WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 28, 2025) – EqualAI, a nonprofit organization committed to promoting responsible AI governance, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to deepen and broaden AI literacy across industries and communities. This initiative includes new resources and an expanded focus for EqualAI’s popular podcast, In AI We Trust?, co-hosted by EqualAI President and CEO Miriam Vogel and cultural and educational thought leader Rosalind Wiseman, who is renowned for her global work on leadership, education and interpersonal dynamics.
Through its new efforts, EqualAI aims to equip individuals, educators, policymakers, and organizations with the tools to confidently navigate AI technologies in their professional and personal lives. A centerpiece of this initiative is an in-depth AI literacy podcast series, which will feature prominent leaders in technology, education, and governance, such as Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD), danah boyd (founder of Data & Society), Mason Grimshaw (IndigiGenius), Judy Spitz (Break Through Tech), and others.
“Rosalind Wiseman and I are excited to share our conversations with AI policy leaders to discuss why they are focused on AI literacy, exploring how it can empower people to engage with AI confidently and make informed decisions on AI use,” said EqualAI President and CEO Miriam Vogel. “Each of these conversations explores the extraordinary opportunities unlocked by AI use, but also addresses the key variable: the transformative potential of AI depends on how well individuals, communities and institutions are prepared to understand and use it properly.”
“As technology changes how we learn, it is even more important for all of us to be AI literate,” said Rosalind Wiseman. “I am joining Equal AI in this collaboration because we are all in a dynamic relationship with this technology. It is essential that we understand its impact on our thinking, how we teach and are taught, and our capacity to critique the information it gives us. All of this leads to an essential truth – as AI is increasingly present in our lives and influences our perspective on the world, it is even more important to develop the skills to competently and ethically manage our interactions with others. Equal AI has been at the forefront of this complex conversation and I am honored to be part of this new focus of its work.”
Key Features of EqualAI’s New AI Literacy Initiative:
- Expanded Podcast Series – In AI We Trust?
With a global audience, EqualAI’s podcast will now feature a special AI literacy series focusing on how AI impacts society and practical steps individuals and organizations can take to engage with it. Episodes will highlight cross-sector leaders offering insights on AI’s ethical use and benefits. - Centralized Educational Hub
EqualAI will create a resource hub on its website to provide educators, policymakers, and the public with trustworthy, up-to-date materials on AI literacy. These resources aim to empower communities with the knowledge to engage with AI effectively and responsibly. - Stakeholder Engagement & Convenings
In line with EqualAI’s mission to foster multi-stakeholder dialogue, the initiative will bring together experts from across fields to amplify AI literacy efforts, share best practices, and support broader AI adoption. - Workshops and Events
Building on its successful “Deep Dive” workshops for congressional staff, EqualAI will expand its programming to include events and training for diverse stakeholders. These gatherings will align AI literacy efforts and promote collaboration between policymakers, educators, and industry leaders.
AI Literacy’s Broader Implications
The new initiative reflects EqualAI’s commitment to advancing broader AI adoption. “These resources and conversations are designed to empower people with the knowledge and confidence to leverage AI safely and effectively,” said Vogel. “Our work emphasizes that informed communities are key to fostering ethical AI innovation.”
The initiative is supported in part by a grant from the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, enabling EqualAI to expand its reach and impact in advancing AI literacy.
For more information about EqualAI’s initiatives or to explore their AI literacy resources, visit EqualAI.org or contact them at contact@equalai.org.
About EqualAI
EqualAI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping companies, policymakers, and leading institutions define and implement AI governance frameworks that foster innovation and enable responsible AI adoption.
About In AI We Trust?
EqualAI’s podcast In AI We Trust? brings together global leaders and experts to explore the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence with a focus on AI governance, and its societal impact. The AI literacy series, co-hosted by Miriam Vogel and Rosalind Wiseman, offers thoughtful conversations.
About Miriam Vogel
Miriam Vogel is a recognized leader in AI governance and policy, with a proven track record of working with C-suites, boards of directors, policymakers, and legal experts to establish and operationalize best practices for legal compliance and governance in Fortune 100 companies across diverse industries. As president and CEO of EqualAI, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing AI governance, Miriam leads efforts to ensure AI is developed and deployed responsibly and focuses on broadening AI literacy.
Vogel chairs the National AI Advisory Committee (NAIAC) and hosts the podcast In AI We Trust?. A member of the Council on Foreign Relations and senior advisor to the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), Miriam has also taught Technology Law and Policy at Georgetown University Law Center, where she chaired the alumni board and sits on the Board of Visitors.
Her extensive public service includes leadership roles in the White House under two administrations and legal positions such as general counsel of WestExec Advisors, associate general counsel at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and attorney at Sheppard Mullin. Miriam began her legal career clerking for a federal judge in Denver after earning her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.
About Rosalind Wiseman
Rosalind is a global thought leader; she speaks on leadership, conflict, communication, and youth culture in government, corporations, and educational institutions. Rosalind is the best-selling author of nine books, including the New York Times bestsellers Queen Bees and Wannabes – the inspiration for the Mean Girls movie and musical franchise – and Masterminds & Wingmen, named Best Parenting Book by Books for a Better Life.
Currently, she serves as a senior leadership consultant at the U.S. State Department’s Office for Overseas Schools which serves over 195 schools throughout the world and a consultant at the Texas Science Behavior and Mind Institute. She contributed to David Yeager’s recently published book 10 to 25: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation And Making Your Own Life Easier.
