More Than A Glitch: Meredith Broussard on Responsible AI

Are we letting technology shape our lives, or are we actively choosing how it fits in? Dive into an essential conversation about techno-chauvinism, AI’s real-world impacts, and what responsible innovation looks like with Meredith Broussard. Topics Covered: The difference between technological and social decisions The AI hype cycle and shifting perceptions of AI Techno chauvinism and using the right tool for the task The limits of technology in daily life and digital detox trends Hollywood’s influence on how we imagine AI Generative AI: how it works, dataset concerns, and hallucinations Unshedification and the realities of deploying generative AI The challenges of responsible AI and data governance Environmental impacts of data centers and generative AI Accountability and diffused responsibility in tech What “better” looks like for technology and society Connect with Meredith BroussardWebsiteLinkedIn Meredith’s book: ”More than a Glitch – Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech” Episode Chapters: [00:00:04] Introduction to the Tech Humanist Show[00:00:30] Guest Introduction: Meredith Broussard[00:01:22] Stories We Tell Ourselves about AI[00:03:50] Biases Embedded in Technology & Techno Chauvinism[00:05:27] The Digital Shift and the Rise of Tech Dependency[00:08:48] Bans, Restrictions, and Nuanced AI Policy[00:10:44] AI Misconceptions vs. Hollywood Influences[00:14:14] Explaining Generative AI in Plain Language[00:17:37] Decision Making and the Fragility of AI Systems[00:20:11] The Realities of Generative AI in the Workplace[00:23:26] Responsible AI and Governance[00:29:03] Longevity and Constant Change in AI Models[00:31:25] AI Safeguards and Global Concerns[00:33:00] Accountability in Distributed Technology[00:34:43] Environmental Impact of Data Centers[00:38:49] What “Better” Looks Like for Tech & Society[00:41:21] Where to Connect with Meredith Broussard[00:41:40] Closing and Credits