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How is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) shaping our human experience?Kimberly Nevala ponders the reality of AI with a diverse group of innovators, advocates and data scientists. Ethics and uncertainty. Automation and art. Work, politics and culture. In real life and online. Contemplate AI’s impact, for better and worse.All presentations represent the opinions of the presenter and do not represent the position or the opinion of SAS.
Unknown Host hosts Pondering AI, a technology show with 98 episodes published.
Maitreya Shah disables harmful notions and aspires to a world in which AI systems honor the humanity and agency of disabled persons rather than using them as a shield. Maitreya and Kimberly discuss digital tech done well
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 journalist
Olga Goriunova rejects digital abstractions as mirror images of ourselves and reflects on why we concern ourselves with representations that aren’t concerned about us. Olga and Kimberly discuss how cultural imagination i
Mel Sellick readies for AI by going beyond literacy to address the psychological, cognitive, and relational capacities required to ensure AI works for humans. Mel and Kimberly discuss AI literacy vs. human readiness; the
Drew Burdick designs AI systems to multiply human capacity, prioritizes great experiences, and values the serendipitous magic of human connection and collaboration. Kimberly and Drew discuss building with badass teams; c
Helen Edwards and Dave Edwards are in awe of AI and passionate about course correcting to preserve human authorship and ensure AI systems are for, not from, people. Kimberly, Dave and Helen discuss human authorship; AI a
Afua Bruce explains that public interest tech is about solving complicated problems with real impact for real people, not just fuzzy feelings and philanthropy. Afua and Kimberly discuss misconceptions about Public Intere
Seth Rabinowitz uses AI with intent by studiously prioritizing learning, actively resisting dependency, promoting ethical practices, and seeing people in the data. Seth and Kimberly discuss his shift from fearing AI to f
Taka Ariga hits all the right notes for AI at scale: clarity of purpose, strong foundations, sustainable innovation, engaged ownership, and a confident workforce. Taka and Kimberly discuss going beyond novel AI prototype
Theodora Lau banks on AI becoming our financial GPS and OS but flags required waypoints to protect consumer data rights, maintain trust and close the digital divide. Theo and Kimberly discuss the progression toward a fin
Gretchen Stewart knows she doesn’t know it all, always asks why, challenges oversimplified AI stories, champions multi-disciplinary teams and doubles down on data. Gretchen and Kimberly discuss conflating GenAI with AI,
Dr. Chris Marshall analyzes AI from all angles including market dynamics, geopolitical concerns, workforce impacts, and what staying the course with agentic AI requires. Chris and Kimberly discuss his journey from theore
A retrospective sampling of ideas and questions our illustrious guests gifted us in 2025 alongside some glad and not so glad tidings (ok, predictions) for AI in 2026. In this episode we revisit insights from our guests a
Masheika Allgood delineates good AI from GenAI, outlines the environmental imprint of hyperscale data centers, and emphasizes AI success depends on the why and data. Masheika and Kimberly discuss her path from law to AI;
Kati Walcott differentiates simulated will from genuine intent, data sharing from data surrender, and agents from agency in a quest to ensure digital sovereignty for all. Kati and Kimberly discuss her journey from molecu
Paula Helm articulates an AI vision that goes beyond base performance to include epistemic justice and cultural diversity by focusing on speakers and not language alone. Paula and Kimberly discuss ethics as a science; la
Jordan Loewen-Colón values clarity regarding the practical impacts, philosophical implications and work required for AI to serve the public good, not just private gain. Jordan and Kimberly discuss value alignment as an e
Keren Katz exposes novel risks posed by GenAI and agentic AI while reflecting on unintended malfeasance, surprisingly common insider threats and weak security postures. Keren and Kimberly discuss threats amplified by age
Maximilian Vogel dismisses tales of agentic unicorns, relying instead on human expertise, rational objectives, and rigorous design to deploy enterprise agentic systems. Maximilian and Kimberly discuss what an agentic sys
Henrik Skaug Sætra considers the basis of democracy, the nature of politics, the tilt toward digital sovereignty and what role AI plays in our collective human society. Henrik and Kimberly discuss AI’s impact on human co
Afua Bruce
founder and principal of the ANB Advisory Group
1 appearance on this show
Theodora Lau
founder of Unconventional Ventures · Unconventional Ventures
1 appearance on this show
Chris Marshall
multi-instrumentalist, author · Brother International Europe
1 appearance on this show
Ravit Dotan
PhD - practical philosopher and AI ethicist · Bria.ai
1 appearance on this show
Olivia Gambelin
AI ethicist and author of “Responsible AI: Implement an Ethical Approach in Your Organization” · Ethical Intelligence
1 appearance on this show
Susie Alegre
barrister specialising in international human rights law and tech · Garden Court Chambers
1 appearance on this show
Ben Bland
Director of the Asia-Pacific program · Chatham House
1 appearance on this show
Sarah Gibbons
Nuclear Medicine instructor · NN/g
2 appearances on this show
Roger Spitz
author of Disrupt with Impact · Disruptive Futures Institute
2 appearances on this show
Sheryl Cababa
author of Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers · Optimistic Design
1 appearance on this show
Dorothea Baur
independent consultant, author, speaker and lecturer · Baur Consulting
1 appearance on this show
Kate O’Neill
founder & Chief Tech Humanist, KO Insights · KO Insights
1 appearance on this show
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