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 […]
Your board needs no-nonsense AI leadership – these experts explain why

Miriam Vogel Advises on AI Leadership in the Boardroom Miriam Vogel, president and CEO of EqualAI, explored the growing role of AI governance alongside other prominent leaders on a July 2024 episode of the DisrupTV podcast. Vogel emphasized the need for greater AI literacy and engagement amongst the broader set of stakeholders. She also highlighted […]
Stanford Emerging Technology Review Launches In Washington DC

Miriam Vogel Moderates Panel with Former Secretary Rice, Former Secretary Raimondo, Dr. Fei-Fei Li at the Launch of the Stanford Emerging Technology Review Miriam Vogel, President and CEO of EqualAI, moderated a compelling discussion on the governance and safety of artificial intelligence during an event launching the Stanford Emerging Technology Review. The panel featured former […]
How fear of AI could limit its benefits to a few

Miriam Vogel believes that the only thing we have to fear about AI is the fear of AI itself In an Axios interview, EqualAI CEO Miriam Vogel warned that widespread fear of AI could lead to its benefits being concentrated among a small, exclusive group. She explained how important AI literacy is to ensuring more […]
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 […]