#298 Shae Parsons interview

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About Shae

Shae Parsons is Miss Earth New Zealand 2025 — a tech consultant, environmental advocate, and proud Māori and Pasifika wāhine. She holds a Master’s in Computer & Information Science and works closely with the AI Forum, focusing on Māori data sovereignty and sustainable tech.Her advocacy explores the environmental impact of AI and e-waste, blending her cultural roots with a future-forward lens. Shae uses her platform to make tech more accessible, especially for young women, and is passionate about showing that innovation and indigenous wisdom can work hand-in-hand for climate action.

https://www.instagram.com/shaemiriamai/

Timestamps

* 0:00 Intro – welcoming Shae to the podcast

* 9:09 Early frustrations working with AI tools

* 18:20 Real-world AI use cases in different industries

* 27:31 Social media, posing, and digital presentation

* 36:39 Learning styles and managing information overload

* 45:50 Where to start with AI: practical entry points

* 54:59 Shae’s go-to AI apps and tools

* 64:09 Why people resist AI and how to shift that

* 73:19 Robots, evolution, and the future of AI

* 88:26 Final ten questions – rapid-fire and personal

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