In this episode of Tesseract Talks, host Marko Rukavina interviews Noelle Russell, CEO of AI Leadership Institute, discussing her extensive career in technology, the evolving role of Chief AI Officers, and her new book Scaling Responsible AI. Noelle shares insights from her journey, emphasizing the importance of understanding and applying AI technology responsibly in business. She encourages executives to embrace AI rather than fear it, highlighting the potential for innovation and growth.
Takeaways
- Noelle worked at IBM for 12 years and later at Amazon was a key player in developing Alexa’s skills.
- The Chief AI Officer role is emerging as a critical position in organizations.
- AI should empower human ingenuity rather than replace it.
- Her new book Scaling Responsible AI addresses the challenges of deploying AI responsibly.
- The analogy of baby tigers illustrates the need for oversight in AI development.
- Executives must engage with AI technology to remain competitive.
- Fear of AI can lead to missed opportunities for innovation.