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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · 13h

Love this, Noelia: "The purpose is transparency! The outcome for me is mental clarity; the outcome for my clients is, hopefully, trust." We all HAVE an AI policy, even if it's not conscious or written down; thinking about our values and tasks and writing it down is a valuable action anyone can do.

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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · 13h

#ChatGPT says there's an "Open Substack mirror" that can bypass our #AI training opt-outs. But it might be more like a funhouse mirror. Check out these annoying and odd discoveries we made in the past week while using #LLMs to analyze our AI, Software, & Wetware interviews on #EverydayEthicalAI.

A tale of two LLMs: How ChatGPT and Copilot gaslit us in completely different ways

Is there really an "Open Substack mirror"? Some annoying and odd discoveries Lakshmi and I made while analyzing data from "AI, Software, & Wetware" interviews for our ABC conference presentation.

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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · 2d

Welcome!

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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · 18d

Appreciate @codelikeagirl.bsky.social for highlighting how the @shewritesai.org directory started and how it’s growing into a community to support #WomenInAI !

#DiversityInTech #ArtificialIntelligence

Code Like A Girl @codelikeagirl.bsky.social · 21d

One message. Zero women on a “top AI writers” list.

That spark grew into SheWritesAI—A global directory of 500+ women & nonbinary voices in AI across 50+ countries, created by @karensmiley.com

substack.com/home/post/p-...

The Story of SheWritesAI: Building a Home for Women in AI

How a single message grew into a movement of 500+ voices

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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · Sep 14

“Everyday Ethical AI” is officially out and it’s a Top New Release (#2 in Science & Math Ethics). Get your copy today ($0.99!) and learn how to protect your families & businesses from AI risks and benefit from its power. Join me in the #EthicalAI movement!

www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNMPSLBS

Everyday Ethical AI - Amazon book purchase page

Amazon book purchase page for Everyday Ethical AI by Karen Smiley.

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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · Sep 12

Looking for practical guidance on #AI that doesn’t require a computer science degree?

I wrote Everyday Ethical AI for families, solopreneurs, and small businesses.
Ebook preorders are now open (intro price is just $0.99) - check it out!

Paperback and hard cover editions coming within the week.

Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · Sep 2

Coming on Sept. 14, 2025: "Everyday Ethical AI: A Guide For Families & Small Businesses"

No technical background required. Learn about key risks and 5 practical actions for using #AI safely, wisely, and confidently at home or on the job.

everydayethicalai.com

www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...

3D view of the cover of the upcoming book "Everyday Ethical AI", on a tablet, a phone, and in paperback

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She Writes AI @shewritesai.org · Sep 7

NEW: please welcome @codelikeagirl.bsky.social, @kimberlybecker.bsky.social, @projectpals.bsky.social, and @lotteelsa.bsky.social to the @shewritesai.org starter pack and list!

Curious about what our 500+ writers have to say about #AI and #data? Check out the new weekly digests! Here's the latest:

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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · Sep 2

Coming on Sept. 14, 2025: "Everyday Ethical AI: A Guide For Families & Small Businesses"

No technical background required. Learn about key risks and 5 practical actions for using #AI safely, wisely, and confidently at home or on the job.

everydayethicalai.com

www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...

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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · Aug 29

❌ Don’t let anyone shame you for using genAI.

❌ AND don’t let anyone shame you for choosing not to use genAI.

Shaming PEOPLE solves nothing. Let’s focus on shaming the COMPANIES who offer unprivate, insecure, un #ethicalAI tools.

GenAI users can and should strive to offset the harms, though.

AI Vanguard Society

Exploring AI's Future in Work, Culture, and Innovation. We are a community of those curious about AI in all of its aspects banding together to try to make sense of this brave new world. Will you join ...

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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · Aug 16

Hmm, I never use genAI for my writing, but I've often put bold subheadings on longer bullets in some articles. (Predating genAI, so maybe it learned that from me and others. sorry!) Aside from style, I agree that stereotyping millennials (or any other 'generation') like this is usually unhelpful :)

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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · Aug 16

🫛 This week's "AI, Software, & Wetware" features an audio #interview on #EthicalAI with 🇨🇦 Canada-based artist and retreat facilitator @amanda-jeanne.bsky.social, author of "Squirrel Brain, Chickadee Soul". Check out her #generativeAI stories & share your thoughts!

#SheWritesAI #Neurodiversity

🗣️ AISW #071: Amanda Jeanne, Canada-based artist and retreat facilitator

Listen now | Audio interview with Canada-based artist and retreat facilitator Amanda Jeanne on her stories of using AI and how she feels about AI using people's data and content (audio; 39:08)

ai6p.karensmiley.com

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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · Aug 7

This promises to be a great conversation about #generativeAI !

Women in AI Ethics official account @womeninaiethics.bsky.social · Aug 7

🤔 To use Generative AI or not to use it?

Join the AI debate hosted by @hessiejones.bsky.social and @womeninaiethics.bsky.social founder, Mia Shah-Dand on last Tuesdays as they discuss both sides of the most critical issues of our times.

Registration is free! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Last Tuesdays at 11a PT/2p ET Join the AI Debate
Hessie Jones
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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · Aug 7

🫛 This week's "AI, Software, & Wetware" features an audio #interview on #EthicalAI with 🇦🇺 Australia-based regenerative systems designer @jaxnic.bsky.social, who writes "Towards Gen2200 With Jax". Check out their AI stories and let us know what you think!

