Nonprofits and Human-Centered Tech with Elena Yunusov
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In this thought-provoking episode of Agents of Nonprofit, I sit down with Elena Yunusov, founder of the Human Feedback Foundation and former AI advocate at RBC’s Borealis AI lab. Together, we explore the crucial role nonprofits can play in steering artificial intelligence toward ethical, responsible, and human-centered outcomes.
Topics We Cover:
- Why Elena left corporate AI to start the Human Feedback Foundation
- How nonprofit organizations can shape the future of ethical AI
- The flawed logic behind data hoarding and the AGI obsession
- The “tobacco industry” warning for irresponsible AI development
- What responsible AI really means beyond nice-sounding principles
- Why “humans in the loop” is more than just a safety net—it’s a necessity
- How Human Feedback Foundation mentors students to build values-first tech
- The hidden dangers of synthetic data and AI’s impact on human relationships
To Learn More and Connect with Elena:
Elena Yunusov on LinkedIn
HumanFeedback.io
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