This chapter explores how conceptual ideas in technology from academia are translated into practical applications in the industry. It highlights the importance of a human-centered approach and the societal impacts of technological advancements, featuring anecdotes from influential figures in the field.
Reid reflects on his early exposure to AI as an undergraduate at Stanford and on navigating the space between academia and industry. Plus, he and Aria discuss human outcomes of technology—and how human-centered technologists such as Fei-Fei Li, Mustafa Suleyman, and Kevin Scott have helped him keep those outcomes top of mind.
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