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From Fear to Foundation: Suvianna Greco on Building Ethical AI for Change
Episode 816th September 2025 • Empowered by AI • Michelle Muncy-Silva
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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.

👉 Resources: Visit innovativeaistudio.com for your free download to start applying today’s insights.

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