Whose AI is it anyway? Julia Stamm on Women, Power and Responsible Innovation

In this episode of AI for Equity, Jenny Garrett OBE and Leah Garrett sit down with Julia Stamm, founder of C-Shapes AI and a leading voice on responsible AI innovation in Europe. Julia came to AI through social science, not engineering, and that lens shapes everything about how she works: from her years funding innovation across European institutions to her current mission of amplifying the women pioneering responsible AI.

We talk about why AI is a human capability challenge before it's a technical one, why the same handful of names keep dominating the AI conversation, and what it actually takes to build a more inclusive ecosystem. Julia shares the thinking behind C-Shapes AI, the role of education and regulation in responsible AI use, and the practical work of equipping female leaders with the strategic fluency to engage confidently with AI in their organisations.

If you're interested in where technology meets power, diversity, and social impact, this conversation is for you.

In this episode:

• Julia's path from social science to AI leadership
• Why technology doesn't exist in a vacuum
• The visibility problem for women in AI
• Responsible AI as a collective responsibility
• Building diverse AI ecosystems that deliver real outcomes
• The Responsible AI Use Act and what it signals for Europe

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