A.I. Challenge Podcast

The AI Challenge podcast is a flagship production of Carleton University’s 2025 Challenge Conference, hosted by Olivia Grandy and Audrey Pridham. Each episode, you’ll hear from leaders and scholars within the technology, business, research, and academic sectors as they discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on our society, and the risks that come with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A.I. Challenge Podcast is a technology podcast hosted by Olivia Grandy and Audrey, with 7 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Olivia Grandy and Audrey hosts A.I. Challenge Podcast, a technology show with 7 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Elena Fersman - Vice President and Head of Global AI Accelerator at Ericsson

  May 21, 20256 minS1

  <h3>Elena Fersman, Vice President and Head of Global AI Accelerator, Ericsson</h3><p>Elena Fersman is a leading expert in the field of AI, serving as Vice President and Head of Global AI Accelerator at Ericsson. In addition to her role at Ericsson, Fersman is also a docent and adjunct professor specializing in Cyber-Physical Systems and Automation at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.</p><p> </p><p>A trailblazer in AI, she is a sought-after speaker, covering topics such as generative AI, remote robotics and AI, and the transformative role AI plays in telecom. Fersman is a f...

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  Episode #6

  Kathleen Fraser - Computer Scientist at National Research Council Canada & Mary Kelly - Professor of Cognitive Science at Carleton University

  May 21, 202511 minS1

  <h3>Kathleen Fraser, Research Officer, National Research Council of Canada</h3><p>Kathleen Fraser is a computer scientist at the National Research Council Canada’s (NRC) Digital Technologies Research Centre, specializing in AI. In 2024, she represented Canada as part of the NRC delegation at the inaugural meeting of the International AI Safety Institutes and participated in an international joint testing exercise presented at the AI Action Summit in Paris in early 2025, highlighting her leadership in AI safety and ethics.</p><p> </p><p>Fraser’s research focuses on natural language processing (NLP), addressing biases and safety issues in AI. She has c...

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  Episode #5

  Jordan Zedd - Senior Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet at Privy Council Office & Kate Purchase - Senior Director for International AI Governance at Microsoft

  May 21, 20259 minS1

  <p>Jordan is the current Senior Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet at Privy Council Office, and helps lead Canada’s Artificial Intelligence Secretariat.</p><h3><br></h3><h3>Kate Purchase, Senior Director for International AI Governance, Microsoft</h3><p>Kate Purchase is the Senior Director for International AI Governance at Microsoft, based in Washington, D.C. where she leads Microsoft’s global AI governance work, shaping policy across international and multilateral forums. Prior to this, Purchase worked in the Office of the CEO at Microsoft, leading a team designed to consider the implications of technology, public opinion, strategy and corporate leader...

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  Episode #4

  Danielle Manley - Director of Carleton University’s School of Nursing & Majid Komeili - Director of the Intelligent Machines Lab at Carleton University

  May 21, 202514 minS1

  <h3>Danielle Manley, Director, School of Nursing, Carleton University</h3><p>Danielle Manley is the Director of Carleton University’s School of Nursing and a Registered Nurse specializing in healthcare innovation, curriculum development and AI in medicine and education. She has led efforts to optimize electronic healthcare charting systems and align nursing scope of practice with regulatory standards.</p><p> </p><p>Her research focuses on AI’s role in reducing administrative burdens, supporting clinician and patient autonomy and improving medical education. She is actively involved in developing nursing curricula that bridge the theory-practice gap and address healthcare provider burnout.</p><p>...

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  Episode #3

  Sonya Shorey - President and CEO of Invest Ottawa & Julien Kathiresan - Director of Finance at Mistral Venture Partners

  May 21, 202510 minS1

  <h3>Sonya Shorey, President and CEO, Invest Ottawa</h3><p>Sonya Shorey is the President and CEO of Invest Ottawa, Bayview Yards and Area X.O, leading strategic initiatives to drive AI innovation, smart mobility and economic growth. With more than 22 years of experience in technology, entrepreneurship and economic development, she specializes in corporate strategy, investment attraction and innovation-driven growth.</p><p> </p><p>At Area X.O, Shorey oversees the advancement of AI-powered smart mobility, autonomous systems and next-generation connectivity. She has played a key role in securing over $203 million in funding for AI and technology initiatives. She also c...

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