<![CDATA[The AI Table]]>Discussing AI topics that matter. www.theaitable.org]]>www.theaitable.orgRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:17:06 GMTThu, 30 Apr 2026 23:02:21 GMT60The AI Table<h1>Discussing AI topics that matter. www.theaitable.org</h1>episodicThe AI Tableinfo@theaitable.orgno<![CDATA[The AI Trust Crisis: Fabricated Reports and Biased Hiring, How to Fix Broken AI Systems]]>Reid Blackman dives into the urgent dilemmas of AI—from HR tools facing lawsuits for scraping social media data and discriminating against job applicants, to big consulting firms publishing AI-generated reports with fabricated citations.

He explores how these issues are reshaping trust, accountability, and even mental health (like the proven link between social media and depression in teen girls).

Blackman shares why he wrote The Ethical Nightmare Challenge, exposing the gaps in standard AI governance and introducing his Ethical Nightmare Challenge (ENC) framework—a practical approach to identify and mitigate AI risks before they escalate.

He makes the case that ethical AI isn’t just a moral obligation but a business imperative, with clear ROI for companies that get it right.

Whether you’re a CEO navigating regulatory landmines, a tech leader building responsible systems, or a parent concerned about AI’s impact on society, this conversation will push you to ask: What’s the worst that could happen—and how do we stop it?

Takeaways

  • Evolution of AI has led to a complex risk landscape
  • Standard AI governance is inadequate for the evolving technology
  • The Ethical Nightmare Challenge framework offers a scalable and outcome-oriented approach to AI governance
]]>715aafc5-0387-4642-aea3-a59be4b4c9a1Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:03:31 GMT<p>Reid Blackman dives into the urgent dilemmas of AI—from HR tools facing lawsuits for scraping social media data and discriminating against job applicants, to big consulting firms publishing AI-generated reports with fabricated citations.</p><p></p><p>He explores how these issues are reshaping trust, accountability, and even mental health (like the proven link between social media and depression in teen girls).</p><p></p><p>Blackman shares why he wrote <i>The Ethical Nightmare Challenge</i>, exposing the gaps in standard AI governance and introducing his <b>Ethical Nightmare Challenge (ENC) framework</b>—a practical approach to identify and mitigate AI risks <i>before</i> they escalate.</p><p></p><p>He makes the case that ethical AI isn’t just a moral obligation but a <b>business imperative</b>, with clear ROI for companies that get it right.</p><p></p><p>Whether you’re a CEO navigating regulatory landmines, a tech leader building responsible systems, or a parent concerned about AI’s impact on society, this conversation will push you to ask: <i>What’s the worst that could happen—and how do we stop it?</i></p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Evolution of AI has led to a complex risk landscape</li><li>Standard AI governance is inadequate for the evolving technology</li><li>The Ethical Nightmare Challenge framework offers a scalable and outcome-oriented approach to AI governance</li></ul>no00:32:4512The AI Trust Crisis: Fabricated Reports and Biased Hiring, How to Fix Broken AI Systemsfull<![CDATA[AI and Kids: The Conversation Parents and Policymakers Can't Afford to Skip]]>The conversation with Amber Ivey, author of "AI meets AI" covers the importance of AI literacy for kids and the need for AI guardrails for kids. It delves into the impact of AI on children's interactions, social media addiction, parental role in AI literacy, kids' perspectives on AI, policy at federal and state levels, AI literacy resources for parents, and the under-discussed risks of improper AI use for kids.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Background
  • 06:07 Practical Engagement with AI
  • 11:59 Social Media and AI Addiction
  • 18:02 Parental Role in AI Literacy
  • 24:04 Considerations at Federal and State Level
  • 29:49 Under-discussed Risks of AI for Kids
]]>c9dbcfd5-f3da-475b-bf3a-28dff3809218Thu, 28 May 2026 18:20:25 GMT<p>The conversation with Amber Ivey, author of "AI meets AI" covers the importance of AI literacy for kids and the need for AI guardrails for kids. It delves into the impact of AI on children's interactions, social media addiction, parental role in AI literacy, kids' perspectives on AI, policy at federal and state levels, AI literacy resources for parents, and the under-discussed risks of improper AI use for kids.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Background</li><li>06:07 Practical Engagement with AI</li><li>11:59 Social Media and AI Addiction</li><li>18:02 Parental Role in AI Literacy</li><li>24:04 Considerations at Federal and State Level</li><li>29:49 Under-discussed Risks of AI for Kids</li></ul>no00:32:37AI and Kids: The Conversation Parents and Policymakers Can't Afford to Skipfull