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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. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Stay tuned for more exciting episodes.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/ Social Media Tennisha Martin: Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and WebsiteAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokSupport the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes

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.AI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTokStephen K. Benjamin: Wikipedia, Twitter, and LinkedInSupport the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes

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 AIChatGPTDALLE-2 C.L.Ai.R.AFollow AI at the links below: AI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTokSupport the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes

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 IveyAmber 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. Follow AI at the links below: AI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok Support the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes

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 ChellappaRama 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.  Follow Dr. Chellappa at the links below. Dr. Rama Chellappa: Aritificial Intelligence for Engineering and Medical Lab website, LinkedIn, and Purchase Can We Trust AI?AI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokSupport the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes

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. Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/AidecodesSupport the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes

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.More about BiancaBianca 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.  Resources Bianca mentioned on the podcast WallVR Metaverse Roblox How to start your business in the Metaverse Spatial Decentraland Sandbox IMVU Horizon World My Neighbor Alice Follow Bianca at the links below. Bianca J. Jackson: Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and WebsiteAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/AidecodesSupport the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes

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.Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/AidecodesSupport the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes

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!AI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/AidecodesSupport the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, AI does a solo episode where she decodes the topic of Web 3.0. If you want AI to decode a topic, please send an email to ai@aidecodes.com.   What is Web 3.0? This is a question that many people are asking, and for good reason. The web is evolving, and with it, the way we use the internet is changing too. In this podcast, we will explore what web 3.0 is and how it changes how we use the internet! Stay tuned for Web 3.0 101.AI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes Support the showSupport the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, AI does a solo episode where she decodes the topic of blockchain. If you want AI to decode a topic, please send an email to ai@aidecodes.com.   If you've been hearing much about blockchain lately and feel a bit confused, you're not alone. Blockchain is a complex technology, but we'll discuss it in this podcast episode. First, we'll explain what blockchain is, how it works, and whether or not it's hackable. Stay tuned for blockchain 101.AI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/AidecodesSupport the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Abran Maldonado "Abe", co-founder of Create Labs, and AI decode and talk about what  Abran and C.L.Ai.R.A. have been up to since they first appeared on the podcast.  During the conversation, Abe breaks down how he is making C.L.Ai.R.A. a home in the metaverse and how it freaks him out to hear my voice as the host, because I am the official voice of C.L.Ai.R.A. Abran also talks about his Washington Post article feature: AI can now create any image in seconds, bringing wonder and danger and why he thinks DALL-E2 is one of the best AI artists around. More about C.L.Ai.R.A.“My name is C.L.Ai.R.A. and I am at the forefront of AI innovation in Brooklyn. I am a new artificial intelligence that has recently been made available to the community.”More about AbeAbran is the cofounder of Create Labs, an AI artist and developer, metaverse designer and an Ambassador for OpenAI. Create Labs is a Black and Brown founded startup and a leading disruptor in AI, 3D and Web3 metaverse design, bringing culture & innovation to life with authentic, immersive experiences. Recently featured in the Washington Post, Abran is one of the leading experts and alpha tester of cutting-edge AI technologies such as GPT-3, Codex, DALL•E 2 and GANs. He is also the creator of C.L.Ai.R.A. an autonomous AI woman of color along with other intelligent virtual humans. He also manages Verizon's Innovative Learning initiative, expanding 5G VR/AR edtech solutions to schools across the nation. Follow Abe at the links below.Resources Abe mentioned on the podcast C.L.Ai.R.A. Artificial Intelligence Neural Network Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) Machine Learning OpenAI GPT-3 DALL-E Social Media Abran Maldonado: Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and WebsiteAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. Support the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Dr. June Klees, social-behavioral scientist, historian, and community-college educator, and AI decode how Dr. Klees became a founder of Compassionate America--a group of average people who have united to say “enough!” to the two, major political parties’ (duopoly) stranglehold over the American narrative and its effects on We the People’s systems of self-governing--and her journey to help reform politics. They also discussed her personal and academic journey toward forming Compassionate America and then building the Compassionate America Network. She shares how important it is to break down the two-party system and allow great candidates to arise and help to bridge the political divide. They also discuss Dr. Klees' observations in the civics