In the inaugural episode of The Fuse & The Flint, hosts Pia Opulencia, Head of Product and Gen AI at 8th Light, and Jeff Mielke, Design Director at 8th Light, dive into the exciting and evolving world of AI design. Together, they explore key considerations for incorporating generative AI into products, discuss responsible design frameworks, and share actionable strategies to ensure fairness, transparency, and user-centricity in AI-driven applications. (02:39) - Aligning on user journeys (06:03)- Key considerations for responsible AI integration(07:18) - Actionable strategies for designing AI-powered products Pia Opulencia, Head of Product and Gen AI: Pia Opulencia, Head of Product at 8th Light, brings over 15 years of experience in tech-forward product development. She has led product management at companies like Evive, Hologram Inc., Narrative Science, and Relativity, and taught Product Management for AI at Northwestern Kellogg University's MBA in AI program. Jeff Mielke, Design Director: Jeff Mielke, Design Director at 8th Light, has a rich background in software engineering and UX design. He developed Citibank's first mobile banking app and Time Warner's inaugural iPad magazine app. At Google, he enhanced Workspace, YouTube Music, and Google Ads. Jeff is a storyteller and tech enthusiast, passionate about crafting captivating experiences. Key Points: Always begin with user research and problem discovery before applying AI solutions.Incorporate feedback loops and transparency mechanisms to minimize AI risks like hallucinations.Leverage explainability and governance strategies to align with compliance requirements in regulated industries. Resources: AI Resource HubDesigning for AI: Unveiling a New Set of PersonasEmbracing AI: Transforming the Future of Design and CreativityHow to Address and Mitigate Bias in AI Product Design If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please follow The Fuse & The Flint on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It really helps others find the show. Podcast episode production by Dante32.
