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AI for Helpers and Changemakers

AI for Helpers and Changemakers

By: Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom
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AI for Helpers and Changemakers is a special series about how artificial intelligence and new technology is shaping the work of people who are trying to help or do good in their work. Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom interviews helping professionals about how they are using AI and the impacts they see in their work. We talk about sustainable retail, small business, diversity and equity consulting, combating diet culture, and much more. The common thread is real people who are encountering new ways to work and are trying to navigate the way new tech is reshaping their world. This series was created by the founder of Do Good, Be Good, the show about helpful people and the challenges they face in trying to do good. You can listen to past episodes from Do Good, Be Good in this feed as well.© 2024 Economics Management Management & Leadership Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Being a Leading Learner and an Educator - Life in the Petri Dish of AI
    Dec 4 2024

    Angela Hoyt is a consultant in the Employment Services field in Canada. In this interview, she shares what it has been like to try to keep up with advancements in technology like chatGPT and figure out how to use these tools in her business.

    Angela and Sharon met through the AI Tinkerer's club, an international group of facilitators and consultants who are learning how to use AI tools through experimentation.

    They examine the history of changes in technology and how these changes have impacted the role of facilitating education for adults in the workplace. How does the role of a facilitator or consultant change when information and expertise becomes easier to access?

    Angela also reflects on what she's learned about the role of discipline in boundaries in her own learning journey with AI.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Angela Hoyt's Company: Evolution Group
    • Angela Hoyt's LinkedIn Profile
    • Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom's LinkedIn Profile
    • AI Tinkerer's Club
    • ChatGPT
    • Elise Keith's group, Meeting Innovation Community
    • Stormz
    • David Allen's Getting Things Done
    • Piccles
    • Set Boundaries Deck

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    45 mins
  • The Intersection of AI and Community: Insights from a Live Podcast Taping
    Oct 17 2024

    This episode shares a live podcast taping event that Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom, founder and CEO of Bloom Facilitation did as part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science. She discusses her journey of exploring artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the work of everyday people, specifically in the context of community service and non-profits.

    Sharon introduces her podcast series 'AI for Helpers and Changemakers', which focuses on how AI technologies like ChatGPT, Canva, Descript, MidJourney, and Eleven Labs are transforming various sectors.

    The episode includes clips from interviews with Flagstaff locals and professionals like Diana White, Venera Bailey, Abby Chan, Amy, and others, pinpointing the challenges and advantages of integrating AI in their fields. They explore topics such as AI's role in grant writing, creative processes, fitness, and nonprofit efficiency, while also addressing ethical concerns and potential environmental impacts.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Flagstaff Festival of Science

    Bloom Facilitation

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Navigating the Rapid Evolution of AI in Education: Insights with Dr. Maha Bali
    Sep 25 2024

    Maha Bali, a professor of practice at the Center for Learning and Teaching at the American University in Cairo, discusses her experiences and insights on AI and its impact on education. She delves into her background in computer science and AI, the rapid evolution of AI technologies like ChatGPT, and the challenges they pose in educational contexts. Bali highlights misconceptions about AI, biases in AI outputs, and the ethical issues surrounding AI's development and use. She also touches on potential applications for AI in supporting individuals with disabilities, while emphasizing the importance of understanding AI's limitations. The discussion also covers the cultural bias of AI, the need for critical engagement with AI tools, and the broader implications for different professions.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Maha Bali's Blog
    • AI for Education
    • Research Study "Which Humans?"
    • Bloom Facilitation

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    38 mins

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