Why We Still Don't Trust AI: An Oxford Researcher Explains via Kendrick Lamar

Dr. Naeema Pasha, a researcher from Henley Business School, recently appeared on The AI Values Podcast to discuss why public trust in artificial intelligence remains low. In a surprising twist, she used Kendrick Lamar's diss track "They Not Like Us" as a metaphor for the current AI landscape—highlighting themes of division, fairness, and societal backlash. Pasha argues that just as the song speaks to cultural divides, AI systems often reinforce existing inequalities, fueling distrust. The episode explores how transparency, ethical design, and literacy could bridge the gap between AI developers and the public.