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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 57 MIN

🧑🏻‍🎓 Why AI Literacy Will Matter More Than Coding

from A Beginner's Guide to AI

AI is not just a technology. It is a socio-technical tool. Artificial intelligence is becoming one of the defining technologies of our time. Yet understanding AI is no longer just a technical skill. It is becoming a life skill.In this episode, AI researcher and entrepreneur Taniya Mishra explains why AI literacy, AI ethics, and AI fluency will become essential for students, professionals, and leaders alike. From founding SureStart in 2020 before the AI boom to helping schools build AI curricula and policies, Taniya has been preparing the next generation for an AI-driven future long before ChatGPT entered the mainstream.We discuss how AI already influences our decisions, why schools need clear AI policies, what humans still do better than machines, and why responsible AI use must be taught alongside technical skills.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠: https://beginnersguide.nl📧💌📧🔥 Quotes from the Episode"Every person has to know about AI or it will negatively impact their careers and lives.""If AI takes away human agency, accountability and oversight, then it becomes a parasite.""The things that make us most human are exactly what AI is not very good at."⏱ Chapters00:00 Taniya Mishra's Journey Into AI08:31 Why AI Literacy Matters For Everyone17:12 AI Is Already Shaping Daily Life21:58 Is AI A Parasite Or A Partner?29:11 Teaching Responsible AI In Schools36:00 What Humans Still Do Better Than AI45:00 AI Regulation, Ethics And The Future49:28 Where To Find Taniya Mishra🌐 Where to Find Taniya:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/taniya-mishra-phd/Website: mysurestart.com🎧 About Dietmar FischerDietmar is a podcaster and AI marketer from Berlin. If you want to know how to get your AI or your digital marketing going, just contact him at https://argoberlin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI is not just a technology. It is a socio-technical tool. Artificial intelligence is becoming one of the defining technologies of our time. Yet understanding AI is no longer just a technical skill. It is becoming a life skill.In this episode, AI researcher and entrepreneur Taniya Mishra explains why AI literacy, AI ethics, and AI fluency will become essential for students, professionals, and leaders alike. From founding SureStart in 2020 before the AI boom to helping schools build AI curricula and policies, Taniya has been preparing the next generation for an AI-driven future long before ChatGPT entered the mainstream.We discuss how AI already influences our decisions, why schools need clear AI policies, what humans still do better than machines, and why responsible AI use must be taught alongside technical skills.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠: https://beginnersguide.nl📧💌📧🔥 Quotes from the Episode"Every person has to know about AI or it will negatively impact their careers and lives.""If AI takes away human agency, accountability and oversight, then it becomes a parasite.""The things that make us most human are exactly what AI is not very good at."⏱ Chapters00:00 Taniya Mishra's Journey Into AI08:31 Why AI Literacy Matters For Everyone17:12 AI Is Already Shaping Daily Life21:58 Is AI A Parasite Or A Partner?29:11 Teaching Responsible AI In Schools36:00 What Humans Still Do Better Than AI45:00 AI Regulation, Ethics And The Future49:28 Where To Find Taniya Mishra🌐 Where to Find Taniya:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/taniya-mishra-phd/Website: mysurestart.com🎧 About Dietmar FischerDietmar is a podcaster and AI marketer from Berlin. If you want to know how to get your AI or your digital marketing going, just contact him at https://argoberlin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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