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**AI Decodes the System**

Join us on AI Decodes the System, hosted by Amber Ivey (or AI, for short), as we dive deep into the complex systems of data, tech, law, and public policy. Our goal is to make these topics easy to understand for everyone, regardless of their background or prior knowledge. We believe that by breaking down these systems in a clear and accessible way, we can help people better understand the important issues that shape our world. Tune in for in-depth discussions, expert insights, and plain-language explanations of the latest developments in data, tech, law, and public policy.

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Decoding the Secrets to Thriving in Tech without a Technical Background with Sophia Matveeva Apr 03, 2023

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Welcome to AI Decodes the System, the podcast where we decode the complex systems of data, tech, law, and public policy for everyone to understand. I am your host, Amber Ivey, also known as AI. In today's episode, we're excited to have Sophia Matveeva, the CEO & founder of Tech For Non-Techies, an education company and consultancy that helps non-technical innovators bring their ideas to life and equips corporates with the skills needed for digital transformation.
Sophia has an impressive background, having contributed to renowned publications like the Financial Times, The Guardian, and Forbes on entrepreneurship and technology. She hosts the top-rated Tech for Non-Techies podcast and has guest lectured at prestigious institutions like the University of Chicago, London Business School, and Oxford University. She holds an MBA from Chicago Booth, a BSc (Hons) in Politics from Bristol, and is multilingual, speaking English, Russian, and French.
During our conversation, we dive into Sophia's journey as a non-technical founder in the tech space and learn about her transition from a media background to co-creating award-winning apps and algorithms. Sophia shares her experiences and advice on finding the intersection between one's field and technology.
We also explore the story behind Tech for Non-Techies and the need Sophia aims to fulfill by creating the company. She provides guidance to those looking to enter the tech world without a technical background and recommends where to start.
Lastly, we discuss the importance of understanding and participating in the tech space, even for non-coders, and why it's crucial for our listeners to be aware of the opportunities available to them.
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Decoding how diverse perspectives and people, along with regular password changes, can help keep you safe in a cyber world with Tennisha Martin Feb 27, 2023

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Welcome to AI Decodes the System, the podcast where we decode the complex systems of data, tech, law, and public policy for everyone to understand. I am your host, Amber Ivey, also known as AI. Today, we are joined by Tennisha Martin, the founder and Executive Director of BlackGirlsHack (BGH Foundation), a national cybersecurity nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education and resources to underserved communities and increasing diversity in cyber.
During the conversation, Tennisha shares her background in cyber and explains why she is passionate about getting more people interested in this field. She also breaks down what cyber is and describes ethical hacking in a way that even a two and seven-year-old can understand.
As technology continues to advance, cyber threats become more prominent, and Tennisha provides real-world examples of how these threats can impact our lives. She also discusses why she created Black Girls Hack and the gap she is trying to fill by providing knowledge and resources to help black girls and women break through barriers to careers in information security and cybersecurity.
For those interested in diving into cyber but may not know where to start, Tennisha provides some useful advice. Finally, we discuss why it's important for the listeners to understand how cyber works and impacts their lives.
Before we wrap up, Tennisha shares information about her course, Cybersecurity Careers: Getting Started as a Penetration Tester, which is available on LinkedIn Learning.

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Cyber conferences:

Infosec-conferences.com: https://infosec-conferences.com/
The CyberWire: https://thecyberwire.com/events.html
Defcon: https://defcon.org/
BSides Security: https://infosec-conferences.com/event-series/bsides/

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Decoding Stephen K. Benjamin's Legacy and the Future of American Politics as the First Black Mayor of Columbia, SC Feb 06, 2023

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In this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Amber Ivey (AI) sits down with former Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, Stephen Benjamin, for a lively discussion about all things public policy, technology, data, law, and beyond. To kick off Black History Month, AI wanted to highlight a real life story of a man who made history right here in the 21st Century. Mayor Benjamin shares his story, from why he left New York to run for mayor, to the challenges and triumphs he faced during his time in office.
"So Mayor Benjamin, it's been a few months since I saw you in Baltimore. What have you been up to?" asks AI.
Mayor Benjamin reflects on his time in office, including his proudest achievements and the things he wishes he had more time to tackle. He also provides his take on the current state of affairs for government leaders, offering insights on what he believes should be at the forefront of their minds.
For those looking to make a difference and improve the world, Mayor Benjamin offers some practical steps to take and encourages listeners to get involved in public policy and politics. He even offers guidance to those who may be intimidated by the thought of diving into these areas.
"Today we touched on public policy (and law). Why do you think it's important for the listeners to understand how policy or politics affect their lives?" asks AI, wrapping up the show.
Mayor Benjamin emphasizes the significance of understanding how public policy and politics impact our daily lives, concluding a thought-provoking episode of AI: Decodes the System.
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ChatGPT Decoded - AI vs Human Writing: Who wins? Jan 23, 2023

