AI Literacy Series Ep. 7: Open Source Under Threat: Andrew Ng Issues a Call to Action

In this episode of In AI We Trust? , Dr. Andrew Ng joins co-hosts Miriam Vogel and Rosalind Wiseman to discuss AI literacy and the need for widespread AI understanding. Dr. Ng makes a call to action that everyone should learn to code, especially with AI-assisted coding becoming more accessible. The episode also addresses AI fears and misconceptions, highlighting the importance of learning about AI for increased productivity and potential career growth. The conversation further explores AI's potential for positive large-scale social impact, such as in climate modeling, and the challenges of conveying this potential amidst widespread fears across the general public. The discussion addresses AI's potential for social good, the urgent need for AI education and upskilling, and the complexities of AI integration in education. This important episode underscores Andrew, Miriam & Rosalind’s belief in the transformative potential of AI when individuals are empowered to manage, adapt and build with it, fostering innovation across various sectors and in user’s daily lives. The EqualAI AI Literacy podcast series builds on In AI We Trust? ’s global reach, focusing specifically on AI literacy. Featuring prominent leaders in the technology, education, and governance fields, this special series will provide listeners with valuable insights and discussions around AI’s impact on society, leading efforts in this area of AI literacy, and how listeners can benefit from these experts and tools. Related Resources Episode Blog Post Andrew Ng: Should we fear an AI-driven existential crisis? ( In AI We Trust? , Jan. 2024) DeepLearning.AI Coursera

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AI Literacy Series Ep. 7: Open Source Under Threat: Andrew Ng Issues a Call to Action is an episode from In AI we Trust? by Miriam Vogel.

This episode is 53:10 long.

This episode was published on Apr 23, 2025.

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