Dispatch: Diego Roel Podcast, What is Good AI Regulation
Is too much AI regulation a bad thing?
Hello Friend,
AI seems to be moving at breakneck speed, while there are many potential benefits there are also many risks - more than ever we need good AI regulation.
But what’s the right way to regulate AI?
Can too much regulation ever be a bad thing? In my article this week I consider the EU’s recent AI regulation and if thats got the balance right or wrong, and what K-Pop can teach you about that!
In my podcast episode this week, I’m proud to showcase my interview with Diego Roel, a young entrepreneur from Mexico who’s company StrapTech makes AI assisted products for the blind.
His company is using AI to transform the lives of the disabled around the world. His personal back story is as inspiring as the work he is now doing, more details on that below.
Till next time, have a great week!
Take care,
Pranath
Why Banning AI Is the Worst Thing You Can Do for Your Safety
What K-Pop can teach you about good AI regulation
As AI rapidly advances, fears about its potential dangers have led some to call for strict regulation or even outright bans. But could these well-intentioned efforts to protect us actually backfire? This thought-provoking article explores how overly restrictive AI policies might paradoxically make us less safe and less able to shape AI's development, drawing surprising parallels to K-pop and past tech revolutions.
Delving into the debate raging in France and the EU over AI regulation, the piece examines the complex trade-offs between fostering innovation and mitigating risks. It challenges readers to consider whether acting on our fears is always the wisest course, and offers a nuanced perspective on how to approach AI governance in our interconnected world. For anyone grappling with the implications of AI's rise, this article provides valuable food for thought on charting a prudent path forward.
Episode #14: Diego Roel: Ignored by Society, Empowered by AI - The Disability AI Revolution
Why society needs to recognise AI's power to transform the lives of the disabled
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Diego, a young entrepreneur from Mexico who turned his childhood passion for robotics into a groundbreaking assistive technology company using AI.
From building robots at age seven to founding Strap Tech at 22, Diego shares how he overcame family skepticism, educational challenges, and even a global semiconductor crisis to create innovative AI-powered devices that are transforming the lives of visually impaired individuals. His story is a testament to the power of following one's dreams, as well as the power of using AI to solve real-world problems helping improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable in society.
The conversation also explores the broader landscape of AI and startups, offering valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs. Diego emphasises the importance of solving genuine problems and advocates for greater accessibility in business, highlighting the often-overlooked potential of the disability market. With a mix of personal anecdotes, technical explanations, and industry perspectives, this episode provides a fascinating look at the intersection of AI, assistive technology, and entrepreneurship.
While discussions about AI often ignore the needs of the disabled and focus on dystopian fantasies, here we see how in the real world - innovative entrepreneurs like Diego and his company is using AI to improve the lives of the disabled. This episode leaves you better informed about the true potential for AI to create meaningful benefits to the lives of those too often forgotten by society.
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