Episode 8

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16th Sep 2025

From Fear to Foundation: Suvianna Greco on Building Ethical AI for Change

Welcome to Empowered by AI. In this episode, Michelle sits down with Suvianna Greco, founder of the AI for Change Foundation. Suvianna shares how she went from a background in law and human rights to leading a global movement around ethical, people-first AI.

Her Journey Into AI [01:00]




  • Why Suvianna launched the AI for Change Foundation in 2025



  • The tension between hype vs. fear around AI—and why she believes the truth lives in the middle


Explaining Responsible AI [03:00]




  • How she breaks down responsible AI for people outside of tech



  • The difference between ethics (the why) and responsibility (the how)


The AI for Change Summit [04:00]




  • Goals for the upcoming summit in partnership with IBM



  • Why early choices in AI adoption set norms for decades


Urgent Ethical Issues [05:00]




  • Why holding Big Tech accountable is non-negotiable



  • The risks of deploying AI tools without child safety in mind


Balancing Innovation & Fairness [07:00]




  • Why AI literacy should be as basic as digital literacy



  • How education can bridge the gap between innovation and responsibility


Women in AI Leadership [08:00]




  • Why women bring essential perspectives to AI decision-making



  • Shaping culture so women feel respected, not dismissed


Advice for Entrepreneurs [10:00]




  • Mindset shifts to overcome imposter syndrome



  • Questions to ask when adopting AI tools so they align with your values


How to Connect [13:00]




  • AI for Change Summit details (Helsinki & online, November 2025)



  • Connect with Suvianna on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok


Closing [14:00]


Michelle recaps why ethical, responsible AI is everyone’s business—and how women entrepreneurs have a unique role to play.

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