Ethical AI for Social Workers | Dr. Marina Badillo-Diaz aka The AI Social Worker

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping social work and social work education. In episode 78 of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, Professor Ace sits down with Dr. Marina A. Badillo-Diaz, LCSW (aka The AI Social Worker) to talk ethics, transparency, privacy, environmental impact, and what it looks like to engage AI without outsourcing professional judgment or human connection.Connect + collaborate: [email protected]: RevolutionarySocialWork.comDr. Marina’s website: https://www.theaisocialworker.com/aboutResources mentioned: AI Assessment Scale for the Classroom: https://aiassessmentscale.com/Walden AI Guidance for Student Writing: https://academics.waldenu.edu/artificial-intelligencePadlet: University AI Guidance & Policies: https://padlet.com/cetl6/university-policies-on-generative-ai-m9n7wf05r7rdc6peClass AI Transparency Agreement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14QIUdSWCIcG_L-_wlTwXkInye4V4RJvUxkJ3jKBN5qc/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.vf94kgva965nAbout Dr. Marina A. Badillo-Diaz (She/Her)Dr. Marina A. Badillo-Diaz, LCSW is the founder of The AI Social Worker and a national trainer focused on ethical AI integration in social work and education. She supports social workers, educators, and nonprofits with AI literacy, practice-informed ethics, and policy guidance grounded in real-world clinical and school-based experience. Over the past two years, she has trained 5,500+ social workers across the U.S. and Canada.Chapters 0:00 Theme Song + Intro1:31 Introduction to AI in Social Work4:17 Marina’s Journey into AI7:12 The Impact of AI on Education10:02 Navigating AI in the Classroom12:59 Ethics and AI in Social Work16:11 AI Literacy and Transparency18:57 Future Directions and Resources21:41 Integrating AI in Social Work Education25:18 AI Tools for Practicum and Field Work28:53 Navigating AI Policies in Education31:16 Generational Perspectives on AI Utilization33:28 Critical Thinking and AI in Academia40:01 The Evolving Landscape of AI Policies44:07 AI in Education: Opportunities and Concerns53:46 Environmental Impact of AI Technology56:35 AI in Clinical Social Work: Benefits and Ethical Considerations#SocialWork #ArtificialIntelligence #Ethics #SocialWorkEducation #MentalHealth© UAF Social Work