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Legal4Tech - The podcastThe future of AI Governance with Yonah Welker🎙️ In this episode of "Legal4Tech - The Podcast", we sit down withYonah Welker, a leading public technologist, AI policy expert, and advocate forhuman-centered and inclusive AI. With a career spanningtechnology evaluation, policy advisory roles, and global AI initiatives, Yonah has contributed toEU-funded projects, OECD initiatives, UN discussions, and major AI policy frameworks worldwide.💡Explore topics like:How AI can be designed toserve vulnerable groups, ensuring accessibility and inclusionThetransatlantic AI policy landscape and the evolving governance models in theEU, US, and beyondThe risks ofAI centralization—and why innovation must remain diverse and decentralizedBalancingAI ethics, regulation, and competitio...2025-02-0750 min

LEAP:INDisability and Human-Centered AI and Policy: How Assistive and Algorithmic Pretext can Serve Everyone? with Yonah Welker Yonah Welker is a serial technologist, entrepreneur/boardholder, public expert and voice for the algorithmic spectrum - algorithms and policies addressing nations, society, human capacity, designated groups and spectrums (inc. cognitive and neurodisabilities etc) such as social and human-centered AI, robotics, emerging learning, work, health and city solutions. Listen to the podcast where he shares his insights on how assistive and algorithmic pretext can serve everyone. 2024-02-2818 min

Trustworthy AI : De-risk business adoption of AICreating a safer digital space for allIn this episode of "Trustworthy AI: De-risk business adoption of AI" Creating a safer digital space, Your host Pamela Gupta is talking to Yonah Welker. Yonah Welker is an AI expert, technology explorer and public voice for algorithmic diversity working on European Commission-funded research, technology, and innovation projects. He is a Serial Technologist, Public Evaluator, Commission's Board, Voice For Algorithms, Spectrums, Policies, Acts @EU_Commission @MIT @WEF @EU-MENA-US We discuss the impact of EU AI Act on a variety of successful technology projects addressing accessibility of public spaces, cognitive and sensory impairments, medical and e...2024-02-1439 min

Pondering AIPolicymaking and Accessibility in AI w/ Yonah WelkerYonah Welker reflects on Policymaking, Inclusion and Accessibility in AI today.In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next. 2023-12-1211 min

Technologies Impacting SocietyEmbracing Algorithmic Diversity, AI & Ethics With Yonah WelkerExplore the thought-provoking podcast episode with Yonah Welker as he delves into the significance of embracing algorithmic diversity, AI, and ethics. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its ethical implications.--------------------------------------FOLLOW YONAH WELKER, Board Member🌐 Website: https://yonah.ai/➡️ Global AI Summit: Empowering Humanity Through Neurodiversityhttps://bit.ly/3PhYbifhttps://twitter.com/globalaisummit➡️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YonahWelker➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/welker/--------------------------------------Oriel - A Magnesium For S...2023-07-0541 min

Technologies Impacting SocietyThe AI Act & Disability-Centered Policy With Yonah WelkerIn the pursuit of creating an inclusive and equitable AI ecosystem, the intersection of the AI Act and disability-centered policy plays a crucial role in combating social exclusion. Join us as we explore how these two elements intertwine, with valuable insights from Yonah Welker, an expert in the field. Additionally, we will delve into the OECD's publication EU AI ACT DISABILITIES that addresses the public call to action for inclusive AI regulations, shedding light on the steps needed to ensure AI technologies are accessible and beneficial for all.--------------------------------------FOLLOW YONAH WELKER, Board Member 🌐 Web...2023-06-1237 min

Xceptional Leaders with Mai Ling Chan & James BergesArtificial Intelligence in the Disability Space with Yonah WelkerBefore we introduce our guest in this episode, Mai Ling shares a major update about a new venture that she is embarking on that has a connection to our guest. And that guest is technology explorer, evaluator, and reviewer, Yonah Welker, who has a mission to reshape how nations, cities and ecosystems embrace human-centered algorithms, environments, policy and emerging technology – specifically addressing human capability, wellbeing, experiences and beyond. Yonah and Mai Ling chat about the role of technology in the disability space with an emphasis on artificial intelligence.2023-04-1033 min

