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About Shae
Shae Parsons is Miss Earth New Zealand 2025 — a tech consultant, environmental advocate, and proud Māori and Pasifika wāhine. She holds a Master’s in Computer & Information Science and works closely with the AI Forum, focusing on Māori data sovereignty and sustainable tech.Her advocacy explores the environmental impact of AI and e-waste, blending her cultural roots with a future-forward lens. Shae uses her platform to make tech more accessible, especially for young women, and is passionate about showing that innovation and indigenous wisdom can work hand-in-hand for climate action.
https://www.instagram.com/shaemiriamai/
Timestamps
* 0:00 Intro – welcoming Shae to the podcast
* 9:09 Early frustrations working with AI tools
* 18:20 Real-world AI use cases in different industries
* 27:31 Social media, posing, and digital presentation
* 36:39 Learning styles and managing information overload
* 45:50 Where to start with AI: practical entry points
* 54:59 Shae’s go-to AI apps and tools
* 64:09 Why people resist AI and how to shift that
* 73:19 Robots, evolution, and the future of AI
* 88:26 Final ten questions – rapid-fire and personal
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