpreting India brings you diverse voices from India and around the world to explore the critical questions shaping the nation's future. We delve into how technology, the economy, and foreign policy intertwine to influence India's relationship with the global stage.As a Carnegie India production, hosted by Carnegie scholars, Interpreting India, a Carnegie India production, provides insightful perspectives and cutting-edge by tackling the defining questions that chart India's course through the next decade.Stay tuned for thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and a deeper understanding of India's place in the world.Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review to join the conversation and be part of Interpreting India's journey.
John Maytham speaks to Prof Reggie Nel, Dean of the Faculty of Theology at Stellenbosch University, about Pope Leo’s first major encyclical warning of the dangers of artificial intelligence, digital exploitation and the moral implications of AI-driven warfare. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Ale Kennedy talks with Eugene Cheah, founder of Featherless, about his journey from physics to building globally accessible AI systems. Eugene shares his vision for making AI more affordable, multilingual, and open to communities around the world through efficient architectures and open-source collaboration.The conversation explores GPU optimization, evolving AI infrastructure, the importance of multilingual support, and the balance between innovation and regulation. Eugene also reflects on speaking at the United Nations, the future of open-source AI, and why accessibility and transparency are essential for the next generation of AI technology.00:00 Introduction and Featherless02:25 Education and Early Interests10:24 University and Military Service15:19 Entering the AI Industry22:33 Startups and AI Development30:42 AI as a Force for Good34:28 AI, Culture, and Automation42:13 Fundraising and Building a Startup50:10 AI Architecture and Optimization58:23 The Evolution of Featherless01:02:37 Building a Global AI Vision01:06:57 Open Source and AI Accessibility01:12:35 AI Risks and Real-World Concerns01:18:20 Lessons Learned and Final ThoughtsConnect with Eugene: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugene-cheah-a47791126/Mentioned in this Episode:Featherless AI: https://featherless.ai/Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs
Kirsten Moorefield, Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder at Cloverleaf, Sarika Lamont, CPO at Vidyard, and Sarah Royer, Sr. Manager of People Ops at Nirvana Insurance, joined us on The Modern People Leader for a live discussion on AI coaching. We talked about what AI coaching actually means today, building these tools in-house versus buying, and why career growth will never be a perfect checklist.---- Sponsor Links:
Pope Leo XIV is preparing an encyclical on artificial intelligence — the first document of its kind from any global institution older than the machine. He took the name Leo specifically to echo Leo XIII, who wrote Rerum Novarum in 1891. That was the Church's response to industrial capitalism. This is the response to whatever comes next.The Vatican has more cultural authority on labor ethics than any government because it survived industrial capitalism, late capitalism, and communism. CEOs who ignore UN reports read papal statements. Tech executives are already requesting audiences. 1.4 billion Catholics doesn't move legislation. It moves boards.Rerum Novarum named the working class as worth protecting forty years before any law caught up. The moral framework arrives first. The legislation follows.The Church operates 130,000 schools, 5,000 hospitals, and the longest continuous dataset on human formation in existence. When the Vatican draws a line, billions of consciences move with it. That isn't enforcement. That's formation. A different lever entirely.Lawyers measure what's permitted. The Pope is measuring what we'll become.1891 was the last time an institution older than the machine got the first word on what the machine did to people. The encyclical won't pass Congress. It'll pass through pulpits, classrooms, hospitals, and dinner tables. That's the only regulatory mechanism humans ever built that survives changes in government, technology, and language. Statutes get rewritten. Traditions get inherited.⏱️ Chapters0:00 — Why Leo XIV took the name of the 1891 social-question Pope0:25 — MiniDoge: encyclicals don't move legislation, they move boards0:55 — Saarvis: Rerum Novarum 1891 — moral framework arrives 40 years before the law1:20 — Nyx: 130K schools, 5K hospitals — formation, not enforcement1:50 — HH: the state asks what's legal, the Pope asks what we'll become2:05 — Saarvis: statutes get rewritten, traditions get inherited⚡ Learn agentic ai free - https://staas.fund/ai-workshop ⚡-----
