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This Women's History Month, we're spotlighting women leading powerful technologies like Generative AI (GenAI). As GenAI continues to disrupt industries, we hosted an inspiring session led by our very own Tanushree Datta in our NY office today. Tanushree Datta's keynote address explored how GenAI goes beyond just solving problems. She dived deep into how these models can revolutionize everything from creative processes to core business functions. She discussed the latest trends and the transformative impact of GenAI on the financial services industry. She brought in healthy balance of trust and ethics in embracing this technology for transforming our business. This session was a great reminder of the brilliant women shaping the future of AI. I am privileged to be working along side of inspiring women leaders like Akila Mahesh, Shyamsree Nandi, Mathilde Gailledreau, Niesha Mosely, Sangeeta Upadhyay, Sangeeta Ron MBA, MTech, CAMS, Mathilde Testard, Angie T., Amita Patel, Preeti Malik, Selina Rivera, Juliette Fazekas, and many many more. #GenerativeAI #AI #Technology #WomensHistoryMonth #FutureofWork #getthefutureyouwant #capgemini #innovation

🎉 Wow! We're still buzzing with excitement from our incredible experience at the Economist Impact Business Innovation Summit! 🥹 Slightly overwhelmed by the fantastic response and outpouring of support we received throughout the event! 🔥 Our booth was one of the busiest - bustling with attendees who share our unwavering commitment to building an equitable AI future and expressed a keen interest in joining our ever-growing community. It was truly inspiring to connect with like-minded people who believe in the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the field of AI. 💡 Our Research Project Lead, Chandrima Ganguly, dazzled the audience during their thought-provoking panel on balancing purpose and profits in the age of AI with Philip Davies and Ikhlaq Sidhu - brilliantly moderated by John Ferguson. Chandrima eloquently advocated for redefining profit to include social good, emphasizing the need for responsible AI development. Keep an eye out for The Economist's upcoming video of the session 👀 🎤 Special mention to all the brilliant women in tech we met at the event including Carolyn Esser, Cecilia Citterio, Zoya Zaitseva, Jillian Powers, PhD, Umbar Shakir, Angie Vaux, Joanna D., Jocelyn (Pei-Ling) Chen, Kate Martin, Katy Giles, Erica Langhi, and  Dr. Christina Yan Zhang 👏 Kudos to the extraordinary Economist Impact team for organizing such a phenomenal event that brought together decision-makers from diverse backgrounds to discuss the crucial topic of AI – a field that has far-reaching implications for everyone's lives. Well done, Caitlin M., Farhana C. and Laura Chandler. 📢 As we catch up on the numerous messages we received from potential partners and supporters, please bear with us – we promise to get back to each and every one of you as soon as possible! Shoutout to our Marketing Lead, Kriti Spinoff, and community member, Tanya Sharma who took time away from their day jobs to represent Diverse AI at the summit. Diverse AI is proud to be 100% volunteer-run. 💪 Check out the video to experience the event through our lens. ✨ Together, let's continue to work towards a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable AI future! #AIEthics #DiversityinAI #InclusiveTechnology #ResponsibleInnovation #EthicalAI #WomenInTech #EconBIS

Thanks for this inspiring background info on AI and the practical use cases for AI GPTs. Can't wait to be part of your next presentation and a big recommendation for everyone to check out their next presentations!

2021: WLDA was an idea. 2022: Got our first 5 members. 2024: Over a hundred members, a 10+ team, and events across the country. If those first 5 members hadn’t taken the leap of faith and joined this movement, we wouldn’t be here today. Here is the story. During the pandemic, while writing "The AI Factor", I came to an alarming realization that existing biases would be exponentially amplified by AI algorithms. As an engineer and technologist with 30 years in the industry, I felt strongly called to do something about it, but felt I was too small to make a difference. One evening, I shared this with my son. His response? "Mom, why don't you do something about it? If not you, then who?" That simple question sparked a fire. In true Asha style, I started calling everyone I knew, talking to them about creating a fair digital future for all of us. The response was immediate and overwhelming. Today, we have hundreds of members, but those first five will always hold a special place in my heart: 1. Ellen Nielsen 2. Dara Meath 3. Julia Bardmesser 4. Michael Kingston 5. Seth Dobrin They didn't hesitate. They jumped in, and we started our first mastermind circle. WLDA became a movement focused on "me, mine, and ours." We support each other, our companies, and our wider community. Ellen immediately wanted her women at Chevron to join. Michael Kingston made L'Oréal a corporate member. Dara took it to Build-A-Bear. We built it from the ground up. Word began to spread, and we started to grow. We started with 5 and very quickly grew to over 100 members within a year, and continue to expand. I'm grateful for each one of them who believes in our mission to advance women and build a fair digital world. It's not always easy, but we keep pushing forward, because we all have to move together. If you are passionate, take the first step. *** I'm on a mission to drive real business impact with AI and bridge gaps to create a fair digital future. For more, check out Women Leaders In Data & AI (WLDA) and The AI Factor by Asha Saxena