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On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, host Amber Ivey (AI) decodes the powerful AI tool ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer).
ChatGPT is a language model developed by OpenAI that has been trained on a massive dataset of text, allowing it to generate human-like responses to a wide range of prompts. AI talks about the benefits of ChatGPT such as its ability to generate high-quality, human-like text, making it perfect for tasks such as customer service and content creation, its ability to process and summarize large amounts of data, and its easy integration into a variety of applications.
She also mentions the disadvantages of ChatGPT such as the risk of it being used to generate fake or misleading content, the need for human oversight to ensure accuracy and ethics, and the fact that it may contain biases that reflect those in the dataset. AI explains how to use ChatGPT by visiting the OpenAI website and trying out the interactive demo or integrating the API into own applications.
She concludes by highlighting the potential of ChatGPT to revolutionize industries such as customer service, content creation, healthcare, and education, and encourages listeners to try out the technology for themselves.
Also check out information about Microsoft using ChatGPT.

Microsoft announces new multibillion-dollar investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI

AI tools mentioned during the episode:
Open AI
ChatGPT
DALLE-2
C.L.Ai.R.A
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Conversate with Akeem D. Earle Podcast Cross Post - AI, Tech, Data and How it Intersects with the Law w/ Amber Ivey Jan 16, 2023

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In this week's episode, I am posting a conversation I had on the new podcast Conversate with Akeem D. Earle about the importance of lawyers keeping up with technology to ensure that people have access to justice. This conversation gets live and in living color (if you don't get it, you don't get it) as I speak my mind and thoughts on many different topics. I decided to post this episode on MLK Jr. Day because the advancements in technology have brought about new challenges and opportunities for realizing Dr. King's vision of a just and equal society. For example, there have been a lot of conversations about banning ChatGPT in schools. At the same time, the "world's first robot lawyer" powered by artificial intelligence is helping a person who doesn't have a lawyer represent themselves in a traffic case. (Check out DoNotPay for more information.) Technology is pivotal in helping improve access to justice, and sadly, many lawyers need to catch up in this area. Check out this episode as we discuss why I chose not to practice law, the future of AI in the courtroom, the importance of rest in between positions and more!
More about Amber Ivey
Amber Ivey is a prominent thinker, voice, and leader of cultural change, an expert in data utilization and management, while also being an equitable leader. Ivey was born in Bethesda, Maryland. She earned an undergraduate degree from Old Dominion University, a graduate degree from the University of Maryland College Park, and a law degree from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law. In 2020, Amber Ivey ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 7th Congressional District. While in law school Amber realized she wanted to support people in a different way and decided to serve in the intersection of data, tech, law, and public policy. She now serves as a Vice President for a non profit organization focused on social impact. She is also the founder of Ivey Collective which is a consulting agency that provides action plans to businesses and government agencies through data audits and is the host of AI: Decodes the System podcast @aidecodes, which breaks down topics related to data, tech, law, and public policy in plain language.

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Decoding the Book "Can We Trust AI?" and How Teachers and Doctors Can Leverage the Technology for Better Outcomes with Dr. Rama Chellappa Jan 09, 2023

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On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Dr. Rama Chellappa, author of Can We Trust AI?, and AI decode how Dr. Chellappa got involved in artificial intelligence (AI) research and why he decided to write a book on if we can trust AI? During the conversation, Dr. Chellappa breaks down AI and how, contrary to popular belief, the technology has been around for over 60 years and is ready to start receiving social security. Dr. Chellappa talks about how we work with AI today, will work with the technology in the future, and why we all need to understand how to work with AI just like we interact with the internet and cell phones. He also discussed the importance of responsible AI and training algorithms to be less biased. One of my favorite insights from the conversation is Dr. Chellappa's moonshot idea that classrooms should have one physical teacher and thirty virtual teachers. Can we trust AI? Check out the episode.
More about Dr. Rama Chellappa
Rama Chellappa, PhD (Potomac, MD), is a pioneering researcher and inventor in the fields of computer vision, artificial intelligence and machine learning. A Bloomberg Distinguished Professor in electrical, computer, and biomedical engineering, he is also the chief scientist at the Johns Hopkins Institute for Assured Autonomy and a member of the Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare. A Fellow of both the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the National Academy of Inventors, Chellappa holds eight patents. His work has been featured by the Associated Press, BBC, and The New Yorker.

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AI Artists Decoded: AI is storming the art world with Lensa App and Dall-e, but what does this mean for humans? Dec 19, 2022

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On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, AI does a solo episode where she decodes the topic of AI artist. You may have heard a lot of buzz around Lensa and Dall-e and the rise of AI artist. If you want AI to decode a topic, please send an email to ai@aidecodes.com.

