941: Is Responsible AI Possible? with Dr. Sarah Bird of Microsoft
Sep 29, 2025•23 min
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Episode description
Scott heads to Microsoft’s campus for the VS Code Insider Summit to sit down with Dr. Sarah Bird and explore what “Responsible AI” really means for developers. From protecting user privacy to keeping humans in the loop, they dig into how everyday coders can play a role in shaping AI’s future.
Show Notes- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 01:27 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
- 03:13 The path the machine learning.
- 04:44 How do you get to ‘Responsible AI’?
- 06:43 Is there such a thing as ‘Responsible AI’?
- 07:34 Does the average developer have a part to play?
- 09:12 How can AI tools protect inexperienced users?
- 11:55 Let’s talk about user and company privacy.
- 13:57 Are local tools and services becoming more viable?
- 15:06 Are people right to be skeptical?
- 16:58 The software developer role is fundamentally changing.
- 17:43 Human in the loop.
- 19:37 The career path to Responsible AI.
- 21:21 Sick Picks.
- Sarah: Japanese pottery
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