Responsible AI Chat with Chief Responsible AI Officer | Dr. Michael Akinwumi & Tolulope Awoyomi

In this insightful podcast episode, we dive deep into Responsible AI, algorithmic bias, and the ethical considerations of AI systems.Our special guest, Dr. Michael Akinwumi, Chief Responsible AI Officer, shares his expertise on how to ensure AI is ethical, transparent, and accountable. This is the first part of a two-part series on the evolving landscape of AI governance.Key Discussion Topics: The Role of Responsible AI – Why ethical AI matters now more than ever NFHA’s Efforts in Eliminating Algorithmic Bias – Fighting discrimination in AI systems Five Principles of Responsible AI – The foundation of ethical AI development Explainability vs. Black Box AI Models – Understanding AI decision-making Building AI Systems – Core components and challenges Specialization in AI – Different fields within AI research & development Mathematics in AI – The role of applied mathematics in AI innovation AI as a Socio-Technical System – The human & technological impact of AI Preparing for the Future of AI & Work – Encouragement for aspiring AI professionalsIf you're passionate about AI ethics, fairness, and transparency, this episode is a must-listen!Chapter Timestamps: 00:00 - Podcast Intro 00:35 - Introduction of Guest 01:32 - Guest Introduces Himself 02:15 - NFHA & Eliminating Algorithmic Bias & Discrimination 05:17 - Five Principles of Responsible AI 08:27 - Explainability vs. AI as Black Boxes 10:40 - Components of Building AI Systems 12:49 - Specialization Areas in AI 14:08 - The Role of Mathematics in AI 16:56 - AI as a Socio-Technical System 18:13 - Connecting Applied Mathematics to AI & Tech 20:20 - Peeling the Layers of AI 22:24 - Preparing for the Future of Work & Encouragement for Nigerians 27:36 - Outro-------------------------Pre-order: ⁠⁠AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning: From Novice to Pro⁠-------------------------Connect with Dr. Michael Akinwumi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/makinwumi/Connect with Tolulope Awoyomi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tolulope-awoyomi/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/TolulopeAwoyomi