In AI We Trust?

In this week’s episode of In AI We Trust? Ylli Bajraktari, President and CEO of the Special Competitive Studies Project, joins us to discuss the implications of AI on national security, geopolitical competition, what the US government can do to establish a foundation for success in AI leadership, and the upcoming SCSP AI expo in DC (May 7-8). ―Resources mentioned in this episode:Ylli Bajraktari Testimony at the Second Senate AI Insight Forum The Next Chapter in AI2023 Year in Review: Six Items To Watch In 2024

In this episode of In AI We Trust?, Koustubh “K.J.” Bagchi, VP of the recently established Center for Civil Rights and Technology, founded by The Leadership Conference Education Fund, discusses the impact of AI on democracy, including deepfakes and elections; the interplay between AI and privacy; and the state of federal civil rights actions on AI.

Shelley Zalis from The Female Quotient discusses how AI can help close the gender gap, the Algorithm for Equality Manifesto, and the importance of championing women in industry. The episode delves into creating support networks, the power of female intuition at the World Economic Forum, addressing the gender gap with conscious leadership, and exploring AI's potential in healthcare and education.

Helen Toner discusses China's AI policies, AI in warfare, challenges of AI regulation, and AI evaluations. They explore national security implications, integrating AI into daily life, and future AI technology like autonomous vehicles and energy advancements.

Dr. Micky Tripathi discusses how AI can enhance patient care and the risks it poses, HHS's approach to implementing AI, the role of ONC in advancing health IT, the establishment of an AI task force at HHS, and how AI can empower patients to take control of their health journey.

In this episode, Dr. Athina Kanioura, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at PepsiCo, updates us on Pepsico’s pioneering steps in providing technology and opportunities to its workers and partners of all sizes, her wish list for AI and privacy regulation, and the measures she has instilled at Pepsico to establish accountability, transparency, and success in developing responsible AI practices.

Andrew Ng, AI pioneer who founded deeplearning.ai and co-founded Coursera, offers a clear, practical take on AI’s trajectory. He discusses steady progress from the deep learning revolution. He explores how generative AI transforms knowledge work. He argues for targeted regulation of applications, defends open source, warns against hype, and calls for wider AI literacy.

Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs and General Counsel at Google and Alphabet, discusses Google's AI safety principles, Gemini AI model, global regulatory landscape, and collaborative efforts for AI safety. He explores the evolution of AI at Google, emphasizes responsible AI use, and excitement for future scientific innovations and global productivity growth.

Raffi Krikorian, CTO at Emerson Collective and former tech leader at Twitter, Uber, and the DNC, discusses using AI to amplify public-interest work. He explores AI’s role in elections and defending democracy. He outlines bold infrastructure and funding ideas for academic research and calls for widespread AI and civics literacy.

Ross Andersen, staff writer at The Atlantic, discusses the impact of big tech on AI development and policies, including OpenAI's recent changes. They explore AI's historical significance, its impact on jobs and the economy, China's AI development, and the phenomenon of 'foomscrolling'.