Staying Human in the AI Era

As AI becomes more embedded in our lives, how do we make sure we retain the capabilities, connections, and agency that make us human, and how do we find the courage to shape what comes next? In this episode of Tech Mirror, Johanna Weaver speaks with Yasmin London, former professional athlete and NSW police officer, tech executive, entrepreneur, and founder of First Movers. Her new book, First Movers: Courageous Leadership for a Human Future in the Era of AI, explores what it means to step forward and act, even when the path ahead isn’t certain. Together, they explore the disproportionate impact of technology on women and girls, bias and whose voices shape our technological future, and why we all have a role to play. Yasmin also shares her three priorities for staying human in the AI era: protecting the human, preserving the mind, and powering human connection. Content warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. Links: First Movers: Courageous Leadership for a Human Future in the Era of AI | Yasmin London Victorian Women's Trust research: Gender and AI: Where's the Harm? | Victorian Women’s Trust Latest study on chatbot use in Australia shows people are using chatbots in increasingly personal ways | YouGov World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2025 | World Economic Forum Meta shelves fact-checking in policy reversal ahead of Trump administration | Reuters Add blood, forced smile’: how Grok’s nudification tool went viral | The Guardian A Digital Duty of Care for Australia—Developing a duty of care framework for online services used by Australians | Australian Government Australia's Social Media Minimum Age legislation | Australian Government\ Controversial Sydney data centre project pulled amid community anger | ABC News Digital Duty of Care Policy Spotlight | Tech Policy Design Institute Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence | Tech Policy Design Institute This episode includes AI-generated content.