Pondering AIThe Path to Zero Exclusion with Yonah WelkerYonah Welker is a technology innovator, influencer, and advocate for diversity and zero exclusion in AI. They are at the forefront of policies and applications for adaptive, assistive, and social AI. In this illuminating discussion, Yonah traces their personal journey from isolation to advocacy through technology. They are passionate about the future of AI-enabled education, healthcare, and civics. Yet caution that our current approach to inclusion is not, in fact, inclusive. While evaluating mechanisms for accountability, Yonah shares lessons learned from the European Commission’s diverse approach to technology evaluation. Yonah has an expan...2021-09-2240 min

Pondering AIThe Privacy Paradox with Dr. Eric Perakslis, PhDDr. Eric Perakslis, PhD is the Chief Science and Digital Officer at the Duke Clinical Research Institute. In this incisive discussion, Eric exposes the curious nature of healthcare data. He proposes treating data like a digital specimen: one that requires clear consent and protection against misuse. Expanding our view beyond the doctor’s office, Eric shows why adverse effects from data misuse can be much harder to cure than a rash. As well as our innate human tendency to focus on technology’s potential while overlooking patient vulnerabilities. While discussing current data protections, Eric lays the fo...2021-09-0831 min

The IWIB Female Factor PodcastZero Exclusion, AI & Ethics with Yonah WelkerYonah Welker talks about the challenges of Zero Exclusion, AI & Ethics. The future of technology is nonbinary. There is no the same brain, mental or talent pattern. There is always an infinite spectrum of shades and colors. Yonah has been working on the intersection of tech and society since 2005 year - when he become a tech explorer and launched a hardware think tank. He founded and co-created tech startups and labs, helped to facilitate tech ecosystems through North America to APAC, MENA, Africa, Europe, screened over 2000 teams, contributed projects in ethics (AI, tech), deeptech, impact and sustainability (European Commission-funded projects...2021-06-2443 min

Rethinking PodcastEntrepreneurship in the 21st Century - Socioeconomics of Disruptive Tech - #012This week we are joined by Loubna Bouarfa (OKRA), Yangbo Du (StartingBloc New York), and Yonah Welker (Women in AI) to discuss entrepreneurship in the context of disruptive technologies as AI. How are entrepreneurs applying AI in critical sectors as healthcare to make a meaningful impact? How can disruptive technologies be implemented to create enabling technology with zero exclusion? Why is this more difficult with the focus of venture capital funds and incubators on certain metrics, unicorn companies, and creating monopolies? How does all this relate to the education of economists and what should they know about these topics?2021-06-2357 min

BetterTechTransforming education & enhancing diversity with AIIn this episode, Yonah Welker, tech influencer in AI and member of World Economic Forum’s Expert Network talks about AI can help advance diversity in education and training. Yonah talks about the challenges tech companies are currently facing and how AI can actually be a guiding light.2021-05-0530 min

Are You a Robot?S5E7: AI and a Neurodiverse Future // Yonah WelkerYonah Welker joins us to discuss neurodiversity and AI. Many people with autism have faced many barriers in their lives. Yonah believes that we can use AI to empower neurodiverse individuals in the workplace, and on a day-to-day basis.Yonah is an explorer and innovator and has founded and co-created many technological start-up and labs globally, as well as contributing AI ethics projects. You can follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3eH6HU0This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI...2021-05-031h 03

The Boundless PodcastEP127: Richard Foster-Fletcher and Dr Naeema Pasha: Insights and Observations from Week 51This is the Boundless Podcast with me your host Richard Foster-Fletcher and my resident Friday co-host Dr. Naeema Pasha from Henley Business School. 💬 “Working with people who think differently forces you to make new connections.” @Dr. Naeema Pasha 🎙️ My Friday Co-Host is Naeema Pasha. She works for Henley Business School focussing on future strategy, vision and operations of business education and leading on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion global strategy. 🎧 In this episode Naeema and I discussed our insights and observations prompted by this week’s episodes with: 1) Stylianos Taxidis, Head of Data Science & Pr...2020-12-1832 min

The Boundless PodcastEP126: Yonah Welker, Explorer and Innovator: Reframing 'inclusion' to 'zero-exclusion'💬 “Over my discussions with many of my colleagues and people who are involved in mental health, neurodiversity and disability, we agree that we don't need inclusion. We need zero-exclusion.“ Yonah WelkerThis is a conversation with Yonah Welker 🎙️ Yonah is a technologist, explorer and Venture Capitalist working on the intersections of technology, artificial intelligence, human ability, society & ethics. He’s founded tech companies and labs, helped to facilitate tech ecosystems across the world, screened hundreds of technologies on behalf of projects and ecosystems with MIT, Singularity University, 500 Startups, Techstars, European Commission and World Economic Forum. Yohan is...2020-12-1642 min