You're probably using AI in your business already. But are you using it in a way that actually serves your clients and protects your integrity? Chris Papin is a dual-licensed CPA and attorney who has thought about this more deeply than most, and what he shared in our conversation will shift how you think about these tools.What You'll Discover:Why "garbage in, garbage out" is the single most important rule for using AI in your business, and how to stop feeding it the wrong dataThe hidden legal and ethical risks of putting client information into free AI tools, and what coaches need to know right nowHow AI and automation can genuinely free up your time by filtering the noise so you can focus on what actually mattersWhy perception is reality in the AI era and what that means for how your clients show up in your sessionsThe one thing you absolutely cannot outsource to AI: critical thinking and discretionWhy human connection is not just a nice-to-have but is backed by science as essential to real client outcomesGrab the free course, Stop Guessing and Start Signing Clients, and take your next step today: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/vfo/Want to see what's actually working for coaches right now? Download the free Coaching Business Insights Report 2026: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/business-growth-survey/Want to talk about what you really want from your coaching business?Book a 30-minute call with Candy: https://stepintosuccessnow.com/She Coaches Coaches | Helping smart coaches build profitable, fully booked businesses
338 - AI is everywhere — in your email, your editing software, your search results. Nicole Begley and Heather Lahtinen sit down to have the honest conversation the photography industry has been avoiding. What does AI actually mean for your business, your ethics, and your future?What to Listen For:Why AI is the new plastic (seriously)The tractor farmers didn't want and what happened nextThe three biggest AI objections photographers haveWhere Nicole draws her personal ethical line with AIWhy "I won't use it" doesn't mean it goes awayWhat AI can do beyond writing your captionsHow to make AI actually sound like youThe one business task most photographers skip that AI can fixNicole and Heather aren't here to tell you what to do with AI — they're here to make sure you're making an informed choice. Listen in, then decide what your own AI policy looks like. And if you're ready to learn how to use AI to help you work more efficiently, join Nicole during our 4-week sprint from May 20 - June 10 inside Freedom Focus Formula. Join us here: — use code MASTERAI to save $50/month or $500 off the pay in full. JOIN THE PARTY:Connect with us on InstagramExplore valuable pet photography resources hereDiscover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers.Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that.Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.
The hot topic of conversation right now in just about every field is AI. Everyone is trying to understand how to best use it and how to keep up with all the new capabilities each tool offers. But one of the trickiest conversations is where the use of AI fits in ethically and morally in the Christian creative space. The debate has intensified in recent months, and I've even weighed in heavily on this topic on Substack. Another person whose voice has been a valuable one in this larger conversation is Christopher Lind. He has a wealth of experience across numerous roles with a wide variety of companies. He has deep knowledge of the tech space, and specifically AI, and has worked as a consultant and business advisor for some of the largest companies.He also has some sound opinions on how to approach AI use ethically and how to view it through the lens of Scripture. This is such an important conversation for Christians to be having, but it's particularly important for Christian creatives to understand the implications of using generative AI for their work and the moral dilemma it presents.Chris is particularly sharp on this topic, and I hope you find his perspective helpful. To connect with Chris and learn more about his work, visit christopherlind.co.All episodes are now available in full on Substack and YouTube. On YouTube, Just search In No Hurry Podcast and subscribe to be notified when new episodes go live.If you enjoyed this, consider sharing it with a friend or someone in your life who might need to hear it. And if you want to stay connected, follow In No Hurry Podcast on Instagram and the new TikTok page for clips, updates, and more from these conversations.
