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Practically TomorrowHuman-Centered AI, a Data Science Perspective with Beth Rudden CEO of Bast AIOlga Lagunova, GoTo's Chief Product and Technology Officer, discusses human-centered AI with Beth Rudden, the CEO of Bast AI and former IBM Distinguished Engineer and Chief Data Officer. This episode looks at explainable AI with a data science lens, covering real-world applications in high-stakes fields like healthcare and the importance of transparency in AI systems to ensure real-world use by humans. Together, Olga and Beth also discuss common challenges in AI development, the importance of being deliberate with AI deployments, and how to effectively drive AI adoption.
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2025-12-0120 min
Smarter Online Safety with Jocelyn KingIs AI Going Too Fast for Our Own Good? What Ethics Say About It!Join us on this mind-blowing episode of the Smarter Online Safety Podcast featuring Beth Rudden, CEO & Chairwoman of Bast.AI, IBM Distinguished Engineer, and a trailblazer in AI ethics and cybersecurity! With 20+ years of experience, Beth unveils how AI, ethics, and cybersecurity intersect in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.
In this episode, we dive into:
✅ What AI Ethics really means and why it’s crucial for our future
✅ The urgent balance between rapid AI advancements & cybersecurity risks
✅ Real stories on social engineering, deepfakes, and cybercriminal tactics
✅ How corporate cybersecurity fails and the power of proacti...
2025-08-2635 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 16 | The Death of the 10x Coder: Empathy, Inclusion, and Tech Leadership with Autumn PattersonWhat happens when we stop chasing the myth of the lone “10x coder” and start building engineering cultures rooted in empathy, predictability, and inclusion?In this candid conversation, we go deep with Autumn Patterson—VP of Technology, veteran engineering leader, and trans woman whose journey has redefined what leadership in tech can look like. Autumn shares how she learned to “climb the mountain,” moving fluidly from the details of code to the big-picture vision of business impact.Along the way, we explore:Why true agility is about context and predictability, not just speed.The three pill...
2025-08-201h 04
Artificiality: Being with AIBeth Rudden: AI, Trust, and Bast AIJoin Beth Rudden at the Artificiality Summit in Bend, Oregon—October 23-25, 2025—to imagine a meaningful life with synthetic intelligence for me, we and us. Learn more here: www.artificialityinstitute.org/summitIn this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the intersection of archaeological thinking and artificial intelligence with Beth Rudden, former IBM Distinguished Engineer and CEO of Bast AI. Beth brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective—combining her training as an archaeologist with over 20 years of enterprise AI experience—to challenge fundamental assumptions about how we build and deploy artificial intelligence systems.Beth describes her work as creating...
2025-08-1736 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 15 | Decentralizing the Future: Web3, Labor, and Life Beyond Extraction with Crystal StreetIn this conversation, we go deep with Crystal Street — Naropa Institute graduate, journalist, photographer, and bridge-builder between the frontline of crypto and the ethics we desperately need in tech. From whistleblowing in Web3 to building decentralized communities in Web3, Crystal brings lived experience, clarity, and a healthy dose of "enough is enough" to our exploration of how technology can serve people, not extract from them.We talk endings and beginnings:Ending: extractive systems that consume our time, attention, and sovereignty.Beginning: a return to open, transparent, community-led tech — the promise of Web1 reborn thro...
2025-08-1359 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 14 | The Revolution Will Be Rested: Why Burnout Isn’t a Badge of HonorWelcome back to And We Feel Fine—the radically honest podcast about what’s ending, what’s beginning, and how we build systems of care, not conquest.In this episode, co-hosts Beth Rudden and Katie Smith flip the script on self-care—from something commodified and individual to something collective, powerful, and deeply structural.We unpack why real rest is not separate from leadership—it's at the heart of it. From neurodivergent rhythms to exit strategies for grind culture, we explore what it looks like to plan your breakdown, build rituals instead of routines, and stop treating e...