GeniusnomicsHow to build inclusive environments with augmented reality? (Yonah & Ned T. Sahin PhD)In this episode, we connect the dots with AI and AR. Today’s conversation with Ned T. Sahin, PhD from Brain Power. His mission is to empower the brains of people with invisible neural challenges. Developed by his team the heads-up system engages and motivates students in a gamified way, and automatically generates data on their progress for IEP reports. In this way, you can teach social-emotional skills to students with autism or ADHD. ---------------------- LET'S CONNECT Exploration is a passion and a part of my work since 2005. I connect the do...2020-07-281h 11

GeniusnomicsHow to democratize robotics for neurodiverse individuals? (Yonah & Richard Margolin)In this episode, we connect the dots with neurodiverse robotics. Today’s conversation with Richard Margolin from Robokind. Over a decade, Mark has been working on social robotics for neurodiverse individuals, trying to make it more compact, accessible and effective for different types of audiences and cases. ---------------------- LET'S CONNECT Exploration is a passion and a part of my work since 2005. I connect the dots of peers and ecosystems around the world from North America to countries like Singapore, Chile or South Africa. Regardless of your location or occupation (whether you ar...2020-07-131h 11

GeniusnomicsHow to teach kids coding and detecting fake news? (Yonah & Sophie Deen)In this episode, we connect the dots with creative education for kids. Today’s conversation with Sophie Deen. She is the founder and creative mind behind Detective Dot – a book and creative kit which helps kids to learn coding and computer science skills through storytelling and entertaining approach. ---------------------- LET'S CONNECT Exploration is a passion and a part of my work since 2005. I connect the dots of peers and ecosystems around the world from North America to countries like Singapore, Chile or South Africa. Regardless of your location or occupation (whether you...2020-07-1034 min

GeniusnomicsHow to reimagine data ownership & human-centered web? (Yonah & Gal Ringel)In this episode, we connect the dots with open and user-driven data ownership. Today’s conversation with Gal Ringel from Mine, that helps to discover what the internet knows about you and control your digital footprint. In particular, it allows you to decide where your data should or shouldn’t be. ---------------------- LET'S CONNECT Exploration is a passion and a part of my work since 2005. I connect the dots of peers and ecosystems around the world from North America to countries like Singapore, Chile or South Africa. Regardless of your location or o...2020-07-0947 min

GeniusnomicsHow to create a world where anyone can be a scientist? (Yonah & Cindy Wu)In this episode, we connect the dots with open science and research platforms. Today’s conversation with Cindy Wu. Her work is focused on making science and research more accessible through open-source platforms. In particular, she was the founder of the Experiment, a platform for discovering, funding, and sharing scientific research (with a holistic approach that involves researches ranging from biology, chemistry, physics, ecology to economics or political science). ---------------------- LET'S CONNECT Exploration is a passion and a part of my work since 2005. I connect the dots of peers and ecosystems ar...2020-07-0841 min

GeniusnomicsHow to democratize tech through open competition? (Yonah & Caitlin Reimers Brumme)In this episode, we connect the dots with open technologies and platforms. Today’s conversation with Caitlin Reimers Brumme. She is a managing director at Masschallenge Boston, one of the biggest open tech accelerators, using zero-equity and non-profit models to support startups and tech teams around the world. ---------------------- LET'S CONNECT Exploration is a passion and a part of my work since 2005. I connect the dots of peers and ecosystems around the world from North America to countries like Singapore, Chile or South Africa. Regardless of your location or occupation (whether yo...2020-07-0750 min

GeniusnomicsHow to build games for good? (Yonah & Mariam Nusrat)In this episode, we connect the dots with games and gamification. Today’s conversation with Mariam Nusrat. She spent many years in international development to come with Grid – a social initiative that leverages digital games to educate, engage and empower awareness and action. ---------------------- LET'S CONNECT Exploration is a passion and a part of my work since 2005. I connect the dots of peers and ecosystems around the world from North America to countries like Singapore, Chile or South Africa. Regardless of your location or occupation (whether you are a passionate young indi...2020-07-0650 min

