Why AI needs the equivalent of the ‘black box’ in aviation—and America should lead the way
Originally published in Fortune The rapid global evolution of AI—from OpenAI’s release of GPT-4.5 to China’s development of models like DeepSeek, Baichuan, and others (China’s “AI Tigers”)—highlights a critical challenge for U.S. AI policy. With China’s AI industry valued at $70 billion by Chinese sources in 2023 and global private AI investment surpassing $150 billion last year, is not just a race for technological […]
AI Literacy Series: Dr. Andrew Ng Issues a Call to Action
In this episode of the In AI We Trust? AI Literacy series, Miriam Vogel and co-host Rosalind Wiseman welcomed back one of the world’s leading voices in artificial intelligence, Dr. Andrew Ng. As the founder of DeepLearning.AI and chairman and co-founder of Coursera, Ng is renowned for his work democratizing access to computer science and […]
AI Literacy Series: Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Communities with Susan Gonzales
In this episode of In AI We Trust? Susan Gonzales, Founder and CEO of AIandYou, joined hosts Miriam Vogel and Rosalind Wiseman to discuss AI literacy. AIandYou is a nonprofit dedicated to “educating ordinary people about artificial intelligence and preparing them for its opportunities and challenges in an accessible way”. Susan brings extensive experience in […]
Building Trust in Artificial Intelligence Systems
What is AI literacy and why is it an urgent imperative? Artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping nearly every aspect of our lives, from hiring decisions and mortgage approvals to search engine and music recommendations. AI is transforming the workplace—according to Microsoft’s 2024 Work Trends Report, 75% of knowledge workers now incorporate AI tools into their jobs. Despite AI’s growing presence, many people remain unaware […]
Who Is Responsible When AI Breaks the Law?
Originally published in Yale Insights If an AI is a black box, who is liable for its actions? The owner of the platform? The end user? Its original creator? Former Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff and Miriam Vogel, president and CEO of EqualAI, survey how AI both fits in and breaks existing legal frameworks. […]
Meet DC’s 2024 Tech Titans
Originally published in Washingtonian The most innovative and important leaders in Washington’s tech scene. Some of Washington’s biggest players in technology have had a particularly busy year putting their stamp on the future of the industry. Take the Department of Justice’s landmark antitrust case against Google. It came after years of cajoling by one of […]
Companies carry more liability for AI than they realize
Originally published in Axios Companies that make use of generative AI — whether they know it or not — could be taking on more legal liability than they realize, according to an article shared first with Axios. Why it matters: The legal discussion around genAI has largely focused on the liability of the companies developing the technology rather than those […]
5 ways to avoid artificial intelligence bias with ‘responsible AI’
Originally published in World Economic Forum Over the last few years, responsible AI has gone from a niche concept to a constant headline. Responsible, trustworthy AI is the subject of several documentaries, books, and conferences. The more we make responsible AI an expectation and a known commodity, the more likely we are to make it our reality. This […]
AI and Democracy
Miriam Vogel speaks at Harvard Kennedy School on AI & Democracy As artificial intelligence plays a growing role in elections and public discourse, experts are debating its risks and benefits for democracy. At a panel hosted by the Harvard Kennedy School, EqualAI President and CEO Miriam Vogel joined Professor Latanya Sweeney and others to examine […]
Women in AI: Miriam Vogel stresses the need for responsible AI
Miriam Vogel Stresses the Need for Responsible AI TechCrunch highlighted President and CEO of EqualAI, Miriam Vogel, for spotlight on “Women in AI” series. In the interview, Vogel advocated for AI literacy across the country and in every community, in addition to the creation of standardized metrics to evaluate AI systems. Vogel also highlights the […]