# WEIRD AI - Cultural Intelligence Meets Artificial Intelligence

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Podcast: [The Shift](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-shift-6705493)
Published: 2025-09-06T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-shift-with-trisha-carter.captivate.fm/episode/weird-ai-cultural-intelligence-meets-artificial-intelligence
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## Resource

In this solo episode, Trisha examines a critical question that every global professional using AI should consider: Are artificial intelligence systems as globally representative as we assume? Drawing on groundbreaking 2010 research about WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialised, Rich, Democratic) populations in psychology, she explores whether today's AI models might face similar challenges. Through conversations with Claude from Anthropic and ChatGPT's Monday persona, Trisha uncovers surprising perspectives on data sources, training biases, and the cultural blind spots that might influence AI responses. These AI systems offer candid assessments of their own capabilities when it comes to representing diverse global viewpoints, revealing insights that could reshape how we interact with artificial intelligence. Can artificial intelligence develop genuine cultural intelligence, or does it require culturally intelligent humans to unlock its potential? What would it mean to bring your CQ to every AI interaction rather than assuming these systems provide universal, unbiased knowledge? Whether you're a leader implementing AI tools across cultures, an HR professional considering AI solutions, or anyone curious about the intersection of technology and cultural intelligence, this conversation challenges fundamental assumptions about artificial intelligence as a neutral, global knowledge source. Make sure you join Trisha in this journey of growth and discovery throughout the year via Substack or  LinkedIn.

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