2025-08-0653 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 14 | The Revolution Will Be Rested: Why Burnout Isn’t a Badge of HonorWelcome back to And We Feel Fine—the radically honest podcast about what’s ending, what’s beginning, and how we build systems of care, not conquest.In this episode, co-hosts Beth Rudden and Katie Smith flip the script on self-care—from something commodified and individual to something collective, powerful, and deeply structural.We unpack why real rest is not separate from leadership—it's at the heart of it. From neurodivergent rhythms to exit strategies for grind culture, we explore what it looks like to plan your breakdown, build rituals instead of routines, and stop treating e...
2025-08-0653 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 13 | Walking Out, Building Forward: Julia Pahina on Tech, Trust & Tending SystemsWelcome back to And We Feel Fine, where each week we ask what’s ending, what’s beginning—and what it means to build with care.In this episode, Katie Smith and Beth Rudden sit down with Pacific tech leader Julia Pahina for a radically honest conversation about the intersections of technology, culture, and systems change.We talk:Why ancestral wisdom and relational intelligence belong in AIHow to name capitalism and white supremacy in tech spacesWhat it means to “walk out” of harmful systems and create new onesThe invisible...
2025-07-3053 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 12 | The End of the “Big Man”: How Leadership - and Abundance - Are Being RewrittenThe era of the lone genius CEO is over. What’s rising now? Leadership that’s collaborative, culturally aware, and rooted in care.In this episode of And We Feel Fine, co-hosts Beth Rudden and Katie Smith unpack what leadership means in a world shifting from scarcity to abundance—and why it’s not about being in charge, but showing up with empathy, vision, and community. We explore how AI and systems change are challenging old paradigms, and how the most powerful leadership today might come from the most unexpected places.Whether you’ve led a company...
2025-07-2458 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 12 | The End of the “Big Man”: How Leadership - and Abundance - Are Being RewrittenThe era of the lone genius CEO is over. What’s rising now? Leadership that’s collaborative, culturally aware, and rooted in care.In this episode of And We Feel Fine, co-hosts Beth Rudden and Katie Smith unpack what leadership means in a world shifting from scarcity to abundance—and why it’s not about being in charge, but showing up with empathy, vision, and community. We explore how AI and systems change are challenging old paradigms, and how the most powerful leadership today might come from the most unexpected places.Whether you’ve led a company...
2025-07-2357 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 11 | Built to Heal: How AI, Community, and the Environment Could Save UsIn This EpisodeKatie and Beth explore how AI, genomics, and healthcare are colliding—and what it means for the future of prediction, ethics, and our most personal data. They also delve into personal aspects of work-life rhythms and reimagine what it means to live in communities built for connection, not isolation.Why You’ll Want to WatchHow predictive analytics can go dangerously wrong without quality inputWhy ownership and consent matter in genetic research and personal dataHow built environments shape our sense of belongingWhat ancient innovations can teach us about designing for dignityAnd: Why...
2025-07-0957 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 10 | How We Use AI to Read, Write, and Stay HumanKatie and Beth on literacy, dyslexia, and the future of creativity in a tech-driven world.In this episode: Technology isn't just reshaping how we work—it's transforming how we read, write, and understand the world. Beth and Katie delve into the complex and multifaceted intersection of literacy, dyslexia, and generative AI.From personal reflections to provocative questions, they explore how AI can empower those with learning disabilities, shift the way we express ourselves, and reimagine what literacy looks like in the 21st century. But they don't stop at promise—they unpack the tension between authenticity and...
2025-07-0257 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 9 | Rethinking Universal Basic Income: Why AI Disruption Demands a New Social ContractHosted by Beth Rudden and Katie Smith, two builders of systems and challengers of the status quo. Beth is CEO of Bast.AI and a globally recognized expert in trustworthy AI, with decades of experience leading data and ethics at IBM. Katie is the founder of Humma.AI, a strategist who drove innovation and revenue growth at major global brands before turning to human rights and technology for social good. Together, they make complex issues like AI and the impacts on everyday people clear, personal, and impossible to ignore.In this episode: The future of work is...
