Spring into AI Ethics: #WxAISocialSaturday with Kate Carter & Summer Poletti

In our latest #WxAISocialSaturday, hosts Kate Carter, PhD candidate in AI & Healthcare, and Summer Poletti, founder of RiseAI and sales innovation leader, guided the Women x AI community through a dynamic, timely dialogue on where AI is headed—and what it means for us all.

From springtime AI inventions to the ethical crossroads of automation, this session sparked some of the most reflective and creative responses we’ve seen yet.

💡 About the Hosts:

Kate Carter, MSc, MALM, is a trailblazing PhD candidate and global advocate for diversity and ethics in AI. She’s currently contributing to National Black AI Literacy Week and the AI 2030 as a Global Fellow.

Summer Poletti is the founder and CRO at Rise of Us; her new RiseAI Sales Accelerator empowers lean teams to grow sustainably—leveraging AI tools with human-led coaching. Through her podcast, Revenue Remix, she hosts visionary leaders (many from this community!).

Together, they brought thoughtfulness, humor, and heart to the table.

🌿 Community Reflections: Innovation, Ethics, and Upskilling

🧠 On AI Ethics in Economic Downturns:

"Every approach to AI needs to be human-centered and driven by the universal moral and ethical standards we live and are guided by. Period." – Jedidah K

While many community members shared concern that ethics may be sidelined by profit-driven motives, others championed regulation, transparency, and education as the path forward.

"Companies should ensure AI solutions are affordable and accessible, especially for underserved communities, while maintaining ethical standards." – Naomi Mwelu Kilungu

This sparked a broader reflection on how leadership teams must proactively integrate AI literacy, ethical standards, and environmental sustainability into their transformation strategies. The consensus? Ethics can’t be an afterthought—it needs to lead the way.

📈 On Upskilling for the Future:

Across the thread, one theme came through loud and clear: AI is here to stay—and so is the need to skill up. Community members emphasized that simply using AI isn’t enough. The future belongs to those who can understand and lead with AI. Many participants discussed the importance of learning to lead with AI, not just use it.

“The most successful workers will be those who can select the right tools and understand how they work.” – Tara Bonhorst

Others emphasized pairing domain expertise with AI fluency and emotional intelligence.

"I would focus on this trio: your domain expertise x AI toolkit x EQ." – Mervi Pänkäläinen

For many women in the community, especially those balancing careers and caregiving, upskilling isn’t just about technical training—it’s about reclaiming agency in a rapidly evolving workforce. Whether through newsletters, podcasts, or interactive AI tools, our community is finding accessible, flexible ways to stay ahead.

🌸 Spring AI Tools – A Creative Bloom: What do you get when you ask a global community of women in AI to imagine their dream spring-inspired tech tool? A burst of innovation, joy, and surprisingly practical use cases. From AI-powered gardening guides to robotic housekeepers, the ideas flowed with humor and imagination.

From pollen-detecting drones to allergy-sensing nanobots and species-detecting garden apps, creativity was in full bloom!

This playful prompt proved powerful. It reminded the community that AI isn’t just about enterprise systems or big tech—it’s also about daily life, creativity, and solving real-world problems with empathy and accessibility.

And yes, there were plenty of votes for robots that can tackle spring cleaning on their own!

🥇 Bonus AI Resources Shared:

• Do That Dave – AI News RSS: Curated daily feed focused on the societal and ethical impacts of AI, ideal for those seeking a human-centered perspective on tech news.

• AI Genie Chatbot: A 24/7 AI-powered assistant for professionals—streamline your tasks, create content, and boost productivity. Available on web and as a ChatGPT plugin.

• AI for Peace Africa Newsletter: A newsletter advancing ethical AI and peace-focused technology for African communities. Created by and for changemakers.

• Castmagic: Automates content creation from audio—turn podcasts, webinars, and meetings into ready-to-use blog posts, emails, and social content.

• Superhuman Newsletter: Weekly AI intelligence drops featuring the most useful tools, news, and prompts to stay sharp in a fast-evolving field.

• Google DeepMind: A global leader in advanced AI research, DeepMind is setting the standard for innovation in health, energy, and general AI.

• TechCrunch – AI Section: Breaking news and analysis on AI startups, trends, and policies—from one of tech’s most influential media platforms.

• Let’s Talk AI Newsletter by Naomi Caietti: Focused on AI literacy, leadership, and inclusion—especially for women, freelancers, and small business owners.

• Masters of Scale – AI Episodes: Reid Hoffman’s podcast on leadership and innovation, with special episodes diving into AI strategy, ethics, and growth.

• The AI Daily Brief Podcast: Daily AI updates in under 10 minutes, perfect for staying informed on AI policy, breakthroughs, and tech trends.

• Leadership Development Carnival: A monthly round-up of leadership tips, featuring AI strategy insights and thought leadership by Naomi Caietti and others.

  
  

Check out our running list of tools from WxAI Social Saturday it shares tools suggested by our community each week.

✨ Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

We want to hear your take next Saturday! What AI challenge or question is on your mind? Join us for the next #WxAISocialSaturday and be part of this powerful global movement of women building the future of AI.