185: The Human Side of Artificial Intelligence with Lori Mazor

aarmau@gmail.comOctober 3, 2023Uncategorized

In this episode, I am so excited to share this conversation with Lori Mazor.

Lori stands at the forefront of the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity, commanding the helm as the CEO of SYNTHETIVITY. This avant-garde enterprise, under her trailblazing leadership, is laser-focused on educating the present and future leaders about Generative AI, rewriting the norms of executive education. With her unique background in architecture and visionary approach to technology, Lori has educated over 3000 people on the application of Generative AI in just six months.

Known for her innovative stance on the integration of Generative AI into education, workforce development, and business operations, Lori’s insightful teachings have made significant strides in the rapidly evolving field of AI. Her work extends to esteemed institutions like Cornell Tech, Fordham University, New York Tech, NYU, Tufts, and ED3DAO, where she has taught and developed innovative curricula, including the first Gen AI course delivered to high school students an online teacher training program offered through Idaho State University.

In the earlier phases of her distinguished career, Lori made significant contributions as an architect and strategist at New York City’s prestigious academic institutions such as New York University and the City University of New York. She holds a Master of Architecture from Yale University, an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, a BA from Wellesley College, and a certification from Wharton’s Business in the Metaverse Economy.

As a celebrated multimedia artist, Lori’s creative work has been featured in renowned outlets such as the New York Times, Inside Higher Education, Crain’s New York Business, and the Wall Street Journal. In recognition of her outstanding architectural design, she received the AIA Award for Design Excellence, and Crain’s New York Business has named her one of its 40 Under 40 rising stars.

Today, Lori is a sought-after speaker, regularly sharing her expertise and visionary insights on Generative AI and the future of creativity. She is currently channeling her insights into an eagerly anticipated book on the transformative impact of Generative AI on creativity. Lori’s presentations captivate audiences, inspire forward-thinking mindsets, and reveal the disruptive potential of AI.

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Challenges & Goals

  • Trying to generate diverse images using AI tools due to their inherent bias. Her goal is to address these biases within AI systems and society at large.
  • Another challenge revolves around her desire to solve problems using technology. Her goal is to leverage her coding skills and AI to address these issues.

Surprising Takeaways

  • Lori views biases not as obstacles but as opportunities for learning and growth.
  • Lori believes that creativity exists within a spectrum influenced by structure and serendipity, which aligns with how generative AI systems operate.

Emerging Patterns

  • The importance of ethical considerations in AI usage
  • The potential of AI as a tool for social change
  • The need for continuous learning and adaptation in this rapidly evolving field
  • Focus on self-education and problem-solving through technology
  • Emphasis on human touch in customer service and education sectors

Key Moments

  1. “I teach A I with a human touch.”
  2. “AI is a mirror onto human bias.”
  3. “We need to be able to see it [bias] in order to change it.”
  4. “I am a self learner… I love to start with a problem that I want to solve…”
  5. “How do we use AI to help us do the things that it would do best…and then they could do the human touch thing?”
  6. “Look at all of your work…what are the top three things that you love doing most? Because those are the things that even if you can do them with AI, you shouldn’t.”

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