2025-06-2555 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 8 | Launch Recap - What’s Ended, What’s Beginning, and What’s NextIn this reflection episode, Beth and Katie look back on the first seven conversations—threads of grief, growth, tech, and care woven into something bigger. This is our origin story and a soft landing for new listeners.We talk about the role of community in turbulent times, the power of moral imagination, and the systems we’re unlearning—capitalism, AI, and outdated social contracts. Whether you're here for critique, clarity, or curiosity, this episode sets the stage for where we’re going next.Topics We CoverWhat we’ve learned across the first...
2025-06-1854 min
The Human LayerBeyond AI's Blackbox: Building Technology That Serves HumanitySend us a textEver wonder if there's a better way to build AI? One that doesn't rely on scraping the internet without consent or encouraging dependency on opaque systems? Beth Rudden, CEO of Bast AI, offers a refreshing perspective that challenges everything we've come to accept about artificial intelligence.At the heart of Beth's approach lies a fundamental truth: understanding is a labor, not an act. Unlike mainstream AI systems that statistically brute-force syntax without context, Bast AI grounds information in ontologies and graph models, providing the necessary scaffolding for...
2025-06-1739 minAnd We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 7 | Care, Not Cages: Migration, Community, and the Fight for BelongingResources to support people and families impacted by ICE raids. Recorded during a wave of ICE raids in Los Angeles, this urgent episode asks what it means to truly belong in a country built on migration. Katie Smith and Beth Rudden open up about personal stakes, political theater, and the manufactured crises threatening immigrant families today.From the roots of religious freedom to the metaphor of invasive species, they explore how narratives—about borders, safety, and identity—are shaped, distorted, and weaponized. This is a conversation about witnessing injustice, honoring complexity, and anchoring into th...
2025-06-1054 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 6 | Joy Is a System: Grief, AI, and the Power of ContextIn our first guest episode, Beth and Katie are joined by Dr. Desmond Patton—renowned social worker, AI ethics leader, and founder of SAFELab—for a soul-stirring conversation on what’s ending, what’s beginning, and why joy is more than a feeling—it’s an intentional system.From pioneering research on youth expression and gun violence to building JoyNet, a machine learning platform designed to surface joy in digital spaces, Desmond shares how community, nuance, and vulnerability can change the future of tech. Together, the trio explores why context matters in AI, how social media misreads grief as agg...
2025-06-0243 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 5 | The New Arms Race: Service, AI, and the Soul of CommunityRecorded on Memorial Day, this deeply reflective episode honors the past and questions the future. Beth Rudden and Katie Smith explore what it means to serve, belong, and protect—whether on the battlefield or in everyday life. From family histories in the military to AI's rise as the next frontier of global power, they trace the parallels between war, technology, and community.Together, they confront uncomfortable truths about who benefits from war—past and present—and ask: What kind of future are we building? What do we owe each other? And how do we come home to each o...
2025-05-2755 min
SAYge Real StoriesFemale Founder Series: There's More to the Story - Beth Rudden on Building Better AI with WisdomAfter two decades at IBM leading global AI strategy, Beth Rudden made a bold shift—founding Bast.ai to build context-aware, human-centered AI for healthcare. In this episode, she shares what it took to leave a high-profile role, unlearn old systems, and trust her instincts as a founder. Beth offers hard-earned wisdom on raising capital, shutting out unhelpful feedback, and remembering what you bring to the table—especially when the world tells you it’s not enough. Her message is clear: the context of our stories is one of the most powerful things we have. Shar...
2025-05-2631 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 4 | Burn the Math, Save the Girl: Why We Need a New ParableIn this probing and philosophical episode of And We Feel Fine, Beth Rudden and Katie Smith unravel the myth of effective altruism. Starting with the well-known "drowning girl" parable, they trace the roots of utilitarian thinking and its influence on Silicon Valley billionaires and AI ethics. Through a mix of humor, critique, and care, they call out the harm of individualistic philanthropy, the false promise of "earning to give," and the moral sleight-of-hand in today's tech race.Instead, they offer humanism—not as a perfect alternative, but as a path grounded in dignity, collaboration, and embodied belonging. Th...
