Episode 24: Can AI Help Bridge the Equity Gap?

In this enlightening conversation, Christian Ortiz, the founder of Justice AI, discusses the inspiration behind his revolutionary software aimed at dismantling social biases and promoting fairness in digital spaces. He emphasizes the importance of empathy in technology, the need to address biases in AI systems, and the real-world applications of Justice AI. Ortiz shares insights on navigating corporate spaces, the significance of language, and the importance of transparency and accountability in AI. He concludes with a powerful message about the journey of unlearning and relearning, encouraging listeners to embrace empathy for themselves and others.

Takeaways

• Empathy is the foundation of Justice AI's knowledge base.
• Bias in AI systems can vary significantly across cultures.
• Justice AI provides tools to analyze and address biases in language.
• The software aims to create a safe space for users to learn and grow.
• Christian Ortiz emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own biases.
• The journey of unlearning and relearning is essential for personal growth. 

Chapters

03:33 The Inspiration Behind Justice AI
08:42 Understanding Bias in AI Systems
14:58 Empathy as a Core Component of Justice AI
21:44 Real-World Applications and Success Stories of Justice AI
28:51 The Challenges of AI and Bias in Art
34:12 The Future of Justice AI and Its Impact
38:08 Breaking the Mold: Representation in Leadership
40:56 Coded Language and Its Impact on Society
44:47 Justice AI: A Tool for Accountability
47:41 Navigating White Spaces: Challenges in DEI
52:33 The Financial Imperative of DEI
57:29 Transforming Corporate Culture with Justice AI

Connect with Christian Ortiz

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/modatlasmedia/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealchristianortiz/

Email: christianortiz@modatlasmedia.com

Give to The Black Missions Museum: https://givebutter.com/blackmissionsmuseum

Learn more about the Unbroken Place Podcast at: www.eddypaulthomas.com/unbrokenplace

Discover the transformative power of empathy in both our personal lives and the workplace with the following resources:

• Ok...On Second Thought newsletter on Linkedin.
• Ok...On Second Thought articles.
• Ok...On Second Thought Resources for the Workplace.

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Produced by Say Some Thing Studios.

Music: "Open Door" & "I Dare You" by Little Glass Men from the free music archive. This work is openly licensed via CC BY 4.0.