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Women talkin" "bout AI

Kimberly Becker & Jessica Parker

We’re Jessica and Kimberly – two non-computer scientists who are just as curious (and skeptical) about generative AI as you are. Each episode, we chat with people from different backgrounds to hear how they’re making sense of AI. We keep it real, skip the jargon, and and explore it with the curiosity of researchers and the openness of learners.Subscribe to our channel if you’re also interested in understanding AI behind the headlines.

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53:11

The Containment Problem: Why AI and Synthetic Biology...

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2025/11/05

In this episode, Jessica teaches Kimberly about the "containment problem," a concept that explores whether we can actually control advanced technologies like AI and synthetic biology. Inspired by Mustafa Suleyman's book The Coming Wave, Jessica and Kimberly discuss why containment might be impossible, the democratization of powerful technologies, and the surprising world of DIY genetic engineering (yes, you can buy a frog modification kit for your garage). What We Cover: What is the con...

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72:54

Refusing the Drumbeat

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2025/10/18

Send us a text On saying no to “inevitable” AI—and what we say yes to instead. Kimberly and Jessica recently sat down with Melanie Dusseau and Miriam Reynoldson for an episode of Women Talkin’ ’Bout AI. We were especially looking forward to this conversation because Melanie and Miriam are our first guests who openly identify as “AI Resisters.” The timing also felt right. Both Kimberly and I have been reexamining our own stance on AI in education—how it intersects with learning, writing, and c...

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49:31

Hallucinations, Hype, and Hope: Rebecca Fordon on AI...

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2025/10/11

Send us a text In this episode of Women Talkin’ ’Bout AI, we sit down with Rebecca Fordon — law librarian, professor, and board member of the Free Law Project — to talk about how generative AI is transforming legal research, education, and the meaning of “expertise.” Rebecca helps us cut through the hype and ask harder questions: What problem are we really trying to solve with AI? Why are we using certain tools, and do we even know what data they’re built on? We talk about: 🔹 How AI is

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50:44

The Gender Gap in GenAI: Usage, Power, and Whose...

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2025/09/02

Send us a text In this episode of Women Talkin’ ‘Bout AI, we start by discussing the findings of a 2024 study "Global Evidence on Gender Gaps and Generative AI" (🔗 below). One overall finding is that women are 20–25% less likely than men to use generative AI, which unspools into something bigger: a story about power, voice, and who gets to shape the future. We also discuss own experiences in tech, noticing how the gender gap in AI isn’t just about access to tools. It’s about what counts as

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58:14

Competing with Free: Why We Closed Moxie

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2025/08/25

Send us a text In this episode, we open up about something we haven’t shared publicly before: our decision to shut down Moxie, the startup we spent years building. We talk honestly about what led to that choice—the excitement of early growth, the challenges of raising money as non-technical founders, and the impossible reality of competing with free tools from tech giants like Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft. This isn’t just a story about one company. It’s about trust, expertise, failure, and t...

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58:54

Protecting Privacy in the Digital Age with Dr. Leslie...

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2025/08/16

Send us a text Today we sit down with Dr. Leslie Gruis — mathematician, NSA veteran, and author of The Privacy Pirates — to talk about the urgent importance of protecting personal information in our tech-driven world. From children’s online privacy to the rise of corporate data exploitation, Dr. Gruis shares both her insider experience from decades in national security and her practical advice for safeguarding our digital lives. 📚 About our guest: First president of the NSA’s Women in

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63:39

Beyond Work: Post-Labor Economics with David Shapiro

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2025/08/06

Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Jessica and Kimberly interview David Shapiro to explore the concept of Post-Labor Economics. They discuss the implications of automation and AI on traditional job structures, the need for new economic measurements, and the evolving social contract. They explore the potential of Universal Basic Income and the importance of education in preparing future generations for a changing economy. The discussion emphasizes the need for a shift in how we per...

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79:05

You Can’t Teach AI Without Teaching Tech

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2025/07/27

Send us a text In this episode, hosts Jessica and Kimberly are joined by Dr. Juliana Peloche, global educator and senior AI literacy advisor at Edith Cowan University. With over 20 years of cross-cultural teaching experience in Brazil, Chile, and Australia, Juliana shares how a curious 12-year-old student sparked her journey into AI education. Together, they explore why AI literacy is more than a technical skill—it's a foundation for critical thinking, equity, and ethics in the classroom. Fro...

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46:43

Writing with AI: Voice, Agency, and the Future of...

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2025/06/02

Send us a text 🎧 Episode Summary Dr. Tamara Tate joins Jessica and Kimberly to talk about AI, education, and the evolving role of writing in a world where students can co-write with machines. Tamara shares how she transitioned from a 17-year legal career into education research, what she’s learning through the development of Papyrus AI, and why feedback, voice, and agency matter more than ever. The conversation covers everything from AI literacy and middle school classrooms to the

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57:15

Brains, Bias, and Bedtime: Raising Kids in the Age of AI

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2025/05/17

Send us a text In this episode of Women Talkin’ 'Bout AI, host Kimberly Becker sits down with Dr. Mathilde Cerioli—a cognitive neuroscientist, mom, and Chief Scientist at Everyone.AI—to unpack the complex, often messy intersections of child development, technology, and artificial intelligence. We cover: What AI can and can’t do for young mindsHow critical thinking actually develops—and why it can’t be outsourcedThe myth of "tech for tech’s sake" and why some edtech harms more than it helpsWhy...