2025-05-2055 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 3 | The Power of Belonging: AI, Caregiving, and the Future of Human ConnectionIn this heartfelt episode of And We Feel Fine, Beth Rudden and Katie Smith dive deep into what it means to belong, to care, and to be human in an age of artificial intelligence. From personal stories of caregiving to the systemic challenges of modern healthcare, this conversation explores how community, ritual, and resilience shape us—and how AI could support rather than replace the emotional intelligence that caregiving demands.With humor, insight, and empathy, Beth and Katie unpack the evolution of caregiving, the intersection of tech and tenderness, and why the economy of the future must pr...
2025-05-131h 02And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithAnd We Feel Fine | Episode 3 | The Power of Belonging: AI, Caregiving, and the Future of Human ConnectionIn this heartfelt episode of And We Feel Fine, Beth Rudden and Katie Smith dive deep into what it means to belong, to care, and to be human in an age of artificial intelligence. From personal stories of caregiving to the systemic challenges of modern healthcare, this conversation explores how community, ritual, and resilience shape us—and how AI could support rather than replace the emotional intelligence that caregiving demands.With humor, insight, and empathy, Beth and Katie unpack the evolution of caregiving, the intersection of tech and tenderness, and why the economy of the future must pr...
2025-05-131h 02
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 2 | Emotional Intelligence, Capitalism, and the Moral ImaginationIn this episode of And We Feel Fine, Katie Smith and Beth Rudden navigate the deeply personal and radically political terrain of emotional intelligence, moral imagination, and the soul of our systems. Through vulnerable reflection and philosophical exploration, they ask: What does it mean to be a good person in a society built for profit, not people?They discuss how capitalism distorts our values, why education must evolve to prioritize virtues, and how community shapes identity—especially for those living at the margins. As AI reshapes power and possibility, this conversation calls for a new ki...
2025-05-0658 minAnd We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithAnd We Feel Fine | Episode 2 | Emotional Intelligence, Capitalism, and the Moral ImaginationIn this episode of And We Feel Fine, Katie Smith and Beth Rudden navigate the deeply personal and radically political terrain of emotional intelligence, moral imagination, and the soul of our systems. Through vulnerable reflection and philosophical exploration, they ask: What does it mean to be a good person in a society built for profit, not people?They discuss how capitalism distorts our values, why education must evolve to prioritize virtues, and how community shapes identity—especially for those living at the margins. As AI reshapes power and possibility, this conversation calls for a new ki...
2025-05-0558 min
And We Feel Fine with Beth Rudden and Katie SmithEpisode 1 | Flipping the Script: AI, Data Privacy, and a New Digital EconomyIn this premiere episode of And We Feel Fine, Beth Rudden and Katie Smith crack open the big questions: Who owns your data? What does ethical AI look like? And how do we reclaim digital spaces for safety, joy, and human connection?Through stories, sharp critique, and vision-casting, they explore how ontologies shape AI systems, the hidden harms of bias in tech, and why personalization can be a force for good—if driven by care, not clicks. They call for a future where technology supports thriving communities, not extraction.This is not just a conversation ab...
2025-04-2957 minPractically TomorrowHuman-Centered AI, with Beth Rudden CEO of Bast AIOlga Lagunova, Chief Product and Technology Officer at GoTo, discusses human-centered AI and what it takes to implement AI-powered solutions with accomplished AI leader, Beth Rudden, CEO of Bast AI and former IBM Distinguished Engineer and Chief Data Officer. As a practicing cognitive scientist, Beth offers a unique and practical take on how to upskill organizations, how business leaders can drive AI workforce transformation, and how AI can augment human intelligence. Beth and Olga also discuss the future of AI, emphasizing AI literacy and community-driven AI.