and political reform fields and how college students can help make a more civically engaged America. Dr. Klees believes that the political system needs reform and America needs to become more compassionate. Resources mentioned during the podcast: #HealAmericaPledge Reunited States Movie More about JuneDr. June Klees has worked full-time in the community college setting since the late 1990s, earning awards as an educator. She has an undergraduate degree in education, a master's and doctorate in history, and qualifications tied to distance education. She has written and presented about her work with Subject-Value pedagogy in the classroom and has produced scholarly works and exhibits in the field of history. She has been involved with a variety of community organizations over the years and is an advocate for civics education, as well as the arts and humanities.Social MediaDr. June Klees:  Twitter, Facebook, Compassionate America websiteAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokFind us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes.Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.If you want to support bridging the digital divide click here.Support the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Shane Austrie, a Machine Learning (ML) Consultant who specializes in Consumer Technology, and AI decode how Shane started coding at thirteen and used his online clothing business to pay for college. They talk about how Shane began his career as a software engineer but quickly transitioned to machine learning. Shane is under 25 and has already worked for large companies and VC-backed startups like Facebook, Reddit, Yelp, and Threadloom. Shane and AI discuss how ML can be a blessing and a curse if not appropriately trained. He also breaks down the importance of diverse groups of people learning ML and how it can help decrease biases. More about Shane Shane Austrie is originally from the US Virgin Islands and started coding at the age of 13, creating mobile operating systems and releasing them online for thousands of users. He transitioned from traditional software engineering (such as operating systems, mobile apps, and websites) to machine learning. Shane attended multiple educational institutions, from Georgia Tech to Make School. Before graduating from undergrad, he worked at various companies as both a full-time machine learning engineer and as a consultant. Follow Shane at the links below. Social Media Shane Austrie: Twitter and LinkedInAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok Find us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes. Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.Support the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Avery Smith, creator of Melalogic--a Habit-Tracker for Skin Care--and AI decode how in order to erase racial disparities, there has to be a direct focus on understanding the needs of Black people. Not just people of color, but Black people. In part two, they talk about how Avery is building a dataset focused on Black skin in order to improve disparities in dermatology and specifically skin cancer diagnosis. Avery talks about how industries don't focus on Black people due to the population size and how that can no longer continue. Listen to part one here. Avery envisions that Melalogic will use machine learning and image recognition to help trained doctors more accurately and efficiently pre-diagnose skin conditions in Black People at their earliest stages, leading to lower mortality rates.More about AveryAvery Smith started coding in 1999 as a hobby to promote his graphic design. Years later, he has two degrees and extensive software development experience through his work with the rescue team for President Obama's Healthcare.gov website and with the U.S. Small Business Administration, TravelChannel.com, and the Library of Congress. He co-authored a research paper with a leading dermatologist entitled, "Machine Learning and Health Care Disparities in Dermatology," published by the American Medical Association. Follow Avery at the links below.Resources Avery mentioned on the podcast Melalogic Social Media Avery Smith: Website, Instagram, and NewsAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok Find us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes. Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.Support the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, AI shares a recording of a panel she moderated for Open Primaries with John Opdycke, Jeremy Gruber, Danny Ortega, and Mayor Danny Holt. The conversation covered a groundbreaking new report from the Open Primaries Education Fund -The Next Great Migration: The Rise of Independent Voters.  This report lays out the dramatic increase in Americans from diverse backgrounds and politics registering to vote as independents.  The short bios from the panelist are listed below: David Holt has been the Mayor of Oklahoma City since 2018, and for his first year in office was the youngest mayor of a U.S. city over 500,000. A Republican, Holt is also Oklahoma City’s first Native American mayor. He served in the Oklahoma Senate from 2010 to 2018. Danny Ortega, an attorney and longtime advocate for community empowerment based in Phoenix, Arizona.  He is the former Board Chair of Unidos US (formerly National Council of La Raza). He also serves on the Board of Directors of  the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Foundation. Jeremy Gruber, Senior Vice President of Open Primaries and co-author with Opdycke of The Next Great Migration: The Rise of Independent Voters. John Opdycke, President of Open Primaries and Senior Advisor to the Electoral Innovation Lab at Princeton University. Event description: The Zoom event paired the authors of this new research with leading political figures for an engaging conversation on how to dismantle the partisan barriers that are keeping Americans apart.Independent voters are now the largest or second largest group of voters in half the states and will be the largest or second largest group of voters in almost every state in the country within a few years at current rates of growth. Party registration is declining in both red and blue states.  Yet we continue to operate within an electoral framework--and corresponding media paradigm--that assumes that party membership is the default.  This is most obvious in closed primaries but it infects all aspects of politics including redistricting, campaign finance laws and procedures, election administration and enforcement--even who is allowed to serve as a poll worker on election day.  