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54:56

From Classroom to the Cutting Edge: Marissa Sadler...

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2025/04/25

Send us a text What happens when a passionate educator steps away from the whiteboard and into the world of AI? In this episode, we sit down with Marissa Sadler Holder, a former classroom teacher turned consultant/entrepreneur, and the founder of Teaching with Machines. With a master’s in e-learning and recognition as a two-time recipient of SVS’s Leading Women in AI, Marissa brings a grounded, human-centered approach to AI literacy in education. We unpack her journey from teaching French to ...

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56:11

Beyond the Hype: The Real Impact of AI on Education...

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2025/04/14

Send us a text In this episode of Women Talkin' 'Bout AI, hosts Jessica and Kimberly welcome Amanda Bickerstaff, founder and CEO of AI for Education. Amanda shares her journey from teaching to EdTech and discusses the current state of AI in education. Key topics include: The limitations and potential of AI tools in educationThe importance of AI literacy for educators and studentsHow generative AI is challenging traditional educational structuresEffective prompting techniques for AI syst...

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57:50

Creating Balance in AI Literacy: A Conversation with...

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2025/04/02

Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode of Women Talkin' 'Bout AI, hosts Dr. Kimberly Becker and Dr. Jessica Parker engage in an insightful conversation with Dr. Stella Lee, founder and chief learning strategist at Paradox Learning. With over 20 years of experience in AI, learning analytics, and digital ethics, Dr. Lee brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to the discussion. • AI literacy: Why it matters and how to teach it • Debunking AI myths in education • Using AI as a le...

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73:02

Beyond Productivity: Humanizing AI in Education

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2024/12/18

Send us a text🎙️ In this episode of Women Talkin' 'Bout AI, host Kimberly Becker welcomes Tricia Friedman, an all-around educational innovator who's been doing really future-forward and inclusive work in AI literacy and community building. In this powerful conversation, international educator and neuroqueer futurist Tricia uncovers the profound potential of AI in education while maintaining authentic human connections.Key Insights:-The critical need for AI literacy in K-12 and higher

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52:02

Academic English and AI in EMI Universities: A...

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2024/12/10

Send us a text🎙️ In this episode of Women Talkin' 'Bout AI, hosts Jessica and Kimberly dive deep into the transformative world of generative AI with Ilkem Kajcan Dipchin, an award-winning educator and AI strategist from Istanbul. They explore the transformative impact of generative AI on language learning, academic writing, and cross-cultural communication.Discover insights into:• AI's impact on language learning and academic writing• Cultural nuances in AI model development• Challenges...

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56:28

AI in Business: Insights from Award-Winning CEO Myra...

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2024/11/26

Send us a textIn this episode of Women Talkin' 'bout AI, Drs. Jessica and Kimberly welcome Myra Roldan, a pioneering leader in AI and two-time Stevie Award winner. Myra brings her unique perspective as a former applied AI engineer and current consultant to small, medium, and enterprise businesses. She discusses the cultural and ethical considerations of AI adoption, drawing parallels to other technological revolutions.📚 Content Discussed in This Episode: 00:00 Integrating AI into Business

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41:34

Teaching Writing in the Age of AI: Perspectives from...

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2024/11/12

Send us a textIn this episode, Drs. Jessica and Kimberly welcome their guest, Dr. Emily Dux Speltz, an Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics and Technology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide. Dr. Dux Speltz shares her experiences developing one of the first AI and Writing courses in the U.S., discusses her research on process-focused writing feedback, and explores how generative AI is reshaping writing instruction and assessment. The conversation explores the evolution of ...

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44:25

Research Integrity on the Line! Is Less Friction...

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2024/10/26

Send us a textIn this episode, Moxie founders Jessica and Kimberly discuss their latest tech project, Moxie 2.0. They dive into the challenges of balancing user experience with educational integrity in AI-assisted research tools, share insights from recent academic conferences, and explore how AI is impacting academic writing and research. Join them for an insightful conversation about technology, education, and ethical AI implementation.Contact Jessica or Kimberly at hello@moxielearn.ai or j...

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48:44

AI Literacy in Higher Ed: Balancing Critique and...

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2024/10/19

Join hosts Drs. Jessica and Kimberly as they welcome their first guest, Dr. Anna Mills, a leader in integrating AI in education. With 18 years of community college writing instruction experience, Anna shares her insights on AI literacy, academic integrity, and the evolving landscape of AI in higher education.Key topics discussed:-AI literacy and its importance in education-Balancing critical thinking and AI integration in writing courses-The evolution of using generative AI in writing instruc...

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31:34

AI Misconceptions and Moxie

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2024/10/11

In this inaugural episode of "Women Talkin' 'Bout AI," hosts Jessica Parker and Kimberly Becker share their journey from AI novices to creators of Moxie, an AI hub for academic researchers. They discuss their motivations, approach to AI in education, and experiences working with users. They touch on topics like the importance of iteration in AI interactions, the challenges of AI integration in academia, and the potential of AI for providing formative feedback. The episode concludes with their...

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