AI Facts and Fears in Media with Shira Lazar
The AI Chicks explore the intertwining worlds of AI and media with the incredible Shira Lazar, Emmy-nominated host and founder of What's Trending. Shira shares valuable insights amid the media’s fearmongering on AI and remains optimistic of AI's transformative wave, giving actionable advice for navigating this space, especially for women in tech. Remember, the future is here, and staying informed and adaptable is key to thriving. Thanks for tuning in!
Show Notes
SUMMARY ON EPISODE GUEST:
Emmy-nominated digital culture trailblazer, Shira Lazar, captivated audiences in 2011 with her innovative web-first news brand, 'What's Trending'.
For over two decades, Shira has been a leading voice in the creator economy and social media trends speaking at prestigious conferences like SXSW, VeeCon, CES and C2. She was named one of Fast Company's Most Influential Women in Technology, honored on Variety's Women of Impact list, and featured on NFTNow's NFT100 Most Influential list.
From 2018 to 2022, Shira illuminated airwaves as the host of the afternoon drive show, 'Let’s Go There', on CHANNEL Q—an Audacy Original Station and the award-winning LGBTQ+ Talk Radio Network.
Additionally, at Audacy, she conceived, executive produced, and hosted 'Inside Web3', which aired on KNX News and was syndicated across numerous talk news stations in California.
In 2020, Shira also co-founded Peace Inside Live, a wellness agency and collective, dedicated to crafting bespoke programs for forward-thinking companies, teams, and communities.
Building her own brands has led her to also advise and consult with companies looking to make an impact through emerging tech.
https://www.shiralazar.com/about
EPISODE COVERS:
1. AI transforming media content creation
2. Ethical challenges of AI in media
3. Bridging tech language for general consumers
4. AI-generated misinformation and safeguards
5. Media bias influenced by AI technology
6. Potential neutral AI-media collaboration
7. Challenges as a woman in tech
8. AI's impact on reporting and advertising
9. Need for Ai journalistic neutrality
10. Blending technology with traditional journalism
11. Potential benefit of AI in media
12. AI’s role in engagement on platforms
13. Perspectives on AI, VR, and AR in media
AI and media, content creation, AI integration, ethical implications of AI, misinformation, algorithmic bias, journalism, audience engagement, media outlets, AI technologies, automated journalism, content recommendations, advertising optimization, AI-generated content, media consumption, entrepreneurship, deepfakes, media bias, AI regulation, podcasting, disinformation, broadcasting, online publishing, mass communication, AI challenges, tech innovation, personalized content, AI scrutiny, media scrutiny, AI impact on society.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 AI's portrayal in media reflects technical bias.
04:01 Media has evolved, now more opinionated. Highly scrutinized.
06:27 Entrepreneur, broadcaster, and creator in tech industry.
12:37 Positives and negatives coexist in tech and media.
14:10 Navigating being a woman in professional spaces.
17:07 Inspired by their consistent courage and action.
21:18 New York Times uses AI for journalism.
24:33 AR VR offers engaging fan experiences through IPs.