Women in AI: Sarah Bitamazire Pioneers Responsible AI Implementation

In a bid to spotlight women making significant strides in artificial intelligence, TechCrunch is launching a series of interviews featuring influential women contributing to the AI revolution. One such remarkable woman is Sarah Bitamazire, the Chief Policy Officer at Lumiera, a boutique advisory firm. She also co-authors the Lumiera Loop newsletter, which emphasizes AI literacy and the responsible adoption of AI technologies.

Prior to her role at Lumiera, Sarah served as a policy adviser in Sweden, focusing on gender equality, foreign affairs legislation, and security and defense policies.

When asked about her entry into the AI field, Sarah noted that AI found her. Given its growing impact in sectors she was heavily involved in, understanding AI’s value and challenges became crucial for offering sound advice to high-level decision-makers. Her journey began in the defense and security sector, where AI is utilized in research, development, and active warfare. Additionally, she witnessed the arts and culture sectors grapple with AI’s benefits and challenges, particularly around copyright issues, such as ongoing lawsuits against AI firms like OpenAI by several newspapers.

Sarah emphasizes that the significant impact of AI is evident when leaders from diverse backgrounds and with varying concerns increasingly seek advice on AI. The common query, “Can you brief me on this? Everyone is talking about it,” reflects AI’s pervasive influence.