Building Trust in AI: Cybersecurity and Curiosity with Dawn Kristy | WxAI Social Saturday

What’s Fueling Your AI Journey? Women x AI Asks the Questions That Matter

Each Saturday, the Women x AI community gathers across time zones to share wisdom, ask questions, and spotlight female voices in tech.

This week’s #WxAISocialSaturday, hosted by AI governance leader Dawn Kristy, opened with three compelling questions for women in AI to reflect on:

• 🎯 What mindset is helping you grow this season?

• 🤖 How are you building trust in AI, in your work or with your audience?

• 📚 What’s one AI concept or capability you're excited to master this year?

These deceptively simple prompts kicked off a profound and wide-ranging dialogue—connecting cybersecurity professionals, product designers, AI educators, and startup founders in a shared space of curiosity and courage.

Meet the Host: Dawn Kristy, AI Governance Advocate and Cybersecurity Strategist

Dawn Kristy, the founder of The Cyber Dawn® Collective and brings years of experience advising at the intersection of law, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. With a background in legal strategy and a forward-looking vision for AI, she champions responsible innovation rooted in resilience and transparency.

As Dawn shared, “Resilience begins with responsibility,” setting the tone for a conversation that was equal parts visionary and grounded.

Theme 1: Growth Mindset – Curiosity, Reinvention, and Authenticity

Many community members spoke about pushing beyond comfort zones and embracing lifelong learning:

“Growth mindset: I'm focused on staying curious and open to learning. Letting go of old ways has helped me grow.”— Dawn Kristy

“I see curiosity as the best mindset—willing to explore and understand different views.”— Ary Aranguiz

From stepping into leadership roles without waiting for permission to redefining success on one’s own terms, the conversation showcased how mindset shifts are critical to career pivots, AI literacy, and staying adaptable in a rapidly evolving field.

Theme 2: Trust in AI – Design, Transparency, and Real-World Impact

One of the most urgent and nuanced discussions of the day centered on building trust in AI systems:

“Trust grows when people see AI being used in ways that are practical and helpful.”— N. Liberty White

Women in the community emphasized the importance of explainability, real-life applications, and ensuring AI serves diverse needs—not just the loudest voices. Several also pointed out that trust isn’t just technical; it’s emotional and experiential.

Theme 3: Lifelong Learning – AI Ethics, Governance, and Emerging Design Practices

Participants shared diverse learning goals, from mastering AI-assisted coding to exploring the latest in prompt engineering and governance:

“Learning goal: Diving into Model-Context-Prompting as the next evolution of product design.”— Lu Xian

The theme of mastery through community came up often. Rather than learning in isolation, many women shared TED Talks, toolkits, workshops, and playlists—creating a collective map for growth and exploration.

More Than a Hashtag: Why #WxAISocialSaturday Matters

The energy and engagement this week confirmed what Women x AI knows deeply: when women lead in AI—with clarity, courage, and community—we all move forward.

These conversations aren't just about tech trends; they're about creating a more inclusive and empowered AI future.

Join the Conversation

Let’s keep the momentum going. What’s your growth mindset right now? How do you build trust in AI? What AI concept are you diving into next?

📣 Post your answers with #WxAISocialSaturday we're here on LinkedIn and in community conversation every Saturday.

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