The Women in AI event, organized by Women Techmakers and DevFest NY and moderated by Natalia Villalobos, former Women Techmaker and VP at The New York Times, showcased the perspectives of women making an impact in artificial intelligence (AI) and the ways in which it’s transforming our world. Here are some highlights from the event, featuring insights from four remarkable speakers.
1. Kavya Kopparapu on the broadening impact of AI
Kavya Kopparapu, a research engineer at Google DeepMind, emphasized the importance of AI’s collaboration with students to drive purposeful research with real impact across diverse fields such as biology and healthcare. She advocates for leveraging AI to address significant global challenges, including education equity and healthcare.
2. Karla Palmer on driving social impact and governance in AI
Karla Palmer, the manager of AI for Social Good and Sustainability at Google.org, discussed AI’s potential in addressing complex societal issues. She highlighted AI interventions in areas such as food insecurity, maternal health, and public benefits access, emphasizing the need for ethical considerations and long-term regulatory conversations.
3. Kaitlin Ardiff on building precision into AI
Kaitlin Ardiff, from Google Cloud Consulting, stressed the importance of outlining a comprehensive strategy aligned with project objectives when working with AI. She underscored the significance of a strong plan and clear goals in model building and post-construction management.
4. Jaclyn Rice Nelson on the power of perseverance
Jaclyn Rice Nelson, co-founder and CEO of Tribe AI, highlighted the importance of perseverance in navigating challenges in AI solution development and driving efficiency and innovation. She emphasized the determination to overcome obstacles and never give up.
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