AI Meets Curiosity: A Conversation with Mardi Witzel About AI Innovation, Leadership and Governance

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On today's episode, we talk with Mardi Witzel, CEO and co-founder of PolyML, an advanced AI and machine learning company. Mardi is also a leader in AI governance, serving on the Digital Governance Council’s AI Ethics Advisory Panel and contributing her expertise to the Province of Ontario’s AI Expert Working Group.
Mardi explains PolyML's innovative intersection of data analytics and AI to improve manufacturing. Learn how this horizontal technology is revolutionizing the auto parts sector, enhancing efficiency, quality, and safety.
The evolution of AI brings both excitement and concerns, including issues of fairness, privacy, security, job loss, and the potential for mass disinformation. We talk about the evolving landscape of AI governance, the importance of explainability, and Mardi's role as a leader in AI governance.
Mardi's curiosity has been instrumental in navigating her unique career path. Her journey reminds us that curiosity can lead us anywhere.
Connect with Mardi:
LinkedIn
Resources:
PolyML
NuEnergy.ai
White paper: AI-Related Risk: The Merits of an ESG-Based Approach to Oversight
The Center for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
Women Get On Board
The Institute of Corporate Directors

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1. AI Leadership (00:00:00)

2. Horizontal Technology in Auto Parts Manufacturing (00:04:03)

3. PolyML's Impact on Manufacturing & AI (00:09:32)

4. Evolution and Regulation of AI (00:16:21)

5. AI Governance and Explainability in Technology (00:22:22)

6. Navigating the Intersection of AI (00:31:26)

7. Empowering Women in AI Leadership (00:42:21)