Where AI Belongs, with Kate Tollenaar

Where does AI belong - in our daily lives, industry and society? In this episode, host Jen Dobbie sits down with Kate Tollenaar, Director of Government and Enterprise for IBM ANZ, to discuss the evolution of AI, its real-world applications, and the importance of gender diversity in tech. Kate, who has a background in AI, cybernetics, and a 20-year military career, shares her insights on AI’s history, the rise of applied AI, and the critical role of trust and transparency in AI governance. Jen and Kate discusses AI hallucinations, the impact of AI on misinformation, and how governments and corporations must ensure AI is used responsibly.

A major part of the discussion centres around women in AI and tech, highlighting the underrepresentation of women in AI development and its impact on bias in AI systems. Kate emphasises that more women need  ...