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2025-04-2439 min
AI MonetisationHow Gen AI is Redefining Skill Development and Career GrowthIn this episode of the AI Monetisation Podcast, Beth Rudden, CEO of Bast AI, addresses these challenges with valuable insights on implementing effective AI reskilling programs. During her discussion with Co-founder Binny Mathews, Beth emphasized the importance of developing durable skills like critical thinking and emotional intelligence—capabilities that remain essential in today's AI-driven world. Her work focuses on creating transparent, human-centered AI tools that support personalized, scalable reskilling programs with successful applications ranging from customer service to data science. Tune in to explore Beth's vision for empowering diverse industries and enabling sustainable talent development through AI.
2025-03-0348 min
The Riderflex Podcast: Inspiring & HiringRiderflex Podcast - Guest Interview #460 - Beth Rudden
Beth Rudden is the CEO and Chairwoman of Bast AI, a software company focused on creating trusted AI experiences. She has over 20 years of experience in IT and data science, with a notable background as a former IBM Distinguished Engineer and Chief Data Officer. Beth is recognized for her expertise in cognitive science, AI ethics, and operationalized AI systems, driving transformation through sustainable and ethical AI solutions.
Bast AI is a company that offers explainable artificial intelligence (xAI) solutions. Their platform allows businesses to create and deploy AI systems using their own data, ensuring transparency and reliability. Bast AI’s...
2024-10-311h 03
The Innovator's JourneyTwelve InnovatorsYou’re listening to an AI generated deep dive into The Innovator’s Journey podcast.The two characters you’ll hear playing fast and loose with our podcast guests were generated by Google’s experimental research assistant called Notebook LM. See what you think.If you’d like to hear to the real humans and the full stories, visit tijourney.com, or search for The Innovator’s Journey wherever you get your podcasts. Featuring:(00:23) Abiel Ma, Environmental entrepreneur(01:49) Admir...
2024-10-0319 min
DisrupTVHow AI is quietly reshaping our lives & the “illusion of innovation” | Beth Rudden & Elliott ParkerThis week on episode 371, we interviewed Beth Rudden, CEO of Bast.ai and author of AI For the Rest of Us and Elliott Parker, CEO and founder of venture builder High Alpha Innovation and author of The Illusion of Innovation: Escape “Efficiency” and Unleash Radical Progress.
This discussion on DisrupTV featured insights from Beth Rudden and Elliot Parker on AI and innovation. Beth highlighted the shift from decentralized to centralized AI, emphasizing the need for transparency and ethical design. She noted that AI should solve for the broader group, not just centralized authorities. Elliot discussed the challenges large corporations face in i...
2024-08-091h 01
Open||Source||DataRedefining AI Ethics: The Key Role of Explainability with Beth Rudden Beth Rudden, recognized as one of the 100 most brilliant leaders in AI ethics, discusses the crucial role of explainability and traceability in building trustworthy AI systems. She shares how Bast AI is using ontologies and knowledge graphs to provide contextual relevance and understanding, enabling humans to fully trust artificial intelligence and how it allows the system to transform fields like education and healthcare.Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:02:00 - Beth’s Journey00:19:33 - Ontologies in AI00:21:44 - Data Lineage and Provenance00:32:52 - Open Source Tools00:38:38 - Explain...
2024-07-0253 min
Regarding ConsciousnessUnlocking Consciousness: Navigating AI's Impact on Humanity with Beth RuddenWelcome to Regarding Consciousness, where we delve into the fascinating realms of artificial intelligence and its profound implications for humanity. I'm your host, Jennifer K. Hill, and today we're joined by Beth Rudden, coauthor of "AI for the Rest of Us," to explore how AI is reshaping our understanding of consciousness and our relationship with technology.In this interview with Beth, you'll discover:-Beth shares why we all need to be knowledgeable in AI...01:50-What is "data" as it pertains to AI?...04:17-How to use data and AI to inform your...