A lot of you have been using the Lensa app or Dall-e and are a little interested in learning more about AI artists. So, I wanted to do a quick episode to discuss the pros, cons, and privacy concerns of what folks call AI artists. So here we go. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the field of art, opening up new possibilities for creation and expression. However, the use of AI in the arts also raises a number of important questions and concerns. Here are some of the pros and cons of an AI artist:

Pros:

AI artists can create unique and original works that may not be possible with traditional methods. For example, an AI artist may be able to generate completely new styles or forms of art that have never been seen before.
AI artists can create art faster and more efficiently than human artists. This can be especially useful for projects that require a large amount of art to be produced in a short amount of time, such as video games or animated films.
AI artists can create art that is more consistent and accurate than human artists. For example, an AI artist may be able to generate realistic images or animations with greater consistency than a human artist, who may be prone to mistakes or variations in quality.

Cons:

AI artists may lack the human touch and emotional depth that many people value in art. Some people argue that art is a deeply personal and human experience, and that works created by AI may lack the emotional depth and meaning that human artists are able to convey.
AI artists may replace or compete with human artists, leading to job loss and financial hardship for some artists. While AI artists may be able to create art more efficiently and cheaply than human artists, this could lead to a reduction in demand for human artists and potentially harm their livelihoods.
There are also concerns about the ethical implications of AI artists, such as the potential for AI to replicate or steal the work of human artists without proper attribution or compensation.

Overall, the use of AI in the arts has the potential to bring about significant advances and new possibilities, but it also raises a number of important questions and concerns that need to be carefully considered. Listen to the podcast to hear more.

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Decoding how kids are living in the metaverse while you still don't know what it is with Bianca J. Jackson Dec 12, 2022

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On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Bianca J. Jackson, an award-winning Entrepreneur and Project Manager, and AI decode how Bianca navigated complications with the COVID pandemic to take her in-person event space to the Metaverse. During the conversation, Bianca breaks down the Metaverse and how she encourages us to follow the kids if we want to stay up to date with emerging technology and how everyone needs to find their intersection with their industry and the Metaverse. She is also one of the people behind WallVR- a pioneering experience where you can explore the wall and stand at the border itself. We also talk about AI's hate of Twitter (recorded before Elon Musk took over). Sorry, Twitter lovers.
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Bianca J. Jackson is an award-winning Entrepreneur and Project Manager that owns BrickRose Exchange, a collaborative space that engages communities in-person and in the Metaverse. Her background in tech, digital marketing, and social impact has landed her coveted speaking opportunities at SXSW, Digital Summit Philadelphia, and Tech Inclusion NY. Her work has been featured in such publications as Forbes, Washington Post, and Tech Republic. One of her Metaverse projects, USA Today's The WallVR, won a Pulitzer Prize in 2018.
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NFT Decoded: What is an NFT and Why You Should Care? Nov 21, 2022

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On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, AI does a solo episode where she decodes the topic of NFTs. If you want AI to decode a topic, please send an email to ai@aidecodes.com.
What is an NFT? NFT stands for nonfungible token. Simply put, it is a unique digital asset that cannot be replaced by another identical asset. This makes them perfect for representing unique items, such as collectibles or digital art. NFTs are created on blockchain platforms like Ethereum and EOS. These platforms allow developers to create decentralized applications (dApps) that use NFTs. So why should you care about NFTs? Here are three reasons:
1. NFTs are immutable, meaning they cannot be counterfeit or altered. This makes them much more secure than traditional assets like fiat currency or even gold.
2. NFTs are transferrable and can be easily bought, sold, or traded. This makes them very liquid and gives them the potential to become a new type of currency.
3. NFTs are programmable, meaning they can be used to represent anything from land ownership to loyalty points. This gives them a lot of potential applications that we have only just begun to explore.
So there you have it! NFTs are a new type of asset with a lot of potential. Keep an eye on this space, as NFTs are sure to revolutionize the way we interact with digital assets.
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Cryptocurrency Decoded: What happened with FTX should be a lesson to understand CRYPTO, not run from it Nov 18, 2022

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On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, AI does a solo episode where she decodes the topic of Cryptocurrency. If you want AI to decode a topic, please send an email to ai@aidecodes.com.
What is Cryptocurrency? If you've been hearing a lot about cryptocurrency recently and are wondering what it is, you're in the right place. In this podcast episode, we will discuss what cryptocurrency is, how it works, how you can use it, and some of the benefits and drawbacks of using it. By the end of this conversation, you'll have a better understanding of what cryptocurrency is and whether or not it's something that you might want to start using yourself!
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