Pioneers of AI

Pioneers of AI

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Pioneers of AI is your guide to the latest technological frontier. Each week, host Rana el Kaliouby (AI scientist, investor, author, co-founder of Affectiva) is joined by the leading creators, critics, and thinkers behind mind-blowing technology and asks the important questions about how artificial intelligence is changing the way we live. As we venture together into the unknown, Pioneers is your tool to understanding and anticipating what comes next.

AI as your career coach, with Logan Currie

AI as your career coach, with Logan Currie

We all hit those “now what?” moments in our careers. Logan Currie knows them well. After years of helping people navigate career transitions, she co-founded Careerspan — an AI-powered career companion designed to guide you through what’s next. But can AI really help with career decisions? How does it compare to a human coach? In this episode, we explore AI’s role in career transitions, why self-reflection matters, and how technology can make job searching less stressful.Learn more about Pioneers

Feb 19, • 35:48

Love in the Age of AI

Love in the Age of AI

Love, dating, and AI — what could go wrong? Or right? In this Valentine’s Day special, Rana el Kaliouby and a series of expert guests explore how AI is reshaping romance. First, Will Wu, Chief Technology Officer at Match Group, gives us a peek at how AI is already at work in apps like Tinder and Hinge, helping users choose their best profile pictures and refining match recommendations. Next, the team at Gottman Inc. shares how AI is being used to improve relationships. Their AI-powered tools ana

Feb 12, • 49:03

The future of AI is human-centered, with Kanjun Qiu

The future of AI is human-centered, with Kanjun Qiu

AI isn’t here to take over. It’s here to empower. That’s the vision Kanjun Qiu, co-founder of Imbue, is working to make a reality. In this episode, Qiu challenges the dominant AI narrative and shares why the future shouldn't be about machines running the show, but about humans harnessing AI as a tool for creativity, decision-making, and personal agency. Qiu and host Rana el Kailouby explore how AI agents can help everyone build their own software, how we can take back control of our data, and wh

Feb 5, • 37:30

Your ‘AI crisis’ is totally normal but you’ll be fine, with Ethan Mollick

Your ‘AI crisis’ is totally normal but you’ll be fine, with Ethan Mollick

Feeling a little overwhelmed by AI? You’re not alone. Ethan Mollick, Wharton professor and author of Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI, breaks down the "AI crisis"—and why it’s totally normal. Ethan shares his tips for working with AI as a thought partner, and reveals how AI is already reshaping classrooms, boardrooms, and beyond. From treating AI like your co-worker to rethinking how we educate future generations, this conversation is packed with practical advice, and a dose of optimi

Jan 29, • 32:06

From superchips to sovereign AI, with Kari Ann Briski

From superchips to sovereign AI, with Kari Ann Briski

Nvidia, the world’s largest AI chip manufacturer, just made waves by announcing a new cutting-edge superchip as well as a family of models that promise to revolutionize how AI interacts with our physical world. On this episode of Pioneers of AI, Kari Ann Briski, Vice President of AI Models, Software and Services at Nvidia, sits down with us to explore the company’s full-stack approach to AI. Briski shares the company’s journey from accelerated computing to generative AI, the rise of sovereign AI

Jan 22, • 25:03

The robot revolution and our food future, with Rajat Bhageria

The robot revolution and our food future, with Rajat Bhageria

When you’re hungry and you need something in a pinch, a meal kit or pre-made entree is tough to beat. But it turns out that getting them from the factory to your refrigerator is difficult when there aren’t enough people to do the prep. Rajat Bhageria, founder and CEO of Chef Robotics has an answer for that. Chef Robotics utilizes embodied AI, the intersection of AI and robotics, to make unlimited kinds of meals with a smart and flexible approach that’s revolutionizing the production line. Bhager

Jan 15, • 33:40

Flourishing in the age of AI, with Eric Horvitz

Flourishing in the age of AI, with Eric Horvitz

Integrating AI into human society means balancing so many uncertainties. The questions we ask as we develop the AI tools of today will shape the reality of tomorrow. As Chief Scientific Officer at Microsoft, Eric Horvitz takes this responsibility to heart. He joins Pioneers of AI as a longtime colleague of host Rana el Kabliouby in the AI space, to talk about the principles that guide him and his team as they steer breathtaking innovation. He explores AI’s circles of influence, and how humans ca

Jan 8, • 32:52

From Fortune Brainstorm AI: What does it take to make AI?

From Fortune Brainstorm AI: What does it take to make AI?

