Information Changes Everything: The Podcast

412: Essential lessons for entrepreneurs with Jason Blessing

08/06/2024

In this episode, Jason Blessing, CEO of Plex Systems and current UMSI advisory board member, offers insights and tips for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Information Changes Everything: The Podcast. Episode 411: Transforming education through AI. Dora Demszky. Assistant professor, Stanford University. umsi.info/podcast. News and research from the world of information science.

411: Transforming education through AI with Dora Demszky

07/30/2024

In this episode, Dora Demszky, an assistant professor at Stanford University, discusses the unprecedented potential of large language models (LLMs) in scaling various aspects of education.

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410: Jeff Furman on the evolution of Ben & Jerry's social mission

07/23/2024

In this episode, we put the spotlight on Jeff Furman, chair of the board of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. Join us as Furman takes us back to the early days of Ben & Jerry’s in the 1980s, sharing how the company’s humble beginnings evolved into a powerful social mission.

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409: Lise Vesterlund exposes the invisible labor holding women back

07/16/2024

In this episode, we hear from economist and professor Lise Vesterlund, who examines why women in the workforce are disproportionately asked to perform “non-promotable work.” This work, often essential yet undervalued, leaves women overcommitted and underutilized in their careers.

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Information Changes Everything: The Podcast. Karandeep Singh, Associate professor, UMSI and Michigan Medical School & Associate CMIO for artificial intelligence, Michigan Medicine. News and research from the world of information science.

408: Anticipating AI failures in healthcare with Dr. Karandeep Singh

07/09/2024

In this episode, Dr. Karandeep Singh, a leader in machine learning within health systems, discusses the common challenges and failures in AI model implementation in health care. Using real-world examples, Dr. Singh addresses issues such as reproducibility, transportability and intervention efficacy. He offers insights on anticipating these challenges, estimating their impact, and designing better interventions to improve patient care.

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407: Transforming libraries, archives, and museums to fight epistemicide with Beth Patin

07/02/2024

In this episode, Beth Patin, an assistant professor at Syracuse University's School of Information Studies, looks into the transformative potential of libraries, archives and museums in combating epistemicide. Through compelling case studies and historical analysis, Patin discusses the profound impact of epistemicide on individuals, communities and societies, and emphasizes the urgent need for action.

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Information Changes Everything: The Podcast. Xuan Lu, research fellow, University of Michigan School of Information. News and research from the world of information science.

406: Enhancing remote work sustainability through human-centered data science with Xuan Lu

06/25/2024

In this episode, we look at the shift from in-person workplaces to remote work. UMSI research fellow Xuan Lu shares a human-centered data science approach to improving the sustainability of remote workers and teams.

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Information Changes Everything: The Podcast. Florian Schaub, associate professor, University of Michigan School of Information. News and research from the world of information science.

405: “Is technology killing privacy?” with Florian Schaub

06/18/2024

In this episode, we hear from Florian Schaub, an associate professor at the University of Michigan School of Information and the U-M College of Engineering. Schaub discusses the intricate relationship between privacy and technology, focusing on how companies like Google and Facebook track user actions and the implications of this data collection on our daily lives. He also explores potential solutions to better inform and protect consumers.

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Information Changes Everything: The Podcast. Paul Woods, CEO & Chief Creative Officer, Edenspiekermann. News and research from the world of information science.

404: Paul Woods on designing the future of automotive UX

06/11/2024

In this episode, we hear from Paul Woods, an award-winning designer, author and the former CEO of the global design agency Edenspiekermann. Woods shares his insights on why automotive user experience (UX) is one of the most exciting areas for designers today. He discusses his journey from public transport enthusiast to a leading figure in automotive tech, emphasizing the importance of user-centric design, rapid prototyping and inclusive design principles.

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Information changes everything: the podcast. Merve Hickok, Lecturer, University of Michigan School of Information and Founder, AIethicist.org. News and research from the world of information science.

403: The path to global AI regulations with Merve Hickok

06/04/2024

In this episode, we look at the complex world of AI policy and regulations with Merve Hickok. Hickok is a globally renowned expert on AI policy, ethics and governance, and the founder of AIethicist.org. She brings a wealth of knowledge from her roles at the University of Michigan School of Information and the Michigan Institute of Data Science.

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