Global Leaders Discuss AI and Society in 6 New Conversations
To truly leverage AI for the global good, it's crucial to engage with a diverse group of people from various fields, backgrounds, and regions. This approach helps us understand the multifaceted impact of AI on our world. Over the past year, we've initiated a series of dialogues with leading thinkers worldwide, discussing the most pressing issues surrounding AI. We've shared some of these insights through our Dialogues on Technology and Society series on YouTube, and in a special edition with *The Atlantic*.
Today, we're excited to release six new discussions featuring global experts who delve into AI's influence on economic, societal, and scientific realms.
James Manyika and Ngaire Woods, the Founding Dean of the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government, sit down to talk about how policy can help maximize AI's benefits while minimizing its risks.
Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs at Google and Alphabet, joins MIT's Principal Research Scientist Andrew McAfee to explore how generative AI could boost economic growth and productivity.
James Manyika and Anna Greka, a Professor at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, discuss how AI is transforming scientific and medical research, particularly in understanding genetic diseases and developing targeted treatments.
Jigsaw CEO Yasmin Green and Rory Stewart, a former UK Member of Parliament and Senior Advisor at NGO GiveDirectly, tackle AI's impact on democracy and the crucial role of policy in shaping AI's future.
James Manyika and Lord Nicholas Stern, Chair of the London School of Economics’ Grantham Research Institute, discuss AI's potential in accelerating a green transition and mitigating climate change effects.
Matt Brittin, President of Google EMEA, and Kate Garvey, Co-Founder of Project Everyone, discuss how AI can help achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals worldwide.
These quick and candid conversations feature leaders who are actively working to make a difference: a university dean and professor shaping the future of public service, a physician-scientist pushing the boundaries of disease research, an economist driving climate action, Google's first Technology & Society visiting fellow analyzing global workforce trends, a former UK MP focused on protecting democracy, and a communications leader spotlighting the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
In each discussion, we explore how AI's rapid advancements are impacting these areas, while also addressing the genuine risks AI poses. The goal is to understand how this technology can bring meaningful, positive change to people everywhere, and the collaborative efforts needed to achieve this.
You can tune into all six episodes on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
The discussions on AI and society were eye-opening! It's great to hear from different perspectives, but some talks felt a bit too academic. More real-world examples would've been awesome. Still, a good effort to bridge the gap!
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StevenSanchez
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
AIと社会についての議論は目を開かせるものでした！さまざまな視点を聞けて良かったですが、いくつかのトークが少し学問的すぎると感じました。もっと実世界の例があれば素晴らしかったのに。とはいえ、ギャップを埋めるための良い試みです！
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JasonAnderson
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
As discussões sobre IA e sociedade foram reveladoras! É ótimo ouvir diferentes perspectivas, mas algumas palestras pareceram um pouco acadêmicas demais. Mais exemplos do mundo real teriam sido incríveis. Ainda assim, um bom esforço para preencher a lacuna!
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April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Las discusiones sobre IA y sociedad fueron reveladoras. Es genial escuchar diferentes perspectivas, pero algunas charlas parecieron un poco demasiado académicas. Más ejemplos del mundo real habrían sido increíbles. Aún así, un buen esfuerzo para cerrar la brecha.
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April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
एआई और समाज पर चर्चाएं आंखें खोलने वाली थीं! अलग-अलग परिप्रेक्ष्य सुनना अच्छा है, लेकिन कुछ वार्ताएं थोड़ी अकादमिक लगीं। वास्तविक दुनिया के और उदाहरण होते तो शानदार होता। फिर भी, अंतर को पाटने का एक अच्छा प्रयास!
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April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
These conversations about AI and society are super interesting! It's great to hear from different perspectives, but sometimes it feels a bit too academic. I wish they'd make it more relatable to everyday life. Still, it's a good start!
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The discussions on AI and society were eye-opening! It's great to hear from different perspectives, but some talks felt a bit too academic. More real-world examples would've been awesome. Still, a good effort to bridge the gap!
0
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
AIと社会についての議論は目を開かせるものでした！さまざまな視点を聞けて良かったですが、いくつかのトークが少し学問的すぎると感じました。もっと実世界の例があれば素晴らしかったのに。とはいえ、ギャップを埋めるための良い試みです！
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April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
As discussões sobre IA e sociedade foram reveladoras! É ótimo ouvir diferentes perspectivas, mas algumas palestras pareceram um pouco acadêmicas demais. Mais exemplos do mundo real teriam sido incríveis. Ainda assim, um bom esforço para preencher a lacuna!
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April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Las discusiones sobre IA y sociedad fueron reveladoras. Es genial escuchar diferentes perspectivas, pero algunas charlas parecieron un poco demasiado académicas. Más ejemplos del mundo real habrían sido increíbles. Aún así, un buen esfuerzo para cerrar la brecha.
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April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
एआई और समाज पर चर्चाएं आंखें खोलने वाली थीं! अलग-अलग परिप्रेक्ष्य सुनना अच्छा है, लेकिन कुछ वार्ताएं थोड़ी अकादमिक लगीं। वास्तविक दुनिया के और उदाहरण होते तो शानदार होता। फिर भी, अंतर को पाटने का एक अच्छा प्रयास!
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April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
These conversations about AI and society are super interesting! It's great to hear from different perspectives, but sometimes it feels a bit too academic. I wish they'd make it more relatable to everyday life. Still, it's a good start!
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