Renee Black: Navigating the Intersection of AI and Social Impact

BrainTrainr: AI for Social Impact

In this episode of the Brain Trainer Podcast, hosts Norman Valdez and Alex Tveit engage with Renee Black, founder of GoodBot, to discuss the intersection of technology, AI, and social impact. Renee shares her journey from PeaceGeeks to GoodBot, emphasizing the need for responsible technology that addresses disinformation and digital rights. The conversation explores the complexities of the deception economy, the importance of community collaboration, and the power dynamics within the tech industry. Renee highlights the role of nonprofits in shaping tech conversations and shares exciting future projects aimed at empowering marginalized voices. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in meaningful discussions around technology and its societal implications. Takeaways: - Renee Black emphasizes the importance of responsible technology. - The failure to govern tech platforms exacerbates social issues. - AI is compounding existing problems in social media. - Community collaboration is essential for effective tech solutions. - Power dynamics in AI can lead to accountability issues. - Nonprofits play a crucial role in tech policy discussions. - Engaging narratives, like comedy, can educate and inform. - Building tech policy literacy is vital for nonprofits. - The global majority must protect their data rights. - Everyone's voice is needed in the conversation about technology. Sound Bites: "Technology can be a double-edged sword." "Comedy can be a powerful way to reach people." "Everybody's voice is needed in this conversation." Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to AI and Governance 03:28 Renee Black's Journey and GoodBot's Mission 06:07 The Impact of AI on Society 09:04 Navigating Complex Conversations in AI 12:06 The Importance of Collaboration in Tech 14:37 Power Dynamics in AI Development 17:21 The Deception Economy and Disinformation 20:14 The Role of Nonprofits in Tech Conversations 22:54 Curriculum Development and Education in Tech 25:37 Engaging Communities in Tech Solutions 27:03 Future Directions and Exciting Projects 29:50 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action Keywords: AI, technology, disinformation, digital rights, community collaboration, responsible tech, deception economy, social impact, nonprofits, power dynamics #ai #podcast #technology #disinformation #digitalwellbeing #digitalmarketing #digitalrights #socialwellness #socialimpact