What does it take to make AI? This is a question Dr. Rana el Kaliouby explored in a moderated discussion at this year’s Fortune Brainstorm AI featuring Daniela Braga, founder and CEO of Defined AI; Benjamin Plummer, CEO of Invisible Technologies; and Jonathan Ross, founder and CEO of Groq. In this special presentation of the live panel, we dive into the nuts and bolts of making artificial intelligence, how to ethically source the data we need to power large language models, and why we should kee

Jan 1, • 19:12

Presenting: Possible x Artful Intelligence

Presenting: Possible x Artful Intelligence

Happy holidays from the Pioneers of AI team! Enjoy the premiere episode of the Artful Intelligence miniseries, from our friends at Possible!In this episode, Chris McLeod introduces us to Montreal-based filmmaker Malick Lombion, whose groundbreaking technique, Hyperlapse X AI, is redefining video art. Malick combines hyperlapse cinematography with cutting-edge AI tools like DALL-E to compress time, space, and reality into surreal and mesmerizing visuals.Malick pushed AI to its creative limits, pr

Dec 25, 2024 • 51:50

How AI can unlock the mysteries of our health, with Kevin Slavin

How AI can unlock the mysteries of our health, with Kevin Slavin

The human microbiome plays a large role in our health, but it’s something we don’t yet fully grasp. Understanding microbes and how they affect our health requires a lot of computing power, which is expensive and time-consuming. Kevin Slavin says AI can help. Slavin, an entrepreneur and dynamic thinker in the field of metagenomics, believes understanding microbiomes is key to improving our health and even our communities. With AI, he has worked to uncover how microbiomes impact our bodies and the

Dec 18, 2024 • 30:47

Why AI is the key to improving our food, with Riana Lynn

Why AI is the key to improving our food, with Riana Lynn

As consumers continue to move towards healthier and more sustainable options when shopping for food, new and established food brands are looking to fill that need— with varying success. Riana Lynn thinks AI is the solution. As the CEO and founder of Journey Foods, Lynn has created an AI-powered platform that features a patented recipe generator that can help brands develop new products and source the ingredients. Her platform also helps companies build a brand for their health-forward products a

Dec 11, 2024 • 30:52

How AI is charting the future of creativity, with Taryn Southern

How AI is charting the future of creativity, with Taryn Southern

Creating and sharing art is a uniquely human experience. With the rise of AI, creative processes are shifting, but Taryn Southern doesn’t think that means art becomes any less human. As a storyteller and technologist, Southern uses AI to push the limits of her creativity. She also works to help fellow artists and everyday people embrace the potential of AI. Southern joins Pioneers of AI to talk about what partnering with AI to make art looks like, how she assembled a team of chatbots to create a

Dec 4, 2024 • 36:21

How to make AI more responsible, with Navrina Singh

How to make AI more responsible, with Navrina Singh

With every cutting-edge technology, it feels like the responsibility to use it safely takes a back seat to the speed of development. When it comes to AI, Navrina Singh wants to change that. As the founder and CEO of Credo AI, Singh introduces companies to AI governance and provides a platform to help those companies make their AI tools less biased, more secure, and more trustworthy. Signh joins Pioneers of AI to talk about what AI governance looks like, our government’s role in it, and how respo

Nov 27, 2024 • 35:37

How agentic AI will save customer service, with Bret Taylor

How agentic AI will save customer service, with Bret Taylor

To deliver excellent customer service, you need excellent service reps — agents who can meet a customer’s needs and accurately answer their questions, all while representing and elevating the company's brand. Bret Taylor thinks that AI agents are the answer. As the co-founder of Sierra, Taylor is partnering with companies like Weight Watchers, Sonos, and SiriusXM to build AI agents that uniquely represent a brand’s mission and voice. As tech industry innovator and leader for two decades, and cur

Nov 20, 2024 • 36:06

Replika is building your next friend, with Eugenia Kuyda

Replika is building your next friend, with Eugenia Kuyda

Modern technology gives us the ability to connect with more people in more places than ever before. Despite this, we are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness and increased isolation. Eugenia Kuyda thinks AI can help. As the co-founder and CEO of Replika, Kuyda has built an app that allows users to create, customize, and talk with their own AI companion. For many users, AI companions are not just novelties but a source for deep and meaningful feelings of connection. Kuyda joins Pioneers of AI t

Nov 13, 2024 • 37:57

The AI behind ‘Here’ is transforming Hollywood, with Tom Graham

The AI behind ‘Here’ is transforming Hollywood, with Tom Graham

Cutting-edge special effects have brought some of the highest-grossing films, like “Avatar” and “Avengers: Endgame,” to life. Historically, these effects are time-consuming and expensive to produce, but that’s changing. Historically, effects that create whole worlds from scratch or show characters at different ages require huge budgets, and get mixed results. Now, AI offers more options. Co-founder and CEO of Metaphysic, Tom Graham, is at the forefront of reshaping Hollywood using AI — building

