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Redefining AI: The Award Winning Tech Podcast

Lauren Hawker Zafer
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI
Technology
Healthcare
Entrepreneurship
Education
Homunculus Fallacy
Philosophy
Digital Divide
Surveillance
Finance
Robotics
Software Development
Immigration
Data Management
Clinical Drift
Economic Inequality
Global Infrastructure
Digital Transformation
Quantum Computing

Redefining AI is a Three-Time Award-Winning Tech Podcast. Join Lauren Hawker Zafer, Chief Operating Officer at Squirro and Stevie Silver Award–winning creator, for a bold, thought-provoking exploration of artificial intelligence. Celebrated as intellectually rigorous, globally relevant, and truly unique, the show examines how AI shapes us socially, psychologically, and even physiologically. Each e... more

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Latest Episodes

Why Most Enterprise AI Projects Hit a "Value Ceiling" — And How to Break Through | Dr. Fern Halper

What separates the companies actually winning with AI from the ones burning budget on chatbots that go nowhere? In this upcoming episode of Redefining... more

Why Most Enterprise AI Projects Hit a "Value Ceiling" — And How to Break Through | Dr. Fern Halper

What separates the companies actually winning with AI from the ones burning budget on chatbots that go nowhere? In this upcoming episode of Redefining... more

Dive into the high-fashion frontier where generative AI meets the runway. If you or your team are navigating the future of design and marketing, this is a NOT-TO-BE-MISSED episode, experts unpack the AI Fashion Revolution at Paris Fashion Week 2026, ... more

Paris Fashion Week is unique in itself, but what happens when AI comes into play and that unique angle is intensified even more? Redefining AI was invited as a media partner at the Fashion AI Expo in Paris during Paris Fashion Week 26.

Apart from a... more

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Dr. Fern Halper
AI industry analyst and expert
Episode: Spotlight Two: Data Makes the World Go Round with Dr. Fern Halper
Terry Trovato
Generative AI designer and owner of The Darcy Agency
The Darcy Agency
Episode: Episode One: Season Five: The Great Fashion Reset - From Fast to Generative
Terri Trovato
Generative AI designer
Episode: Spotlight One: Putting Luxury Fashion into Space with AI. The End of Gatekeeping in Fashion?
Sangeet Paul Choudary
Best-selling author and strategist focused on platform business models and AI-enabled ecosystems
UC Berkeley; author of Reshuffle; Thinkers50 award recipient
Episode: Full Video Episode - The Great AI Reshuffle 2026 Predictions - Who Wins When Systems Change - Sangeet Paul Choudary
René Schulte
Globally recognized expert in Generative AI, Physical AI, Spatial Computing, and Quantum Computing; head of Communities of Practice at Replay; 16-year Microsoft MVP
Replay
Episode: Full Video Episode - Episode Thirteen - The New Imagination: Generative AI and Humanity’s Next Artistic Revolution with René Schulte and Philipp Schweidler
Philip Schweidler
Partner and Director of Strategy at the Zurich Sound Agency, Toniq; sound identity designer for major brands; gold album producer
Toniq
Episode: Full Video Episode - Episode Thirteen - The New Imagination: Generative AI and Humanity’s Next Artistic Revolution with René Schulte and Philipp Schweidler
Philipp Schweidler
artist/creative professional involved in AI-assisted storytelling
Episode: Spotlight Thirteen - The New Imagination: Generative AI and Humanity’s Next Artistic Revolution with René Schulte and Philipp Schweidler
Jacob Ward
AI journalist and technology correspondent
NBC News / Al Jazeera
Episode: Spotlight Twelve: A World Without Choices - Jacob Ward on AI, Agency and The Architecture of Choice
Dr. Jack McCallum
Practicing adult and pediatric neurosurgeon, historian with a doctorate, and AI entrepreneur
Independent/Entrepreneurial ventures in medical data algorithms
Episode: Dr. Jack McCallum - Outsourcing Cognition - How AI is Physically Changing Our Minds

Host

Lauren Hawker Zafer
Host of Redefining AI

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Insightful, relevant & bitesized

    Interesting snippets throughout - nicely curated … sold!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RogerVacher
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Exposure to some of the top thought leaders and books

    Redefining AI continues to surprise me by revealing just how interconnected the world of emerging tech is. I love how the host, Lauren, demystifies complex technical terms while providing context, making it accessible and engaging. This podcast not only keeps me informed about trends, AI news and innovations, but also deepens my appreciation for the movers and shakers in this field. Thanks to this podcast, I have a much greater lens into the world of augmented intelligence. Each episode is conc... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nailia M.
    Canada2 years ago
  • Redefining AI

    Smart discussions on the role of AI in our world today - from the vastness of its applications to where it t currently sits in the business lexicon. Appreciate these real world analyses.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MJ Lilly Assoc
    United States2 years ago
  • Very interesting if you want to know more about AI

    Been following this podcast for the past months and have to say that it’s second to none in this field. Really interesting guests and vast amount of topics covered. Will surely recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andresenra
    Switzerland3 years ago
  • Great for AI newbies like me

    Outstanding job Lauren!👏. Love to listen your podcast, especially while I'm on my way to work.

    I'm looking forward to new episodes.😉

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    7imi555
    Switzerland3 years ago

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Guests and topics are consistently diverse and forward-looking, with real-world relevance.
The show is praised for approachable AI discussions that are useful for beginners and seasoned listeners alike.
Listeners praise access to top AI thought leaders and practical context for complex topics.
Insightful, bitesized and tightly edited insights are a strong value-add.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode Two: Data Makes the World Go Round with Dr. Fern Halper
Q: Which is more important to get right first, data governance or AI governance?
Her view is that data governance must come first because poor data quality leads to garbage outputs; without solid data governance, even perfect AI governance cannot ensure trustworthy results.
Episode Two: Data Makes the World Go Round with Dr. Fern Halper
Q: Why is data governance foundational for AI, and how should governance be structured for AI applications?
She argues that data governance and AI governance are distinct but complementary, with data governance ensuring trusted inputs and AI governance handling model versioning, documentation, and monitoring, plus the need for explainability under regulations like GDPR.
Episode Two: Data Makes the World Go Round with Dr. Fern Halper
Q: What do you enjoy about AI and how did you end up in this field?
Dr. Halper explains a lifelong interest in what comes next, starting as a data scientist at Bell Labs and evolving into an industry analyst focused on AI strategy and governance, with emphasis on the broader landscape beyond just tools.
Spotlight Two: Data Makes the World Go Round with Dr. Fern Halper
Q: Are you optimistic about what's next in the AI field?
Yes, there is genuine optimism tempered by concerns about how organizations treat AI agents and the need for strong governance and data foundations to prevent amplified weaknesses.
Dr. Ja-Naé Duane and Steve Fisher - SuperShifts and Smart Synergy - Transformation in the Age of Intelligence
Q: What is the single most important unlearning or mindset shift leaders should embrace in this SuperShift?
They advised auditing existing assumptions, identifying beliefs tied to those assumptions, and cultivating an anti-fragility mindset to prepare for inevitable future shocks and the accelerating pace of change.

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Explores how artificial intelligence reshapes business, culture, and creativity through candid conversations with top researchers, founders, authors, and industry leaders. Episodes emphasize AI-enabled design, platform economics, human–machine collaboration, and responsible innovation, often tying insights to real-world applications in fashion, media, education, and enterprise software. Notably, the show frequently hosts guests who push beyond hype to critique systems, reimagine workflows, and challenge established norms, making it valuable for leaders, product developers, and marketers seeking practical AI perspectives and strategic frameworks.

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2. Terry Trovato
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