Hey Ai!
Hey AI! is a podcast that simplifies artificial intelligence. Hosted by Idara Bassey, a professional in AI governance and an attorney, each episode delves into how AI affects our daily lives. The podcast explores topics including fairness, privacy, and the future of humanity. The discussions are free of jargon, featuring honest conversations with real people about the real-world impact of AI. New episodes are released bi-weekly because AI isn’t just about machines; it’s about us.
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Episodes

Jun 12, 2026
Jun 12, 2026
27 min
In this compelling episode, our guest, Maryam Anike Yusuf, challenges the assumption that data and algorithms alone can drive meaningful decisions, exploring the often-overlooked human side of artificial intelligence. The conversation dives into how behavioral science reveals the gap between how AI systems are designed and how real people actually think, feel, and respond, and why so many AI tools fail to resonate with the communities they are built to serve. Whether you are a nonprofit leader, data professional, or simply curious about the future of responsible AI, this episode offers powerful insights you can apply immediately. Connect with Maryam Anike Yusuf on LinkedIn to continue the conversation and explore her work at the intersection of behavioral science, data, and responsible AI.

May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026
18 min
Responsible AI isn’t just policy; it’s behavior in action. In this episode of Hey AI, Francisca Igboanugo explores what really happens when AI systems meet human decision-making in the boardroom and beyond. The conversation unpacks how organizations interpret, govern, and apply AI in real-world settings, and why responsible AI ultimately depends on people, culture, and judgment, rather than just on technology and frameworks.

Oct 25, 2025
Oct 25, 2025
16 min
In this episode of Hey AI!, host Idara Bassey reveals how your daily digital life, with every click, search, and scroll, literally trains the AI systems shaping our world. From voice assistants to medical diagnostics, discover why "You are the Dataset" isn't just a catchy phrase; it's reality. Idara explores the ethics of consent, algorithmic bias, and who really controls your data. Because in the age of AI, your information isn't just collected, it's influencing.

Jul 7, 2025
Jul 7, 2025
8 min
In a world where algorithms never forget, this episode unpacks the evolving meaning of privacy, identity, and accountability in the age of artificial intelligence.

May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025
8 min
In this debut episode of Hey AI!, host Idara Bassey breaks down what artificial intelligence really is — no jargon, just real talk. From AI’s surprising history to how it works behind the scenes in our everyday lives, she unpacks why AI matters, how it impacts fairness, privacy, and justice, and why understanding its human side is more urgent than ever. Perfect for curious minds ready to make sense of the tech shaping our world.