Women in positions of power often witness harassments and threats meant to silence them. The biggest trick that dictators use is creating fear that results in self-censorship. By making you silence your own voice they hope that you will stop standing up for yourself. We live in a time where ideas that have been seen as undisputed have become topics of discussion. For example, a women’s right to her own body is now a political question even in countries where it has been seen as a basic human right for years. It is in many ways unbelievable how challenging times are for democracy, now that autocratic ideas and leaders are gaining traction in so many countries. The main reason to that is the increased polarisation and the filter bubbles created by modern fast media. A development that is being increased by advancements in AI. It is very much connected to how the media climate has developed, which voices as heard, which are silenced and which voices are silencing themselves. I believe in Heartspace because we have built a platform that gives me the hope of a wider, kinder and wiser public conversation. One where everyone, no matter their gender or background can spread their story and be heard. Democracy starts with equal rights, freedom of expression and justice.  And it has its foundation on a living open democratic conversation based on common social fabric built on mutual respect and trust. At Heartspace.AI we aim at enabling that conversation and mending the holes in that fabric. And I believe that together we really can. And we will. #internationalwomensday #8march #freedom #equality #democracy #media #ai

Hello Ladies! In the exciting world of artificial intelligence, leading women are flocking to smaller companies and groups. Here, they're making big impacts on issues they're passionate about. At these smaller companies, women in AI find supportive environments where their voices matter. Collaboration, innovation, and community thrive, empowering them to shine. They're choosing smaller groups to tackle issues like bias in algorithms and promoting diversity. Together, they're driving meaningful change in AI. In these settings, women in AI connect with peers and mentors, propelling their careers forward. It's inspiring to see these women find fulfillment in smaller settings, shaping the future of AI with collaboration and innovation.  

Some notable insights from our multigenerational workshops on GenAI including "Bridging Divides" - which took place at the Cambridge Public Library this past weekend. 1. The model seems to be working: It's possible to engage a diverse audience from different backgrounds and ages to learn, collaborate and reflect on pressing issues. We've witnessed individuals from various sectors - including AI novices, industry experts, college students, retired professionals, activists & tech enthusiasts - engrossed in activities and discussions that typically last 2 hours! Some have lingered well past the scheduled time. 2. There is a genuine sense of community: When asked what they liked most, participants typically converge on "community engagement", "shared insights" and the "opportunity to meet and hear from people they wouldn't normally cross paths with". For Joint Family, this is a big win! 3. Inclusive dialog and shifts in perspectives: Across sessions we have observed participants share a spectrum of views including antagonistic ones. By providing a safe space to explore and understand these differences we notice surprising & positive shifts in attitudes. Although our sample size is modest (~100-150), its a hopeful sign ! The video below showcases some memorable moments from our most recent workshop. Massive thanks to Uyanga (Melody) Jung for creating it. Most importantly, none of this would be possible without a fabulous group of participants ranging from 9 to 70+ ready to learn and engage with one another, a remarkable panel of experts Michaela Jamelska Anushka Singh Vasha DuTell Anne Carpenter who generously shared their perspectives on the potential of AI to catalyze positive change, the inspirational Dr. Joy Buolamwini who highlighted the biases & risks that need to be confronted, our wonderful moderators Puja Chaudhury Mahsa Abadian Amit Solanki Indira Pranabudi who guided thoughtful conversations on tough topics including identity, consent, stereotypes, data privacy & ethics, Jerry Goss for capturing the session on film, our collaborators Madeline Colker V. Muna Kangsen at the Cambridge Public Library and Junnet Ali Kristine Lazdina at Women Techmakers for supporting this event and last but not least the Joint Family team for tirelessly planning, facilitating & continually deliberating on what we can do better 😊! Himanshu Joshi Shruti Muralidhar Indira Pranabudi Alex Lascelles #digitalinclusion #community #wtm #genai