GeniusnomicsHow to reshape 'the ability' to build inclusive ecosystems? (Yonah & Tiffany Yu)In this episode, we connect the dots of diversity & disability. Today’s conversation with Tiffany Yu. She is the founder of the Diversability, project and community known for its longterm journey and dedication to empowering people with various types of disabilities to perceive it as diversity and opportunity to spread a word and express your ability. She is also a part of the Mayor’s Disability Council at San-Francisco. ---------------------- LET'S CONNECT Exploration is a passion and a part of my work since 2005. I connect the dots of peers and...2020-05-1048 min

GeniusnomicsHow to become AI inventor at 10? (Yonah & Samaira Mehta)In this episode, we connect the dots of how to become AI inventors at 10... or even earlier. Today’s conversation with Samaira Mehta (she is 11 at the moment of our talk), prodigy coder and inventor who started to code and create far before she turned 10. She is the founder of the CoderBunnyz – interactive game which helps to learn coding through studying concepts of artificial intelligence and Java. Besides tech, Samaira has an intersectional passion for social causes and projects, including women and minorities in tech, inclusion and underrepresented groups. ---------------------- LET'S CONN...2020-05-1029 min

GeniusnomicsHow to "connect disconnected" with AI, ML & NLP? (Yonah & Tanmay Bakshi)In this episode, we connect the dots with AI, ML & NLP. Today's conversation with Tanmay Bakshi. ---------------------- LET'S CONNECT Exploration is a passion and a part of my work since 2005. I connect the dots of peers and ecosystems around the world from North America to countries like Singapore, Chile or South Africa. Regardless of your location or occupation (whether you are a passionate young individual, researcher, inventor, creator, public leader or organization), you are welcome to connect, message, follow or send things for 'the project's museum' (like robotics, devices or...2020-05-101h 24

GeniusnomicsHow to create experiences with hardware & robotics? (Yonah & Andrea Baldereschi)In this episode, we connect the dots of technology and creative experiences. Today’s conversation with Andrea Baldereschi, inventor passionate about robotics and hardware for creative industries. Over his journey, he was a creator of Remidi – an interactive glove that turns the artist’s hand into a flexible instrument. Currently, he is a part of Scribit’s team, working on the world’s first write and erase robot. Besides, Andrea is known for his ability to connect the dots of inventions and the community. In particular, his venture Remidi was funded through crowdfunding. ---------------------- LET'S CO...2020-05-101h 05

GeniusnomicsHow to build learning technology in the new world? (Yonah & Ash Kaluarachchi)In this episode, we connect the dots with learning technologies. Today’s conversation with Ash Kaluarachchi from StartEd – one of the world’s leading tech accelerators focused on educational, learning and workforce technologies. Originated from a program closely connected to New York University, it evolved into an ecosystem that connects the dots of emerging EdTech startups around the world. ---------------------- LET'S CONNECT Exploration is a passion and a part of my work since 2005. I connect the dots of peers and ecosystems around the world from North America to countries like Singapore, Chile...2020-05-1045 min

GeniusnomicsHow to democratize energy access with technology? (Yonah & Aneri Pradhan)In this episode, we connect the dots democratizing access to clean energy. Today’s conversation with Aneri Pradhan. Over her journey, she has built and successfully sold ENVenture – social impact incubator focused on clean energy in Uganda, and worked across over 15 countries deploying energy and climate projects, including the Facebook Connectivity Lab. After ENVenture, she works on ENVision and boards the New Energy Nexus. ---------------------- LET'S CONNECT Exploration is a passion and a part of my work since 2005. I connect the dots of peers and ecosystems around the world from Nort...2020-05-1040 min

GeniusnomicsHow to decentralize & protect social networks? (Yonah & Evan Henshaw-Plath)In this episode, we connect the dots with decentralized social networks. Today’s conversation with Evan Henshaw-Plath. Over his journey, he was a member of Twitter’s founding team, worked at Yahoo, MIT Media Lab. Now he is working on Planetary – open, humane and decentralized social network that respects your privacy and honors makers and creators. ---------------------- LET'S CONNECT Exploration is a passion and a part of my work since 2005. I connect the dots of peers and ecosystems around the world from North America to countries like Singapore, Chile or South Africa...2020-05-1045 min

