Karla Taboada
Karla Taboada
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AI Practitioner, Founder, Associate Director of Data & AI
AI Practitioner, Founder, Associate Director of Data & AI
Karla Taboada you’re a global force in the field of Data and AI. Your journey has taken her from Bolivia to Canada, Japan, New Zealand, and now Australia. You’ve served as a Research Engineer at the United Nations, held academic posts, and was formerly the Head of Data Science at Auckland Transport. Today, you’re a Director of Data and AI at Infrastructure NSW and co-founder of Domitila Technologies—an organisation helping businesses and leaders navigate AI with confidence and clarity.
Karla is also a proud mum, a champion for women in tech, and a passionate advocate for bringing robotics and AI literacy to schools and communities.
As a leading expert in AI adoption, governance, and education, she helps organisations and educational institutions navigate the transformative power of AI. Her expertise spans creating tailored AI adoption strategies, developing and implementing AI governance frameworks, and delivering comprehensive AI education programs.
Key Areas of Expertise:
AI Adoption Strategy: Developing customized strategies for AI integration, aligning AI initiatives with organizational goals and values.
AI Governance: Designing and implementing governance frameworks that ensure ethical, secure, and effective use of AI technologies.
AI Education: Creating and delivering AI education programs for organizations and schools, empowering leaders, educators, and students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven world.
S2-E132 - AI: A Tool for Human Collaboration and Empowerment
S2-E132 - AI: A Tool for Human Collaboration and Empowerment
In this powerful and insightful episode, Anthony sits down with Karla Taboada, a Bolivian-born global leader in AI and data analytics, to explore how artificial intelligence can be a force for good in business and society. From her impactful work at Auckland Transport to her current role in Infrastructure NSW, Karla shares practical examples of using AI to solve real-world challenges, especially for small businesses.
The conversation dives into the misconceptions and fears around AI, the importance of inclusive governance, and why small businesses don’t need big tech teams to adopt ethical and practical AI tools. Whether you're an entrepreneur, educator, or parent, this episode will open your mind to the possibilities of AI and why emotional intelligence, collaboration, and education are key to its responsible use.
🔑 Topics covered:
Misconceptions about AI
No-code tools like Perplexity AI
Case studies in small business
Responsible AI and data privacy
Prompt engineering best practices
Empowering future leaders through education
💡 Key Takeaways
💡 Key Takeaways
AI is a tool for collaboration, not a threat to jobs.
Start with one tool and master it—no need to be an expert in everything.
Small businesses can benefit from low-cost AI tools with the right guidance.
Governance and ethical use of AI are critical, especially for SMBs.
AI literacy should start young—with students, teachers, and parents.
Effective prompting can drastically improve AI output quality.
Real success comes from freedom of choice and serving society.
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