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Socially Conscious AI
by Valencio Cardoso and Roman Bercot
Meet the visionary leaders harnessing the power of AI for good.In a world often consumed by AI dystopia, there's a new generation of innovators using this transformative technology to build a better future.Join hosts Valencio Cardoso and Roman Bercot as we meet pioneering tech entrepreneurs, cutting-edge researchers, ethics experts, and passionate advocates to learn how they leverage AI to create positive, sustainable change. From environmental conservation to ethical policymaking, you'll discover the untold stories of AI for social good.This is AI with a conscience.
Episodes
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AI Overwhelm? Use This 3-Step Framework to Choose the Right Tools
Drowning in 30,000+ AI tools and don't know where to start? Learn the purpose-driven framework that cuts through AI overwhelm and transforms it into unstoppable momentum. Product designer Valencio Cardoso shares his battle-tested approach for leveraging AI without losing your creative edge or...
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The AI-Powered Recipe Book That's Ending Plastic Pollution Forever
What if the plastic wrapper you toss today could become food for the soil tomorrow? Dr. Alysia Garmulewicz, Co-Founder of Materiom, is making this vision real through open-source biomaterial recipes and AI-powered discovery tools that are accelerating the shift from extractive plastics to...
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Arti Dhar: Turning Forests Into Pensions with Open Source AI
Planting trees is easy. Proving they survived five years later to pay the farmers who grew them? That requires a new kind of technology.Arti Dhar, co-founder of Farmers for Forests, reveals how open-source technology is exposing greenwashing and redirecting climate finance to 22,000+ rural Indian...
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48 Million Workers Suffer in Silence - Empower Work Uses AI + Human Empathy to Change That
Nearly 48 million Americans face workplace bullying, harassment, or discrimination—often with nowhere to turn. Jamie Alexis Fowler and Rajiv Puranik from Empower Work have created the first confidential crisis text line for workplace issues, combining AI technology with deeply human connection to...
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From Child Translator to Justice Architect: How Rodrigo Camarena is Democratizing the Law With AI
For every 1,400 undocumented people in the US, there's just one legal professional to help. Asylum seekers have 72 hours to navigate paperwork they can't read, in a language they don't speak, with no money for lawyers. What if AI could change that equation?Rodrigo Camarena, founder of Justicia…
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42M Americans Losing Food Aid—This AI Could Feed Them (with Samuel Cole, CTO of Lemontree Foods)
What if ending hunger in America is really just a data problem waiting to be solved? With 42 million Americans facing food assistance cuts in November 2025 and government support disappearing, one AI-powered nonprofit is proving that technology can restore dignity to those experiencing food...
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The Next Billion Users Are Redefining AI (And Big Tech Is Worried)
The world's next billion users are redefining AI's future, and they're not where Silicon Valley expects them to be. Discover why digital sovereignty matters more than profit margins, and how 90% of the world's youth are driving unprecedented tech optimism from the Global South.What You'll…
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Removing Friction from AI Is a Dangerous Mistake — with Di Le
What if the fastest way to responsible AI… is to slow down?World-renowned AI ethicist Di Le joins us to unravel the myth of “frictionless” AI. If you think making everything faster is safer, think again. Discover why intentional friction—those thoughtful speed bumps in design—are crucial for…
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Can We Govern AI? Reid Blackman on Regulation vs. Innovation
What happens when artificial intelligence makes critical decisions about your job, your healthcare, and your life – but no one can explain why? In this groundbreaking episode, we explore how ethical AI isn't just an academic concept, but a business imperative that could save your organization's...
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The Hidden Human Cost of AI: Krystal Kauffman Reveals Data Labor Exploitation, Global Organizing & What Tech Giants Don't Want You to Know
What Really Powers Artificial Intelligence? In this episode, we sit down with Krystal Kauffman—research fellow at the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR), former lead organizer at Turkopticon, and passionate data worker advocate—to reveal the tough truths and hidden stories behind the AI...