Var Shankar makes the case that most AI governance guidance is built for large, sophisticated, multifunctional global enterprises — and that this leaves out the roughly half of American workers employed at organizations with fewer than 500 people. Through the Council on AI Governance, the nonprofit he leads with Alexis Cook, he is trying to fill that gap with open, current, and pragmatic resources, including an AI Governance Playbook organized around four focus areas: strategy, risk and compliance, workforce literacy, and operational management. He tells Kevin that the case for AI governance no longer needs to be made; what smaller organizations now need is help asking vendors the right questions and clarifying who owns what internally when a few people are doing many jobs. The conversation then turns to the parts of the field Var thinks are most undercooked. Workforce literacy, he argues, is the focus area most often neglected because it functions as a vitamin rather than a painkiller — long-term, hard to resource, and easy to reduce to a training module when what is actually needed is hands-on involvement in pilots and documentation. He explains why healthcare offers an unusually strong foundation for AI assurance, with its existing regulatory architecture, comfort with use-case variability, and tradition of post-deployment monitoring, and he describes assurance itself as the connective tissue between an organization and the outside world — distinct from regulation and from internal governance, not a substitute for either. Drawing on a pilot he co-authored on with the Standards Council of Canada testing system-level certification at a Canadian bank, he highlights two surprising lessons: that even simplified certification criteria get interpreted differently by different actors, and that even one of the world's most forward-thinking public standards bodies lacked the technical capacity to play standard-setter for something as dynamic as an AI system. He closes with practical advice for risk and compliance professionals: start with the positive vision of what the organization is trying to do with AI, observe how existing IT, data, and security governance already work, and identify which standards ecosystems the organization is already plugged into. Var Shankar is Executive Director of the Council on AI Governance, an independent nonprofit developing open AI governance resources for organizations of all sizes. He previously served as Executive Director of the Responsible AI Institute and as Chief AI and Privacy Officer at Enzai, a regtech AI compliance startup. An attorney by training and a graduate of Harvard Law School, he practiced law at Cravath, Swaine & Moore and earlier worked on the Clinton Global Initiative and with the government of British Columbia on digital government and COVID response. He teaches AI governance at Purdue, where he has helped develop a master's-level AI auditing program, and serves on the OECD Network of Experts on AI, the World Economic Forum's AI Governance Alliance, and the Brookings Forum for Cooperation on AI. He co-developed Kaggle's Intro to AI Ethics course with Alexis Cook. Transcript Council on AI Governance: AI Governance Playbook Context-specific certification of AI systems: a pilot in the financial industry (AI and Ethics, 2025) Standards Council of Canada AI accreditation pilot
What if the standard approach to responsible AI, built around aspirational values like fairness and transparency, is fundamentally broken in the age of AI agents? We Meet: Reid Blackman is the author of the new book The Ethical Nightmare Challenge and the founder of AI ethics consultancy Virtue.Episode Links:Reid and Jennifer are speaking at the Drawing Room Salon on May 20:https://thedrawingroom.ai/Reid's new book:https://www.amazon.com/Ethical-Nightmare-Challenge-Avoid-Worst-ebook/dp/B0GRC1ZPYXCredits:This episode of SHIFT was produced by Jennifer Strong with help from Emma Cillekens. It was mixed by Garret Lang, with original music from him and Jacob Gorski. Art by Meg Marco.
While the conversation around AI often centers on automation and efficiency, the real opportunity lies in AI's ability to act as a decision-making layer. In this episode of One Vision podcast, Theodora Lau hosts Bianca Zwart, Chief Strategy Officer at bunq, to unpack what it truly means to be AI-native. For bunq, AI isn't a feature bolted onto an existing model. It's the operating system. Bianca shares how bunq's obsession with the user experience drives every technology decision. The conversation also explores what's next for agentic AI — and why the future isn't about AI taking over, but about making users smarter supervisors of their own financial lives.Plus: bunq's bold move into the US market, the needs of the people navigating life on both sides of the Atlantic, and why Bianca believes trust — not technology — is ultimately the only thing that matters.
Every conversation about artificial intelligence eventually arrives at the same promise: once machines handle the tedious work, humans will finally be free to focus on what matters. Kate O'Neill thinks this is a flawed assumption, leading leaders to make decisions that serve neither their people nor their purpose. In this episode of Boss Better Now, Joe Mull sits down with Kate O'Neill to discuss the intersection of technology and humanity. An early Netflix employee and author of What Matters Next, Kate has spent her career pressing organizations to ask better questions before they reach for faster tools. Kate unpacks why the "future of work" is actually four nested conversations, jobs, the workplace, productivity, and tasks, that require separate consideration. She introduces "minimum viable skilling" as a modern leadership imperative and offers a counterintuitive argument on why AI might be our only realistic tool for mitigating climate damage. In this episode, you'll learn:
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