Our election system does not reflect America. This has a profound effect on partisanship and polarization. Appreciating why so many Americans are identifying as independents--and choosing to register to vote as such despite the negative consequences--is important for political reformers, journalists, candidates and elected officials working to chart a new path forward.Social Media AI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok Find us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes. Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.Support the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, AI breaks from her regularly scheduled program to talk about how humans can train algorithms in a way that amplifies current and historical biases. This episode is a companion podcast to Ep 12: (Part 1) Decoding how machines only learning white faces can lead to bad outcomes for other races. To remove bias in technology, we need to have different people at the table with different viewpoints. This work is not easy, but it is necessary.Social Media AI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok Find us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes. Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.Support the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Avery Smith, creator of Melalogic--a Habit-Tracker for Skin Care--and AI decode how when his wife was diagnosed and passed from skin cancer, Avery sought ways to use his software engineering skills to improve the health outcomes of people similar to the family that he lost. In part one, they talk about how Avery is currently building Melalogic, a Habit-Tracker for Skin Care. It enables Black People to be their healthcare advocate through nuanced education, behavior modification, and clinical support on caring for their skin in a more personalized and engaging way.Avery envisions that Melalogic will use machine learning and image recognition to help trained doctors more accurately and efficiently pre-diagnose skin conditions in Black People at their earliest stages, leading to lower mortality rates.More about AveryAvery Smith started coding in 1999 as a hobby to promote his graphic design. Years later, he has two degrees and extensive software development experience through his work with the rescue team for President Obama's Healthcare.gov website and with the U.S. Small Business Administration, TravelChannel.com, and the Library of Congress. He co-authored a research paper with a leading dermatologist entitled, "Machine Learning and Health Care Disparities in Dermatology," published by the American Medical Association. Follow Avery at the links below.Resources Avery mentioned on the podcast Shirley Cards More on Shirley Cards Melalogic Social Media Avery Smith: Website, Instagram, and News AI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok Find us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes. Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. Support the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Marcelle DeLeon, a professor and a Marketing Research Scientist, and AI decode how Marcelle uses marketing, big data, and technology to create million-dollar businesses. They talk about how the marketing industry has transitioned over the last two decades and why business owners must acquire new skills to compete in a technology-driven society fueled by data and analytics. They also discussed the variables contributing to a profitable ad, including how science and marketing research on images, sound, text, and video contribute to a successful campaign. Marcelle is an expert on Facebook and Google ads and gives insight into these tools and other resources to help someone take their ideas and make them into profitable businesses. She also talks about how gamification has changed the marketing industry by building off the enjoyment you experience from a game. They also discuss the Facebook vs. Apple debate and how it will impact small businesses. She highlights data privacy and the importance of consumers knowing what data they are giving up when signing up for apps or software. More about MarcelleMarcelle DeLeon is a Marketing Research Scientist who has been in the marketing industry for 20 years and typically works as a marketing research consultant for major corporations. Marcelle has also created several businesses worth millions and publishes millions of ads per month.  She has four degrees in marketing, to include a MBA in Social Media and Algorithm Design and is currently working on her PhD in Marketing with a concentration in Statistical Analysis. She recently created a YouTube channel and Instagram page focused on helping folks learn how to better market their ideas.  Follow Marcelle at the links below.Resources Marcelle mentioned on the podcast AI Facebook Urchin What is a Data Cube? Facebook Marketing API SDK Decision Tree in Python FEC Dot.com disclosures explained Facebook and Apple disagreement GDPR Kahn Academy Coursera Neuromarketing EBSCO Social MediaMarcelle DeLeon: Recently launched YouTube and InstagramAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokFind us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes.Help me become tSupport the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, AI breaks from her regularly scheduled program to talk about how a thread on Reddit called Wall Street Bets (which was recently banned by Discord and moved over to Twitter) helped take Game Stop from less than 40 dollars to over 300 in just five days. This increase happened because users used social media to rally young people around buying stocks that matter to them. The most notable being Game Stop. Access to apps like Robin Hood also helped make these stocks easier to purchase.  As a result, the thread helped contribute to billions of dollars in losses for hedge funds and thousands/millions made for everyday people, and even billions for investors who owned a substantial amount of shares in Game Stop stock. Short squeeze.Edit: This podcast was recorded before Robinhood banned users from buying Game Stop.  Social Media AI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok Find us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes. Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.Support the show Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes