Jessica Want, Enterprise Data Practices Director at the Maryland Department of Information Technology, compares the current AI era to the dot-com boom, arguing that AI hype is creating a dangerous culture that diminishes young talent and expertise. She also discusses why UX often gets pushed to the background by rigid frameworks like Agile. The conversation covers the loss of organic mentorship in remote culture, the importance of accessibility in public sector work, and the need for companies to foster truly inclusive environments for diverse talent.

Join us as we discuss:

• [1:41] How the internet’s “golden age” compares to the age of AI and the decline in user experience

• [12:38] Intentionality in remote work culture mentorship and why it’s important to hire young people

• [19:12] Women in tech and the inherent need to diversify voices in the field

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