Ep. 1103 – AI and the Race to Save Democracy with Dr. Beth Simone Noveck (@bethnoveck)

“We were not really talking about sort of that messy middle, perhaps the much less exciting, much less headline grabbing set of stories about what ordinary people are doing here and now to use these tools to solve problems in their communities.” – Dr. Beth Simone Noveck Today’s featured author is a professor, former U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer, director of The Governance Lab, and director of the Burnes Center for Social Change, Dr. Beth Simone Noveck. Dr. Beth and I had a fun on bun chat about her new book, “Reboot: AI and the Race to Save Democracy”, common misconceptions surrounding AI, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Dr. Beth’s mother's use of early technology for business sparked her interest in tech for social goodHow AI can strengthen democratic institutions and empower communitiesSome positive uses of AI beyond the common apocalypse or hype narrativesWhat AI tools does she use in her daily lifeDr. Beth’s Site: https://rebootdemocracy.ai/Dr. Beth’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001JS8BOY/allbooksThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…1027 – How Viral Beliefs Sparked a Nationwide Culture Clash with Alison Lea Sher: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1027-how-viral-beliefs-sparked-a-nationwide-culture-clash-with-alison-lea-sher/356 – The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness with Thomas R. Williams (@MrTRWilliams): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-356-the-relentless-pursuit-of-greatness-with-thomas-r-williams-mrtrwilliams/792 – Growing Up in Haiti, Promoting Health Equity, and Navigating Entrepreneurship with Venchele Saint Dic (@VencheleD): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-792-growing-up-in-haiti-promoting-health-equity-and-navigating-entrepreneurship-with-venchel/433 – Ticking Clock: Behind the Scenes at 60 Minutes with Ira Rosen: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-433-ticking-clock-behind-the-scenes-at-60-minutes-with-ira-rosen/671 – The Last Ark with Guy Morris (@guymorrisbooks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-671-the-last-ark-with-guy-morris-guymorrisbooks/628 – Inside the Secret World of Corporate Spying with Robert Kerbeck (@robertkerbeck): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-628-inside-the-secret-world-of-corporate-spying-with-robert-kerbeck-robertkerbeck/