Laura N Montoya: The Global Cultural Lens of AI
There is often a western cultural lens attributed to modern systems of artificial intelligence. Yet, remarkable advancements and innovative solutions have been developed and implemented all over the world sometimes with limited resources and infrastructures. With advancements in AI only positioned to accelerate, threatening to further compound the historical, economic, and geopolitical systems of inequality and bias, it is critical for underrepresented people, communities, and societies to not only have recognition, but also equal access to the resources and tools that will empower them. In this episode, our hosts Colleen Ammerman and David Homa speak with Laura N Montoya about the inherent correlation between underrepresentation and bias, the need to support communities building tech systems, plus advice for young people looking to get into the tech space. Laura is a scientist and engineer turned serial entrepreneur and startup adviser. She is also the founder and executive director of Accel.AI, a global nonprofit lowering the barriers to entry in engineering artificial intelligence.