GeniusnomicsHow to use expressive & social robotics in autism? (Yonah & Aida Nazari)In this episode, we connect the dots with social & expressive robotics. Today’s conversation (an excerpt for a while) with Aida Nazari from Luxai – developing social robots for children on the autism spectrum. ---------------------- LET'S CONNECT Exploration is a passion and a part of my work since 2005. I connect the dots of peers and ecosystems around the world from North America to countries like Singapore, Chile or South Africa. Regardless of your location or occupation (whether you are a passionate young individual, researcher, inventor, creator, public leader or organization), you are...2020-05-1025 min

GeniusnomicsHow can AI meet empathy in nursing? (Yonah & Bonnie Clipper)In this episode, we connect the dots with AI & empathy. Today’s conversation with Dr. Bonnie Clipper – a veteran of nursing innovation, former vice president of innovation at the American Nurses Association, Adjunct faculty of John Hopkins school of nursing, a chief clinical officer at Wambi. She spent several decades on the intersection of medicine, technology, artificial intelligence and advocacy. She says that nurses are natural innovators. ---------------------- LET'S CONNECT Exploration is a passion and a part of my work since 2005. I connect the dots of peers and ecosystems around the...2020-05-1041 min

GeniusnomicsHow to tackle disinformation with open knowledge? (Yonah & Jake Orlowitz)In this episode, we connect the dots with open knowledge. Today’s conversation with Jake Orlowitz, a veteran of open knowledge, founder of Wikipedia Library. He also spent many years serving across the Wikipedia ecosystem, including Wikimedia Foundation. ---------------------- LET'S CONNECT Exploration is a passion and a part of my work since 2005. I connect the dots of peers and ecosystems around the world from North America to countries like Singapore, Chile or South Africa. Regardless of your location or occupation (whether you are a passionate young individual, researcher, inventor, creator, pu...2020-05-101h 04

GeniusnomicsHow can mathematics empower women in stem? (Yonah & Alysia Silberg)In this episode, we connect the dots with mathematics. Today’s conversation with Alysia Silberg, data scientist, a global champion for entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment, and general partner at Street Global Venture Capital. She spent an amazing journey from South Africa born data scientist and mathematician to the UN women advocate and venture capitalist. ---------------------- LET'S CONNECT Exploration is a passion and a part of my work since 2005. I connect the dots of peers and ecosystems around the world from North America to countries like Singapore, Chile or South Africa. Rega...2020-05-101h 23

GeniusnomicsHow can Collaborative AI solve global challenges? (Yonah & Rudradeb Mitra)In this episode, we connect the dots with Collaborative AI. Today’s conversation with Rudradeb Mitra from Omdena a global community of data and AI scientists solving real-world problems. We’ve talked on how to build AI movement, collaborative and competitive approach, infodemics, social network bubbles, coalitions and global challenges. ---------------------- LET'S CONNECT Exploration is a passion and a part of my work since 2005. I connect the dots of peers and ecosystems around the world from North America to countries like Singapore, Chile or South Africa. Regardless of your location or occu...2020-05-1050 min

GeniusnomicsHow to use crowdsolving & data science in Africa? (Yonah & Celina Lee)In this episode, we connect the dots with crowdsolving. Today’s conversation with Celina Lee from Zindi Africa. Celina has spent over a decade in international development. Now she leads a data science competition platform that uses hackathons to solve the most pressing challenges through the machine learning and AI community. To date, they have involved over 10.000 scientists (over 12000 to date of our talk). ---------------------- LET'S CONNECT Exploration is a passion and a part of my work since 2005. I connect the dots of peers and ecosystems around the world from North Am...2020-05-0742 min

Neurodiversity with Theo SmithEp 16: Yonah Welker - Open Ecosystems, Data, AI, Tech for NeurodiversityYonah Welker today's guest is an explorer and influencer known for his contribution to the tech and creative landscapes. We discuss his journey as somebody who is Neurodiverse, his interest and influence in open ecosystems and platforms which empower individual ability, diversity access, adaptive learning and well-being, circularity and sustainability. His technology focus encompasses AI, robotics, data science, computer science, engineering. But Yonah is also somebody who has faced significant personal challenges and through those challenges he's emerged as a highly skilled, capable and influential superhero :)2020-04-0340 min

BetterTechUsing AI to better understand COVID-19In this episode, Yonah Welker, tech influencer in AI and member of World Economic Forum’s Expert Network talks about how AI is currently being deployed to help fight the COVID-19 global pandemic and how it can help to identify the next wave of coronavirus.2020-04-0215 min