Is artificial intelligence something to fear, or could it become one of our greatest tools for opportunity and impact?
In this episode of the Be S.H.E. Podcast, I sit down with technology pioneer, author, and professor, Beth Simone Noveck, to discuss how AI and emerging technologies can empower individuals, strengthen communities, and create new possibilities. Beth shares how the strong women in her family inspired her passion for technology and explains why she believes innovation can be a force for freedom, flexibility, and positive change.
Whether you’re curious about AI, navigating career changes, or wondering how technology fits into your future, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on embracing innovation with confidence instead of fear.
Beth Simone Noveck is a professor and director of the Burnes Center for Social Change at Northeastern University. She leads The Governance Lab and InnovateUS, the fastest-growing AI learning community for public sector professionals. Previously, she served as Chief AI Strategist for the State of New Jersey and has worked in the White House and 10 Downing Street, advising governments around the world on technology and policy. She is the founder of AI for Impact, whose fellows build democratic AI tools with communities. Noveck is the author of several influential books on digital governance, including Solving Public Problems, Smart Citizens, Smarter State, and Wiki Government.
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Website: https://rebootdemocracy.ai/
