Pioneers of AI
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 60
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
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 …
00:33:40 |
Wed 15 Jan 2025
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 Mi…
00:32:39 |
Wed 08 Jan 2025
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; B…
00:19:12 |
Wed 01 Jan 2025
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-b…
00:51:50 |
Wed 25 Dec 2024
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 e…
00:30:47 |
Wed 18 Dec 2024
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 th…
00:30:52 |
Wed 11 Dec 2024
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…
00:36:21 |
Wed 04 Dec 2024
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 fo…
00:35:37 |
Wed 27 Nov 2024
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…
00:36:06 |
Wed 20 Nov 2024
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 …
00:37:57 |
Wed 13 Nov 2024
How AI is changing filmmaking in 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, …
00:30:51 |
Wed 06 Nov 2024
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 re…
00:25:54 |
Wed 30 Oct 2024
How AI is shaping the job market, with Hilke Schellmann
We have all experienced searching for a job. Online platforms have made it easier than ever to share your resume, but harder to stand out in the sea of applicants. AI plays a growing role for job see…
00:30:46 |
Wed 23 Oct 2024
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 h…
00:26:10 |
Wed 16 Oct 2024
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 …
00:36:40 |
Wed 09 Oct 2024
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 par…
00:34:44 |
Wed 02 Oct 2024
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, an…
00:38:16 |
Wed 25 Sep 2024
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 o…
00:37:11 |
Wed 18 Sep 2024
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 oppo…
00:31:50 |
Wed 18 Sep 2024
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 shapin…
00:01:58 |
Fri 30 Aug 2024
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