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Thunderbolts and Unchecked AI I 404 - Policy Not Found Podcast I AI for Decision Makers in Manufacturing Program

BrainTrainr Newsletter — Week of September 4 🧠🗓️

04 Sep • Reading Time: 4 minutes

🚀 Hello, BrainTrainr community!

Welcome to our bi-weekly newsletter—your go-to source for upcoming workshops and events, new podcast episodes, and valuable insights to help you stay ahead in an AI-driven world.

🌟 Featured Article | The Thunderbolts, The Void, and the Missing AI Fail-Safe: What Marvel’s Misfits Teach Us About the Dangers of Unchecked Artificial Intelligence

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What could a movie on a team of comic book antiheroes reveal about the dangers of AI?

Find out in BrainTrainr Co-Founder and CEO Norman Valdez’s latest article, where he uses Marvel’s latest Thunderbolts* film as a parallel to examine the dangers of unchecked AI innovation and why civil society, like the misfit antiheroes, must step up before its too late.

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Upcoming Sessions:

Sept 15 - Nov 7, 2025 | Oct 6 - Nov 28, 2025

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Hurry and reserve your spot today to join the Sept 15 cohort of forward-thinking leaders ready to build an AI-powered future!

🎧 New 404 - Policy Not Found Episodes:

Episode #5 | The Case for Prosocial Tech with Dr. Lisa Schirch

Prosocial tech governance goes beyond moderating content — it’s about redesigning the very platforms and systems that shape our lives. Tune in to learn more about Lisa’s recent Blueprint on Prosocial Tech Design Governance from the Council on Tech and Social Cohesion and explore how civil society can lead the push toward healthier digital spaces.

🔗 Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uzfwPmHdHdkGxJI3P4OXc?si=a99cee859a134431

Episode #4 | Building a Humanist Future for Tech with Theodora Skeadas

What does it mean to achieve a humanist vision for technology? What does it look like in practice? How can individuals, not just companies and governments, help shape a safer and more prosperous future for AI? Tune in to our conversation with Theodora Skeadas, DoorDash’s Community Policy Manager and Humane Intelligence’s Chief of Staff, to find out today.

🔗 Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6jkBT8vuaSWgnLb0ri7Mhp?si=0223dd406d6d4418

📖 New Reads:

  • The Implications of AI in DeFi

    By: Alexandr Vorobev | Read here

  • Employee Use of Unauthorized Tools Poses Risk
    By: Ritika Dubey | Read here

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