Bob Pulver engages with Ceci Dones, an educator, lecturer, academic researcher, and the founder of 3 Standard Deviations. She focuses on data literacy, technology adoption, and trust and authenticity in tech-mediated communications. They explore the complexities of trust in AI, the importance of data literacy, and the need for curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in navigating the AI landscape. Ceci shares her journey from marketing to academia, emphasizing the significance of understanding data quality and governance. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in education, the ethical implications of AI, and the future of human-AI collaboration.
Keywords
AI, data literacy, ethics, education, critical thinking, curiosity, creativity, technology, trust, authenticity
Takeaways
Ceci Dones is a hybrid professional in AI and data literacy.
Understanding data quality is crucial for effective AI implementation.
Curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking are essential skills in the AI era.
Data literacy does not mean everyone must be a data scientist.
AI should be used as a coach, not just a calculator.
Young people have a clear understanding of fairness in technology.
We must not lose our inherent sense of fairness as we mature.
The future of AI is exciting yet uncertain.
We are still in the early stages of understanding AI's impact.
The conversation around AI ethics is becoming increasingly important.
Sound Bites
"What does AI mean for organizations?"
"Garbage in, garbage out."
"Curiosity, creativity, critical thinking."
"You don't have to be a data scientist."
"We are still figuring this out."
"We come pre-programmed with ideas of fairness."
"How do we not lose the humanness?"
"AI should be a coach, not a calculator."
"This is all so exciting and terrifying."
"It's only chapter one."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to AI and Trust
02:47 The Journey of a Hybrid Professional
06:02 Data Literacy and AI Implementation
09:11 Curiosity, Creativity, and Critical Thinking
11:57 Navigating Data Literacy Without Overwhelm
18:10 The Role of AI in Education
22:04 AI Ethics and Responsibility
36:59 The Future of AI and Human Interaction
Ceci Dones: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliadones
3 Standard Deviations: https://www.3standarddeviations.com/
What Is a CMO to Do With AI?: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7182036727794909184/
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Bob Pulver: https://linkedin.com/in/bobpulver
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Thanks to Warden AI (https://warden-ai.com) for their sponsorship and support of the show! Warden is an AI assurance platform for HR technology to demonstrate AI-powered solutions are fair, compliant and trustworthy.