Socially Conscious AI
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.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 14
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
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 ag…
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 …
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, a…
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,…
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 …
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 sellin…
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 opp…
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 f…
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.…
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 …
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…
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 wi…
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 …
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 conversation…