AI for Equity
Podcast Description
AI for Equity is the intergenerational podcast where technology meets justice. Co-hosted by Leah-Sunshine Garrett and Jenny Garrett OBE, we explore how artificial intelligence can be used to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion—rather than deepen existing inequalities.
Each episode features thought-provoking conversations with innovators, researchers, and change-makers working at the intersection of AI and social justice. Whether we're unpacking algorithmic bias, discussing inclusive design, or spotlighting grassroots solutions, AI for Equity challenge
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the realm of artificial intelligence. Episodes tackle specific issues such as algorithmic bias, inclusive design practices, and grassroots solutions for social justice. For example, the episode featuring Aarti Samani delves into the complexities of deepfake technology and its implications for trust and workplace safety.
AI for Equity is the intergenerational podcast where technology meets justice. Co-hosted by Leah-Sunshine Garrett and Jenny Garrett OBE, we explore how artificial intelligence can be used to drive equity and inclusion – rather than deepen existing inequalities.
Each episode features thought-provoking conversations with innovators, researchers, and change-makers working at the intersection of AI and social justice. Whether we’re unpacking algorithmic bias, discussing inclusive design, or spotlighting grassroots solutions, AI for Equity challenge
Contact : [email protected]
What if AI's most powerful defence application isn't fighting wars, but preventing them?
In this episode of AI for Equity, Jenny Garrett OBE and Leah Garrett are joined by Melanie Garson, Associate Professor at University College London and expert in international security and conflict resolution. Melanie challenges the dominant narrative around AI and defence, making the case for ”peace tech”: technology designed to stabilise societies, forecast conflict, and rebuild after war.
In this episode:
- Peace tech vs defence tech, and why the distinction matters
- How innovation ecosystems bring governments, industry and civil society together for conflict prevention
- The dual use dilemma: the same drone that surveils can deliver vaccines
- AI's role in post conflict reconstruction, coordinating housing, healthcare and law enforcement data
- The ethical trade offs: privacy, surveillance, and how much we're willing to give up for security
Melanie Garson brings extensive experience in international security and conflict resolution to a conversation that will change how you think about technology's role in peace.
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