Jess Von Bank - Different set of lenses: Women should be the center of our design decisions

Get ready to challenge the status quo. In this episode, Jess von Bank and David Turetsky confront the fast-paced AI revolution, urging us to see beyond profit and speed. They reveal why women’s voices should lead our design decisions, advocating for a human-centric approach in a world speeding towards automation and loss of trust.

In this episode:

• Why current AI development prioritizes efficiency over human values
• The critical need for women to be at the center of AI design and decision-making
• How capitalism’s extraction model is hollowing out jobs across demographics
• The dangers of unregulated AI—bias, privacy breaches, and ethical mishaps
• Examples of AI’s impact in HR—from recruitment to unconscious bias
• The importance of governance, transparency, and interruptibility in AI systems
• Practical ideas for democratizing skills and opportunities through AI
• How to shift from reckless adoption to intentional, human-first AI strategies

Timestamps:

00:00 - The mission to center womenin AI design and HR innovation
02:05 - Jess von Bank’s journey from talent practitioner to industry analyst
06:21 - Why fast AI development risks sacrificing human values
09:01 - The false promise of EQ-focused AI and the need for broader perspectives
10:07 - Designing for safety and well-being: lessons from parenthood and Maslow’s hierarchy
13:34 - Rethinking social media and AI with a human lens in HR tech
16:21 - The hollowing out of middle and entry-level jobs due to AI
17:19 - Demographics impacted by AI-driven job displacement and systemic inequality
20:16 - The role of governance in protecting human interests and privacy
22:39 - The risks of unchecked data collection and the “out-of-control” AI genie
25:06 - The hidden costs of convenience—the loss of trust and control
30:34 - Rethinking success: measuring meaningful progress, not just adoption
34:41 - Real-world examples: democratizing recruitment through AI and reducing bias
37:08 - Opportunities to support displaced workers with AI-driven skill matching
39:39 - The call for slower, human-centered AI innovation to avoid future catastrophe

Resources & Links:

Book: The Future of Work by Jack Zenger

Jess von Bank - LinkedIn | Twitter

Capita AI Governance Framework

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TikTok’s addictive content studies

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Join us in reshaping HR and AI—center human values, demand transparency, and slow down the rush. Our future depends on it.