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Pioneers of AI

WaitWhat
Artificial Intelligence
AI Companions
Technology
AI Technology
Mental Health
Innovation
Loneliness Epidemic
Mental Health Benefits
Inflection AI
AI As Life Coaches
Kevin Roose
Rana El Kaliouby
Chatgpt
Hiring Processes
Emotional Intelligence
Education
Healthcare
Artificial General Intelligence
Robots
Human Relationships

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 ... more

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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, former Chief Technology Officer at Match Group, gives us a peek... more

We may have reached the “ChatGPT moment” in agentic AI. Over the past couple weeks, an open-source AI agent called OpenClaw (previously known as Clawdbot) has taken the AI world by storm. It boasts nearly 200,000 stars on Github and has adopters scra... more

Winter Olympic success depends on having the right team, on and off the ice. Canadian gold medal skier and current Chef de Mission of the Canadian Olympic team Jennifer Heil knows this firsthand. She credits her success to her drive, her training, an... more

Anthropologists theorize that the human brain is only wired to maintain around 150 relationships and remember 1,500 people. But AI can help expand our natural capacity through ‘relationship intelligence.’ Caroline Dell — co-founder and CEO of Goodwor... more

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Jennifer Heil
Olympic gold-winning freestyle skier and co-founder of Revel
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Episode: How AI is powering Olympic-level wellness
Rene Haas
CEO of Arm, recognized for his influential role in AI development and technology.
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Episode: ‘Like Disneyland when it just opened’: Arm CEO Rene Haas on the AI revolution
Suresh Kumar
Chief Technology Officer at Walmart
Walmart
Episode: Walmart, AI, and the future of shopping, with Walmart CTO Suresh Kumar
Dr. Lisa Su
Chair and chief executive officer of AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
Episode: Possible: Lisa Su on semiconductors, compute, and big bets
Siddhartha Mukherjee
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and cancer researcher, co-founder of Manas AI
Manas AI
Episode: How AI can unlock life-saving cures, with Siddhartha Mukherjee
Aza Raskin
Co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology and the Earth Species Project
Episode: Designing AI for people and the planet, with Aza Raskin
Baratunde Thurston
Comedian, author, and host of Life with Machines
Episode: Baratunde Thurston wants us to reimagine our relationship with AI
Joe Liemandt
Principal of Alpha School, a private school reforming K-12 education
Alpha School
Episode: Could this be the future of K-12 education?, with Alpha School’s Joe Liemandt
Alex Matthew
Senior at Alpha School who developed an AI-powered project addressing teen mental health
Alpha School
Episode: Could this be the future of K-12 education?, with Alpha School’s Joe Liemandt

Host

Rana el Kaliouby
AI scientist, investor, author, co-founder of Affectiva. Host of Pioneers of AI.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • From Pioneers of AI: Possible: Alexis Ohanian on the future of online and offline communities

    Alexis makes interesting points around the dead internet theory, AI in communities and proof of humanity

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TinaLaPorta
    United States6 months ago
  • Get Your AI Pulse!

    When I first heard on Masters of Scale a few months ago that there would now be a new podcast focused on AI in the WaitWhat media portfolio, I was excited to listen to Pioneers of AI. I have been doing that with every new episode since it started. AI is exploding all over the place, and It’s easy to be inundated by the range of solutions that are being produced on what feels like an almost daily basis. What I like about this podcast hosted by Rana el Kaliouby, Ph.D. is that it focuses on AI solu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MuruganPandian
    United Statesa year ago
  • I want AI, not parental bullshitting!

    Podchaser
    2
    Seyfert
    a year ago
  • Great panel

    Great discussion, which includes both meaningful discussion, as well as some hilariously tone def answers from a few on the panel.

    The masses are not skeptical of AI because they don’t understand the algorithms. We’ve been told for over 100 years that the way to have financial security in life is to apply yourself in gaining skills with critical thinking and cognitive labor. Now we have a very small group of people telling us that cognitive labor will soon be replaced much like the blue-collar w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Velourian Steel
    United Statesa year ago
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    номпаанеееееееп
    Ukrainea year ago

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The podcast is praised for making complex AI topics accessible to both experts and newcomers, highlighting a human-centric approach.
Many comments reflect a strong enthusiasm for the ethical implications of technology, resonating with audience values.
Listeners appreciate the thought-provoking nature of the discussions and the engaging presentation style of the host.
Listeners note the diversity of guests as a significant strength, bringing varied perspectives to the conversation.

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#88
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#103
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Meet the robots and drones working in warehouses
Q: How do the people who work at the warehouse then consume that digital twin?
D'Andrea explains how their drones provide real-time data collection for warehouse operations, creating a digital twin that improves inventory management and safety protocols.
Meet the robots and drones working in warehouses
Q: So you're also a founder, an entrepreneur, and before your current company, Verity, you started a company called Kiva Systems, which you then sold to Amazon.
D'Andrea reflects on the excitement and challenges of starting Kiva Systems and the vision behind using mobile robots in distribution facilities.
Meet the robots and drones working in warehouses
Q: So can you tell us a little bit more about the blind juggling machine?
D'Andrea discusses a machine that can juggle a ball without sensory feedback, focusing on the challenge of creating robotic systems without traditional feedback mechanisms.
Can AI cure doctor burnout?
Q: What does it mean to be human in the age of AI?
We should operate at the top of our license, reevaluate our values, and live them meaningfully alongside AI.
Can AI cure doctor burnout?
Q: When did you recognize that AI is going to be a key component of the solution for both sides?
We started with AI being a big part of our mission and thesis since day one.

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Focused on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, this podcast explores the intersection of technology, society, and ethics. Each episode features insightful discussions with leading experts, innovators, and thought leaders who share their perspectives on how AI is reshaping various industries and our everyday lives. Notable topics include AI in retail and healthcare, ethical technology, and the role of education in an AI-driven world. With a commitment to making complex subjects accessible to all, the host cultivates meaningful dialogues that encourage listeners to think critically about the implications of AI advancements. The podcast is particularly unique in its emphasis on human-centric technology solutions that ensur... more

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1. Jennifer Heil
2. Rene Haas
3. Suresh Kumar
4. Dr. Lisa Su
5. Siddhartha Mukherjee
6. Aza Raskin
7. Baratunde Thurston
8. Joe Liemandt

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