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AI Won't Kill Jobs—It Will Create Sustainable Abundance (Justin Bean Reveals How)
What if AI isn't the job-killer we fear, but the catalyst for unprecedented human flourishing? In this thought-provoking episode of Socially Conscious AI, we sit down with Justin Bean, tech executive, investor, and author of "What Could Go Right? Designing Our Ideal Future to Emerge From…
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Reflecting on Season 1 of Socially Conscious AI: Valencio Cardoso and Roman Bercot
In this retrospective episode of 'Socially Conscious AI,' we wrap up Season 1 by revisiting the invaluable insights from our amazing guests. This season, we've discussed the transformative potential of AI in ethics, mental health, education, and the environment. Join us as we reflect on the...
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Driving AI Innovation with Duncan Mundell, Head of Invent, AltaML
Roman Bercot and Valencio Cardoso interview Duncan Mundell, the Head of Invent at AltaML. With over 25 years of experience in business technology and consulting, Duncan shares his journey from selling computers and dial-up internet to leading innovations in AI at AltaML. The conversation delves...
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Inclusive Education Through AI: A New Era for Students w/ Matthew Yip, VP of Product, Benetech
Matthew Yip, head of Product and Engineering at Benetech, explains how Benetech is revolutionizing accessible education through AI-powered tools like the Bookshare app. Explore the challenges and opportunities in developing inclusive educational technology, the role of digital textbooks, and...
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AI's Role in Foresight and Strategic Innovation w/ Laurie Smith, Nesta
Laurie Smith, Head of Foresight Research at Nesta, explores the profound impact of emerging AI technologies on society. This episode revolves around Nesta's mission to leverage innovative solutions for health, childhood equality, and sustainable futures. Hosts Valencio Cardoso and Roman Bercot...
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Practical AI for UX Professionals w/ Caleb Sponheim, NN/g
Dr. Caleb Sponheim, a user experience specialist at Nielsen Norman Group and former computational neuroscientist, discusses the potential for AI to redistribute power and address social inequalities. He shares insights from his background in neuroscience and quantitative research, and how they...
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the Intersection of AI, Mental Health, and Social Responsibility w/ James Veraldi, Co-Founder and CEO of Scenario
Valencio Cardoso and Roman Bercot interview James Veraldi, CEO, and co-founder of Scenario. James discusses the growing problem of social isolation exacerbated by technology and how Scenario aims to address this by using AI and clinical visualization techniques for role-playing real-life...
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AI Hype and Its Real-world Impact w/ Dr. Kevin LaGrandeur, Global AI Ethics Institute
In this enlightening episode of Socially Conscious AI, hosts Valencio Cardoso and Roman Bercot discuss AI ethics with Dr. Kevin LaGrandeur, Director of Research for the Global AI Ethics Institute. Dr. LaGrandeur discusses the dangers of overhyping AI technologies, the essential precepts for...
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AI and the Future of Global Sustainability w/ Andy Spezzatti, CTO of Taltrics
In this episode of Socially Conscious AI, hosts Valencio Cardoso and Roman Bercot welcome Andy Spezzatti, an entrepreneur, AI engineer, and CTO at Taltrics. Andy discusses his extensive experience with the AI for Good Foundation, which supports sustainable and social goals using advanced...
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Balancing Automation and Autonomy w/ Di Le, AI Ethicist
Valencio Cardoso and Roman Bercot are joined by Di Le, an AI ethicist renowned for her work in responsible AI development. Di shares her journey from UX design in video games to conducting impactful research in robotics and AI ethics. She discusses the importance of human-centered AI, how to…
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From Social Work to AI Leadership w/ Amy Brown, founder and CEO of Authenticx
In this episode of Socially Conscious AI, hosts Valencio Cardoso and Roman Bercot interview Amy Brown, the founder and CEO of Authenticx. Amy discusses how Authenticx leverages AI-driven conversational intelligence to help healthcare organizations understand and act on patient voices at scale.…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Meet the visionary leaders harnessing the power of AI for good.In a world often consumed by AI dystopia, there's a new generation of innovators using this transformative technology to build a better future.Join hosts Valencio Cardoso and Roman Bercot as we meet pioneering tech entrepreneurs, cutting-edge researchers, ethics experts, and passionate advocates to learn how they leverage AI to create positive, sustainable change. From environmental conservation to ethical policymaking, you'll discover the untold stories of AI for social good.This is AI with a conscience.
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