Navigating the AI Revolution: Key Insights from EqualAI’s Inaugural C-Suite Summit
The dawn of AI isn’t just a technological turning point — it’s reshaping how we live, work, and govern. At EqualAI’s inaugural two-day C-Suite Summit in May, leaders from industry, government, and academia gathered to tackle three critical topics shaping AI’s future: AI literacy, AI incident reporting, and AI’s impact on the workforce. The discussions […]
AI Literacy Series Ep. 10: Angie Cooper’s Call to Action for the Heartland
In this episode of the In AI We Trust? AI Literacy series, Miriam Vogel talks with Angie Cooper, President and COO of Heartland Forward, to explore how artificial intelligence can accelerate economic growth across America’s Heartland. With a sense of urgency and deep empathy, Cooper offers a practical vision: we must meet people where they […]
AI Literacy Series Ep. 9: Robbie Torney on the Implementation of AI in K–12
In this episode of the In AI We Trust? AI Literacy series, Miriam Vogel is joined by EqualAI’s newest senior advisor, Nuala O’Connor. Nuala brings deep expertise- and great energy- to EqualAI and this podcast given her past experience as the Senior Vice President and Chief Counsel at Walmart, leading their Digital Citizenship organization, and […]
Special Edition: A Pre-Summit Conversation With Van Jones
In this special episode of In AI We Trust?, recorded live at the launch of the EqualAI C-Suite Summit in Washington, D.C., host Miriam Vogel sits down with the dynamic Van Jones — acclaimed social entrepreneur, innovator, and tech evangelist. Together, they dive into a candid and thought-provoking conversation about how AI can be a […]
AI Needs a Safe Landing and Americans Ready to Lead – Featured in Fortune
In their Fortune.com op-ed, Miriam Vogel, President and CEO of EqualAI, and Dewey Murdick, Executive Director at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) argue that the U.S. must take immediate steps to maintain economic and geopolitical dominance amidst global competition, particularly with China’s $70 billion AI industry. They highlight two critical U.S. weaknesses: low AI literacy and the absence of […]
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 Gonzalez
In this episode of In AI We Trust? Susan Gonzalez, 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 […]
AI Literacy Series: Breaking Barriers: Building a More Robust Tech Talent Pipeline with Break Through Tech with Judith Spitz
Judith Spitz, founder of Break Through Tech, has spent her career challenging the status quo in tech. In a recent podcast conversation, she reflects on the hurdles women face in the industry and her vision for creating a more robust tech ecosystem. Judy emphasizes that effective leadership requires balancing professional will and personal humility while […]
AI Literacy Series: AI Literacy and Data Sovereignty for Indigenous Communities with Mason Grimshaw
AI is transforming industries worldwide, but what does AI literacy mean for Indigenous communities? In this episode of In AI We Trust?—part of our special series on AI literacy—hosts Miriam Vogel and Rosalind Wiseman speak with Mason Grimshaw, a data scientist and advocate for Indigenous-led AI initiatives whose work focuses on ensuring Native communities are […]