2024-06-0630 min
Trending In Ed with Mike PalmerSXSW EDU March Madness of Learning Trends LIVEIn a lively and thought-provoking session at SXSW EDU 2024, Mike Palmer, host of the Trending in Education podcast, and a panel of experts delve into the "Sweet 16" of learning trends for the year. The discussion covered a wide range of topics, from hyper-personalized learning and the role of AI in education to the importance of mental models and the responsibility of being an "accomplice" in driving positive change.The panelists, including Melissa Griffith from Kaplan, Beth Rudden from BAST AI, and Dr. Robin Naughton from Queens College, brought unique perspectives and insights to the table. We explore...
2024-03-2156 min
Trending In Ed with Mike PalmerSXSW EDU 2024 Hype Show Featuring Beth Rudden, Dr. Robin Naughton, Melissa Griffith, and NancyGet pumped! The Trending in Education crew is heading to SXSW EDU 2024 to kick off the podcast stage in style. Mike Palmer will be joined by his dream team of past guests - his wife, information scientist Dr. Robin Naughton, enterprise strategy expert Melissa Griffith, and AI authority Beth Rudden.This all-star panel will break down the top trends for 2024 and launch their annual March Madness brackets, where you get to vote on the #1 trend of the year. Will AI and ethics lead the pack? Or will an underdog like the creator economy take the crown?
2024-02-2627 min
2024-02-2022 min
RegulatingAI Podcast: Innovate ResponsiblyUnpacking AI's Ethical Implications and Future with Expert Beth RuddenIn a world where AI shapes our daily lives, ethical considerations are paramount. In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Beth Rudden, CEO of Bast AI and a trailblazer in AI ethics. Her journey from IBM to leading Bast AI offers a unique lens on the intricate relationship between AI, ethics and technology.Key Takeaways:(01:25) Insights into diverse perspectives on AI regulation.(02:24) Beth discusses the ethical risks in AI development.(03:38) The importance of education in AI ethics and technology.(05:05) Emphasizing...
2024-02-0238 min
Conversations on Applied AIBeth Rudden - How Linguistics, Semantics, and Artifacts Improve Our Understanding of AIThe conversation this week is with Beth Rudin. Beth is the CEO of Bast AI and a global executive leader with 20 plus years of IT and data science experience. Previously, she has held roles such as Chief Data Officer, Chief Data Scientist, and Distinguished Engineer. In 2023, she was recognized as one of the 100 most brilliant leaders in AI ethics. At Bast, Beth and the team developed software that allows humans to create their own AI, redefining the experience of the human for our shared future. She believes we have a vested interest in creating AI that can explain itself...
2023-10-1058 min
Trending In Ed with Mike PalmerAI for the Rest of Us with Beth RuddenBeth Rudden is the Founder and Chairwoman of Bast AI. She’s also the Co-Author of AI for the Rest of Us. She rejoins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about the risks and opportunities with generative AI based on her extensive experience with data science at IBM and now out on her own.We begin by learning what motivated Beth to write the book. Representation matters and we need broader adoption of AI in order for it to avoid many of the pitfalls and biases we’ve seen so far. Then we get into some of the...
2023-07-1034 min
The Innovator's JourneyBeth Rudden - Cognitive scientistWill your job be taken over by an artificial intelligence? That seems more likely with the advent of generative chatbots like ChatGPT. My guest Beth Rudden is a cognitive scientist and a former chief data officer at IBM. As founder of Bast.ai she is working at the cutting edge of language and AI towards a safer, better world in which tools like ChatGPT can be a force for good.Beth has practical advice for anyone wondering how best to respond to this new technology, and her life journey reveals how the threads of experience c...
2023-03-2933 min
Changelog Master FeedExplainable AI that is accessible for all humans (Practical AI #216)We are seeing an explosion of AI apps that are (at their core) a thin UI on top of calls to OpenAI generative models. What risks are associated with this sort of approach to AI integration, and is explainability and accountability something that can be achieved in chat-based assistants?
Beth Rudden of Bast.ai has been thinking about this topic for some time and has developed an ontological approach to creating conversational AI. We hear more about that approach and related work in this episode.