#ResponsibleAI #AISW #SheWritesAI

🗣️ AISW #070: Jax NiCarthaigh, Australia-based regenerative systems designer

Audio interview with Australia-based regenerative systems designer Jax NiCarthaigh on their stories of using AI and how they feel about AI using people's data and content (audio; 64:58)

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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · Jul 28

So many people tout the benefits of AI. I want to help everyone to know the risks *too* to protect their families & businesses. That’s why I’m offering my 33-page ebook “Five Everyday AI & Data Risks” FREE through Aug. 25. Claim your copy and share the link with people you care about!

Six Peas Press book - Five Everyday AI & Data Risks

Book 'Five Everyday AI & Data Risks: How Smart Systems Affect Our Wetware & Our Daily Lives' on Six Peas Press

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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · Jul 25

My new ebook is available now through Aug. 25, #FREE! Please share; everyone should know about these key risks of #AI & #data to better protect themselves their families & businesses. These are sample chapters from my upcoming #EthicalAI book; any & all feedback is appreciated!

@shewritesai.org

Six Peas Press @sixpeas.net · Jul 25

#FREE: Get your copy of "Five Key AI & Data Risks Affecting Our Wetware & Lives" sample #ebook, and more. It covers key #AI & #data #risks everyone should know about, even people who don’t seek out AI tools to use. Because we're all using or being used by AI nowadays. Giveaway expires Aug. 25, 2025.

Non-Fiction Freebies (July to August)

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · Jul 17

Happy Thursday, folks! This week's "AI, Software, & Wetware" features an audio interview on #EthicalAI with 🇺🇸 USA-based founding #AI / #ML engineer Srivatsav Nambi. Check it out and let us know your thoughts!

#ResponsibleAI #AiSoftwareWetware #AISW #Interviews #GenerativeAI #SheWritesAI

🗣️ AISW #068: Srivatsav Nambi, USA-based founding AI engineer

Listen now | Audio interview with USA-based founding AI engineer Srivatsav Nambi on his stories of using AI and how he feels about AI using people's data and content (audio; 24:04)

ai6p.karensmiley.com

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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · Jul 15

For folks interested in career paths in tech, here’s my story. Among other things, we discussed the good and bad advice I got in high school, and why I think humanities (the A in STEAM) are vitally important for engineers and techies:

#WomenInSTEM #DiversityInTech #CareerAdvice

On the air and in the other chair

My first public podcast as a guest, not a host, is now live on "Aarna's News | Inspiring and Uplifting Stories of Women In STEM"

karensmiley.substack.com

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leslieleonetti.bsky.social @leslieleonetti.bsky.social · Apr 4

Who Cares About the Ethics of AI? Women Do - by Ann Skeet at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University
www.scu.edu/ethics/event...

Who Cares About the Ethics of AI? Women Do

By prioritizing empathy, mutual respect, and ethical behavior, we can build virtual communities that reflect the best of humanity and honor everyone's dignity.

www.scu.edu

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Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · Jun 30

This, btw, is why so many of their commercials failed to resonate. A little girl doesn’t need a chatbot to help craft a letter to her favorite athlete. The only people who think she does are the people selling chatbots.

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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · Jun 18

Our @shewritesai.org community is now live on #Substack. We're 440+ strong and growing, across 50+ countries. Connect with those who also write on Bluesky in the new Starter Pack: go.bsky.app/V6KAea1

#DiversityInSTEM #ArtificialIntelligence #EthicalAI #AIinEducation #HypeWomen #SheWritesAI

She Writes AI @shewritesai.org · Jun 18

The #SheWritesAI #StarterPack is now up and running with the (first) 37 writers in our community! Use it to find amazing women & nonbinary folks writing about AI and data on Substack & Bluesky. go.bsky.app/V6KAea1

To be added to this starter pack: DM your Bluesky handle to substack.com/@shewritesai

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She Writes AI @shewritesai.org · Jun 17

📢 Our new #SheWritesAI community site is now live on Substack! 🎉 This newsletter site hosts a directory of 440+ #women and #nonbinary folks worldwide writing about #AI and #data on Substack. We are building it into a community to better support these writers and help their voices be heard. Join us!

Welcome to She Writes AI!

Who we are and why we're here

shewritesai.substack.com

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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · Jun 14

Thank you - that's a helpful study on responsible AI and the business benefits from it!

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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · Jun 12

Thank you, Lynoure! Irina @iethics.bsky.social, what do you think?

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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · Jun 11

That’s my take as well, @lynoure.bsky.social Do you perhaps have any ideas on how we can get data on costs & risks and make the business case?

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Karen Smiley (Everyday Ethical AI) @karensmiley.com · Jun 11

Curious to hear thoughts on "the business case for AI ethics" from my colleagues in AI, business, and ethics, or anyone who's currently using AI-based tools (essentially everyone):

aaab.karensmiley.com/p/do-we-need...

#EthicalAI #ResponsibleAI #BusinessCase #Sustainability #DEI #SheWritesAI

Do we need a business case for ethical AI?

Why AI ethics is like DEI and sustainability - or, how to encourage more business people to do the right thing, even if it's not for what we may think are the 'right' reasons

aaab.karensmiley.com

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