In this powerful episode of AI for Equity, Jenny and Leah speak with Christian Ortiz, a de-colonial technologist and creator of Justice AI, to unpack the deep-rooted issues of AI bias and explore what true ethical AI looks like in practice.

Christian shares how Justice AI was built through collaboration with marginalised professionals to identify and mitigate bias in organisations. Together, they discuss the importance of indigenous data sovereignty, intersectional ethics, and the ongoing challenge of keeping AI systems updated and accountable.

This episode is a call to action — to educate, unlearn, and rebuild technology for collective liberation.

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In this episode, Leah and Jenny sit down with Sumathi Menon, a trailblazer at the intersection of AI, digital marketing, and women in technology. Sumathi shares her inspiring journey from tech to digital marketing and her mission to bridge the gender gap in STEM through training, education, and cultural understanding. She explains why AI isn’t just for techies, highlighting the importance of critical thinking, communication, and human connection in shaping an inclusive AI ecosystem. From her work with GenAI and Mave Social to her advocacy for women re-entering the workforce, Sumathi brings refreshing insights into how automation, cultural perspectives, and adaptability are transforming the future of work.

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About Sumathi:

Sumathi Menon is the founder of Mave Social AI. She makes AI accessible for individuals and organisations through practical workshops, strategy sessions and hands-on demos. In addition she enables individuals and organisations get started with AI through consulting and building automations by finding their efficiency sweet spot. Her work focuses on inclusive, responsible AI adoption and empowering non-traditional learners, especially as the regional lead of Women Defining AI she strives to move women and non-binary individuals from simply using AI to actively building with it.She is a regular panelist and podcast guest on AI strategy, its responsible & ethical use and bias mitigation. She is a member of Conscious advertising Network and is Vice Chair for Citizens Advice Wandsworth Trustee board.

Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumathimenon

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Series 2 of the AI for Equity podcast kicks off with Jenny Garrett OBE and Leah-Sunshine Garrett sharing their excitement for a new chapter of conversations on AI, equity, and innovation. In this opening episode, they reflect on their backgrounds in AI and explore how technology is reshaping some of the most pressing issues in society.

From improving workplace diversity and fairness to supporting victims of gender-based violence, AI’s potential to drive meaningful change is front and centre. Jenny and Leah also examine how AI is revolutionising healthcare diagnostics, the ethical dilemmas of data privacy, and the role of community engagement in shaping a more equitable future.

This conversation sets the stage for a season of curiosity, learning, and critical reflection, highlighting both the promise and the challenges of AI in building a fairer world.