The ‘Embedded’ podcast series brings African innovation and global AI expertise to communications professionals
The Internet, November 26, 2024. The Rundown Studio announces the launch of “Embedded”, a podcast series that demystifies artificial intelligence for communications professionals.
Hosted by former CNN anchor and The Rundown Studio co-founder Zain Verjee, the series features in-depth conversations with leading AI innovators and thinkers. The inaugural season features a powerful lineup of guests including LinkedIn’s Chief Economic Opportunity Officer Aneesh Raman, Mastercard’s Senior Counsel Artificial Intelligence, Rashida Richardson, and renowned Indigenous Knowledge Scholar Wakanyi Hoffman, exploring everything from the future of work to ethical AI development and the integration of African philosophical principles in artificial intelligence.
The series spans crucial conversations about AI’s impact on global workforces, ethical frameworks, cultural integration, and practical applications in journalism and African innovation.
“AI will transform the world of journalism and communications. Through Embedded, we’re making these transformative innovations accessible to
everyone, helping professionals understand not just the technology but its impact on how we communicate and connect.” says Zain Verjee.”
“Embedded” bridges the gap between complex AI technology and practical applications in communications, offering listeners actionable insights from the frontlines of the AI revolution. Each episode explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping our world and what it means for the future of human interaction.
Thomas Brasington, co-founder of The Rundown Studio, emphasizes the series’ unique approach: “AI can code and run chatbots – that’s the easy part. In Embedded, we’re testing it against the real challenges of global communications: truth, nuance, and cultural context — and it may not be what you expect.”
10 new episodes of “Embedded” will be released weekly on all major podcast platforms.
About Zain Verjee:
With the launch of her new podcast series Embedded, Zain Verjee aims to demystify a world she’s come to embrace: technology and AI, and its place in a modern communications strategy. Embedded is global in nature but has a particular focus on Africa, and showcases African expertise and thought leadership. A Fellow at the Digital, Data, Design Institute at Harvard, Tech for All Lab, Zain is using her platform to redefine how AI can be harnessed in the communications world.
In collaboration with the Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies, she produced The Newsroom Blueprint, a guide for future-proofing newsrooms in an era of mis and dis-information. Zain is currently working on an MVP of an innovative new product, Pressmate, developed in conjunction with Rundown co-founder Thomas Brasington. Pressmate will streamline press release design and free up hours of time for communications teams – whilst retaining the human oversight, instinct and expertise which make communications most effective.
About The Rundown Studio:
The Rundown is a Generative AI product studio where tools are built to help communications teams learn, use and enjoy technology that makes teams more efficient, and improves storytelling.
For media inquiries or to request an interview with Zain Verjee or Thomas Brasington please contact: press@therundown.studio Embedded link : https://www.therundown.studio/embedded www.therundown.studio
