Edufuturists #322 AI Bias with Victoria Hedlund

In this podcast episode, Victoria Hedlund joins us to discuss the intersection of education, AI, and bias, emphasising the need for awareness and action to address gender biases in educational content and how and where bias shows up for other groups. She explores how AI reflects societal biases and the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping educational practices. The discussion also touches on the evolving role of teachers in an AI-driven educational landscape and the collaborative efforts needed to tackle these challenges.Chapters00:00 Introductions01:45 Victoria's Background and Career Journey03:42 The Intersection of Art and Science08:28 Exploring Bias in Physics and Education11:09 Exploring Gender Bias in Education13:11 AI as a Mirror for Societal Biases19:06 The Challenge of Bias in AI Systems24:28 The Role of Teachers in an AI-Driven World27:38 The Community Approach to Addressing Bias32:14 The Future of Education and AI38:35 Quickfire Questions and ReflectionsConnect with VictoriaBuy a copy of her new bookFind out more about GenEd LabsThanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you.Ben & Steve xChampioning those who are making the future of education a reality.CONTENT PARTNER AD: This episode is powered by Integrated Systems Europe, the must-attend event for educators, technologists, and institutional leaders seeking to shape the future of learning. From 3–6 February 2026, ISE returns to Barcelona, uniting the brightest minds and boldest ideas in the edtech industry. Join us and Push Beyond the possibilities that are transforming the classroom of tomorrow. Don’t just keep up with the industry - get ahead of it. Check out the website to find out more and join us for ISE 2026 in Push Beyond. Use our special code 'edufuturists' for free registration hereFollow us on XFollow us on LinkedInCheck out all about EdufuturistsGet your tickets for Edufuturists Uprising 2026