Are we letting technology shape our lives, or are we actively choosing how it fits in?
Dive into an essential conversation about techno-chauvinism, AI’s real-world impacts, and what responsible innovation looks like with Meredith Broussard.
Topics Covered:
- The difference between technological and social decisions
- The AI hype cycle and shifting perceptions of AI
- Techno chauvinism and using the right tool for the task
- The limits of technology in daily life and digital detox trends
- Hollywood’s influence on how we imagine AI
- Generative AI: how it works, dataset concerns, and hallucinations
- Unshedification and the realities of deploying generative AI
- The challenges of responsible AI and data governance
- Environmental impacts of data centers and generative AI
- Accountability and diffused responsibility in tech
- What “better” looks like for technology and society
Connect with Meredith Broussard
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Meredith’s book: ”More than a Glitch – Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech”
Episode Chapters:
[00:00:04] Introduction to the Tech Humanist Show
[00:00:30] Guest Introduction: Meredith Broussard
[00:01:22] Stories We Tell Ourselves about AI
[00:03:50] Biases Embedded in Technology & Techno Chauvinism
[00:05:27] The Digital Shift and the Rise of Tech Dependency
[00:08:48] Bans, Restrictions, and Nuanced AI Policy
[00:10:44] AI Misconceptions vs. Hollywood Influences
[00:14:14] Explaining Generative AI in Plain Language
[00:17:37] Decision Making and the Fragility of AI Systems
[00:20:11] The Realities of Generative AI in the Workplace
[00:23:26] Responsible AI and Governance
[00:29:03] Longevity and Constant Change in AI Models
[00:31:25] AI Safeguards and Global Concerns
[00:33:00] Accountability in Distributed Technology
[00:34:43] Environmental Impact of Data Centers
[00:38:49] What “Better” Looks Like for Tech & Society
[00:41:21] Where to Connect with Meredith Broussard
[00:41:40] Closing and Credits
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