Nov 6, 2024 • 30:51

Why humanity needs a 10x mindset, with Astro Teller

Why humanity needs a 10x mindset, with Astro Teller

AI is ushering in a new era for humanity. And for Astro Teller, Captain of Moonshots at Alphabet’s X, AI’s transformative power is not just about technology; it’s about our human mindset. At X (no relation to the social media platform of the same name!), the Moonshot Factory’s audacious projects include Taraa, Google Glass, and Waymo. Teller says he cultivates a “10x mindset” for his team to find breakthrough solutions to the world's biggest challenges. Host Dr. Rana el Kaliouby sat dow

Oct 30, 2024 • 25:54

How AI is shaping the job market, with Hilke Schellmann

How AI is shaping the job market, with Hilke Schellmann

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Oct 23, 2024 • 30:46

Elad Ferber wants AI agents to answer the call

Elad Ferber wants AI agents to answer the call

We all know what it’s like to call a medical office and wait on hold, just to provide basic information that only takes a few minutes once someone picks up. Medical workers face this, too, spending hours on calls to share patient details or billing codes. Elad Ferber, co-founder and CEO of Synthpop, is deploying AI agents to take those calls, using synthetic human voices with AI behind them to reduce administrative tedium in healthcare. Hear a Synthpop agent handle a call and more from Elad on h

Oct 16, 2024 • 26:10

Debunking AI myths, with Jeremy Kahn

Debunking AI myths, with Jeremy Kahn

There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to AI. There’s a belief that AI will replace our jobs and friendships or even take over the world. But Jeremy Kahn sees things differently. To him, AI can augment human potential when used strategically. Khan’s new book, Mastering AI, gives a birds-eye view of the state of AI and highlights how this tech can transform our classrooms and medical systems for the better. Kahn joins Pioneers of AI to share his honest concerns about AI and ideas for how

Oct 9, 2024 • 36:40

How AI can help parents, with Happypillar’s Sam Gardner

How AI can help parents, with Happypillar’s Sam Gardner

It’s always tough for parents to navigate challenges with their kids, especially amid a widespread shortage of mental health workers. Sam Gardner, a seasoned tech leader and mom of two, has faced parenting struggles herself. She found therapy to be so helpful that she built an AI-powered app, Happypillar, to democratize therapeutic tools. Sam talks about how the platform analyzes child-caregiver interactions, makes recommendations guided by professionals, and seeks to improve outcomes for famili

Oct 2, 2024 • 34:44

Hard Fork's Kevin Roose thinks AI can help you talk it out

Hard Fork's Kevin Roose thinks AI can help you talk it out

Tech journalist for the New York Times and Hard Fork podcast host Kevin Roose has always been interested in AI, particularly the social side. What is it like to talk to an artificial intelligence, and to have it talk back? How will fast-evolving AI chatbots change our social lives? To find out, Roose invited 18 AI companions into his life, using popular apps like Kindroid and Replika. Roose joins Pioneers of AI to unpack the experience, introduce us to his “friends,” and share the best (and wors

Sep 25, 2024 • 38:16

Dr. Joy Buolamwini wants AI to see everyone

Dr. Joy Buolamwini wants AI to see everyone

For Dr. Joy Buolamwini, addressing bias in data sets and algorithms, especially in facial recognition, is crucial to AI’s future. How do the data sets we use to train AI play into that? After years of research at MIT, founding of the Algorithmic Justice League, and becoming the “poet of code,” Dr. Joy has made it her mission to ask questions about inclusion in AI design, and address the answers. Dr. Joy joins Pioneers of AI to share how she uncovered the deep roots and impacts of bias in AI, and

Sep 18, 2024 • 37:11

What AI needs to focus on right now, with Reid Hoffman and Rana el Kaliouby

What AI needs to focus on right now, with Reid Hoffman and Rana el Kaliouby

As Pioneers of AI kicks off, host Rana el Kaliouby sat down with longtime friend, mentor, and Masters of Scale host Reid Hoffman for a wide-ranging conversation on their hopes, concerns, and the opportunities they see as AI develops. Rana shares key moments of her journey in AI research and entrepreneurship that led to her role as an innovator in the field of emotion AI and now an investor in ethically-minded AI start-ups. Learn what Rana and Reid think the next AI strides will be and what topic

Sep 18, 2024 • 31:50

Introducing Pioneers of AI

Introducing Pioneers of AI

Coming soon, Pioneers of AI will be your definitive guide to the forefront of artificial intelligence. Each week, host Rana el Kaliouby will engage with leading creators, critics, and thinkers shaping this transformative technology. Subscribe today to never miss an episode and stay connected to the latest in AI.

Aug 30, 2024 • 1:58

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