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2023-03-2845 min
Practical AIExplainable AI that is accessible for all humansWe are seeing an explosion of AI apps that are (at their core) a thin UI on top of calls to OpenAI generative models. What risks are associated with this sort of approach to AI integration, and is explainability and accountability something that can be achieved in chat-based assistants?Beth Rudden of Bast.ai has been thinking about this topic for some time and has developed an ontological approach to creating conversational AI. We hear more about that approach and related work in this episode.Join the discussionChangelog++ members support our work...
2023-03-2845 min
Trending In Ed with Mike PalmerChatGPT and the Challenges of Large Language Models with Beth RuddenBeth Rudden, the Chairwoman and CEO of Bast.ai, rejoins host Mike Palmer for a conversation about ChatGPT and other large language models as we enter a new phase of readily accessible generative AI tools. Why is ChatGPT prone to mansplaining? How might this relate to the Dunning Kruger effect? And how might a more ecological understanding of an "honorable harvest" as described in Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer help us rethink our relationship with data and its harvesting?We tackle all of this and more in a free-wheeling conversation with a Data Science and AI...
2023-01-1727 min
Trending In Ed with Mike PalmerThinking about AI for Everyone with Beth RuddenBeth Rudden is the CEO and Chairwoman of Bast.ai, a company that leverages emerging technology to build custom conversational AI tools or CATs for clients. Prior to founding Bast, Beth worked at IBM for 20 years, founding their Data Science practice and working with numerous clients to design and implement large scale solutions leveraging machine learning and training folks in data science.We hear Beth's origin story and draw from her experience at IBM and beyond to paint the picture of a new era of accessible AI for all that is just emerging. This conversation was recorded...
2023-01-1728 min
2022-12-0828 min
Local Trust podcastLeading climate conversations in Greater ManchesterIn this episode of The community power podcast, we speak to Freda Eyden and Ralph Rudden, co-chairs of Our Sale West - a Big Local based in Greater Manchester.
They share their experience of setting up and running a schools climate crisis conference and how they are using their experience of Covid-19 to respond to the cost of living crisis.
You can find out more about Our Sale West and their work by visiting their website here: https://www.oursalewest.co.uk/
Hear more voices of Big Local by visiting our archive here: https://localtrust.org.uk/news-and-stories/voices-of-big-local/
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2022-11-0219 min
Trending In Ed with Mike PalmerGlobal Talent Trends in 2022Mike reports back from the Global Talent Summit in Washington, DC. We learn what Ana Rold from Diplomatic Courier and Kelly Ryan Bailey from Skills Baby pulled together with help from Gallup and a team of experts and thought leaders focused on the skilling revolution and its impact on the future of work.Jim Clifton, the Chairman of Gallup, kicked things off by talking about the importance of engagement and awareness of disengagement and unhappiness that is globally on the rise. Mike references Jon Clifton's book, Blind SpotThe Global Rise of Unhappiness and How Leaders Missed It...
2022-10-1025 min
AI Ethics Diaries: Keeping it RealEpisode 4: Building Responsible AI at ScaleJoin us for another interesting episode of the Women in AI Ethics™ podcast series sponsored by IBM where we interview Beth Rudden, Distinguished Engineer & Principal Data Scientist - Cognitive & AI Services at IBM. We'll dive into her fascinating career journey from anthropology to AI, explore the role of trust in AI, and discuss how we can deploy responsible AI at scale.
Note: The views on this podcast are those of the person being interviewed and don't necessarily represent IBM's positions, strategies or opinions.
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2022-03-0842 min
IBM Z and LinuxONE Ecosystem PodcastSocialNot - Featuring Beth Rudden, IBM Distinguished Engineer, Cognitive & AIHosted by Darren Kaplan, data science influencer, podcaster, and founder of The Data Standard, SocialNot: focuses on Trustworthy AI and explores the human and societal impact AI will have on future generations.
2021-03-3031 min