In this episode, Iffat and Neil speak with technologist and AI specialist Noelle Russell about scaling responsible AI. Recorded at InfoComm, Noelle discusses her experience developing Amazon Alexa and offers her perspectives on the ongoing evolution of AI. The lively conversation covers topics including the importance of training AI, practical advice for using generative AI platforms, and considerations regarding AI's potential to support inclusion, wellbeing and assisted living.
This Episodes Presenters: Iffat Chaudry & Neil Fluester
Location: InfoComm 2025, Orlando, USA.
With special thanks to Midwich AV on Air for use of its podcast recording booth.
Chapters - (00:00:00) - Infocom 2025: The Women's Council Breakfast
- (00:02:37) - How to Win the Fear of AI
- (00:06:43) - The Why AI Projects Fail
- (00:11:50) - Knowing Where the AI Will Take You
- (00:16:26) - Alexa, Microsoft, Google: Open AI
- (00:20:22) - The Need for a Diverse Workforce
- (00:26:27) - Alexa the AI of the Future
- (00:31:35) - Alexa's Gender-Based Behavior
- (00:33:10) - How to Start Building a Machine in AI
- (00:37:37) - AV in the Wild