Empowerment through Connection and the Future of Feminist AI

In this episode of Gaia Gossip, host Myrna James engages in a conversation with Jensine Larsen, the inspiring founder of World Pulse. The discussion explores the power of media and technology in amplifying women's voices and fostering global connections. Jensine shares stories of empowerment from across the globe, illustrating the transformative impact of digital platforms. The conversation also delves into the future of AI, emphasizing the importance of ethical and inclusive technological advancements. Through initiatives like Unfurl Futures, Jensine aims to map a hopeful future for women's movements worldwide.00:00 Introduction and Catching Up00:53 The Origin of Her Many Voices03:30 Meeting Myrna and Jensine04:48 Jensine's Journey with World Pulse10:28 The Power of Media and Technology14:08 Stories of Impact21:21 Future Endeavors and AI27:30 The Role of Women in Media and AI28:02 The Inequities in AI Development29:48 The Need for Ancestral Intelligence in AI31:25 Mapping Women-Led Digital Platforms32:30 Challenges and Opportunities for Women in AI35:45 Indigenous-Led AI Initiatives37:30 Empowering Women Through Technology39:32 The Importance of Digital and Physical Connections44:12 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsHer Many Voices Gaia Gossip programs amplifies climate solutions and empowers community connection for the betterment of Mother Earth. About our guestJensine (Yen-See-Nah) is designing digital infrastructure for the next wave of global social change. With 20+ years of experience as an award-winning digital impact entrepreneur, international journalist, and gender justice advocate, she founded World Pulse—a social impact network connecting grassroots women leaders from 200+ countries who've collectively improved 25.1 million lives. Now she's designing ecosystem blueprints to ensure AI and digital technology liberate rather than silence the voices that can solve our greatest challenges.About our hostMyrna James. James is a publisher, journalist, and interpreter of high tech. Her publication Apogeo Spatial illuminates how data from space is used to study the earth for the sake of humanity.Transcripts and notes generated with Descript and Castmagic and then edited by human eyes and hands. Lightly edited and produced by BiCurean Consulting, BiCurean.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.