Emma Stone recently won an Oscar. Her acceptance speech was one of my favourites but there was one part that stood out. She shared her perspective of panicking before the ceremony over the possibility of winning the award. When her directory reminded her "It's not about you." "It's about the sum of parts coming together to make something bigger and better." That stood out to me because just last week I started a new newsletter. L(ai)tte - an AI newsletter for women in business. It aims to help them better utilise AI to save time and increase productivity. But I've been hesitating to share it widely because doubt crept in: - What if I fail at this? - What if I can't grow it? - What if everyone thinks I'm silly for even trying? - What if they see me as an imposter since I'm new to AI? I realised I was too in my head, much like Emma's recount. Because L(ai)tte isn't about me, it's about creating something that can: - Help women entrepreneurs understand AI, so they aren't left behind. - Enable them to utilise AI tools to save time and increase productivity. - Avoid feeling overwhelmed by the rapid AI advances. Like the award, it's not just about one person's efforts. It's the collective insight, tools, and support to empower women business owners. To thrive in this AI era that's here to stay. #newslettergrowth #aitools #smallbusiness #womeninbusiness

A multiple-choice for you: On LinkedIn, are you a... a) Lurker b) Contributor c) Curious observer No matter which one you are, you're officially invited to Women And AI's Social Saturday tomorrow!🎉 And...your one and only—that’s me—will be guest hosting. 🙌 This wonderful community is all about supporting women in AI through mentorship programmes, resource sharing, and building inclusive communities. Allies welcome! 🤗 Every Saturday: ⭐ Connections are made. ⭐ AI insights are shared. ⭐ Discussions unfold. I promise you'll learn something new about AI whether you jump in or just watch. It starts at: ⏰ 3:30 pm (GMT) ⏰ 7:30 am (PT) ...and finishes when the last person leaves the dance floor! 💃 Here's your final multiple-choice question: Will you be joining? a) Yes b) Yes c) Yes Let me know in the comments. PS: Tomorrow, I'll share three prompts—human ones— to get the conversation started. PSS: Give me a 4th prompt... if you want to know something from 10K 🎉 AI enthusiasts, leave your question in the comments. ..I'll ask on your behalf.🤩 #WomenAndAI #AI #SocialSaturday

Step into the future with us at SXSW, in #Austin or from home!! The British Council continues the conversation from our panel picker AI Next Frontier: Breaking the Chains of Colonial Algorithms, earlier in the day, with esteemed experts Ruha Benjamin, Jason Edward Lewis and Kambale Musavuli 🔥🙌🏽   Come and contribute to the narrative of liberating algorithms from colonial origins... And come co-create #OurAlgorithm by clicking here:  https://lnkd.in/eqdvJyQK Together, we invite participants to use the present and our current strategies, as a starting point to extend or even pivot upon through our imagination to envision how we make this happen in the future. The fishbowl format offers a unique opportunity to bring your narrative to the forefront, to inspire and be inspired by the collective creativity of the AI community. In this dynamic exchange, participants are not just observers; you are co-creators of a future where technology champions justice, equality, and liberation. Through innovative storytelling and interdisciplinary dialogue, we will chart a path forward that transcends boundaries and fosters original thought. As we journey through themes of decolonisation, bias, indigenous AI, techno-activism, and futurism as activism. We invite technologists, the AI community, social justice advocates, ethical champions and you, the people. As all our lives will be impacted by artificial intelligence and it’s vital that we all have a voice. In this gathering, participants will confront the complexities of AI’s societal impact, exploring its potential to reshape power structures, cultural narratives, and systems of oppression. Through interactive discussions, visionary insights, and immersive storytelling, we will chart a course towards a future where technology acts as a catalyst for positive change and amplifying diverse voices. This conversation isn’t just about the future; it’s about YOU—unleashing your potential to drive transformative progress. Together, let’s redefine what’s possible and pave the way for a future where technology serves humanity with compassion, ingenuity to enhance our humanity. Future Art and Culture is produced by British Underground and Arts Council England with partnership support from the British Council. © Artwork by asiko ® #futureartandculture #FutureHistories #SXSW #SXSW2024 #DecolonisingAI #StorytellerFromTheFuture #Fishbowl #ColonialAlgorithms #ArtificialIntelligence #TheFutureIsNow #OurAlgorithm