Mo's Journey to Google X Leadership

Now on Spotify Video! While working at Google X, Mo Gawdat witnessed artificial intelligence advancing faster than anyone expected and slipping beyond human control. Machines began learning on their own, crossing critical boundaries, and spreading across the open internet without ethical safeguards or regulation. This realization turned him into a leading advocate for responsible AI development. In this episode of the AI Vault series, Mo reveals how AI is reshaping our world, the urgent risks it presents, and how we can guide it toward a future that benefits humanity.

In this episode, Hala and Mo will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:30) Mo’s Journey in Tech and Google X

(07:56) His Awakening to AI’s Power

(12:13) Is Artificial Intelligence Truly Artificial?

(19:04) How AI Already Controls Your Reality

(25:36) The Self-Learning Power of Artificial Intelligence

(33:48) AI’s Three Unbreakable Boundaries

(40:34) Why Humanity Can’t Stop AI Development

(47:49) AI Risks and the Future of Work

(57:03) Emotional Intelligence in the AI Era

(1:05:49) Thriving Ethically in the Age of AI in Action

Mo Gawdat is a renowned AI expert, author, and former Chief Business Officer at Google X. He has over 30 years of experience in technology and entrepreneurship and helped launch more than 100 Google businesses across emerging markets. Mo now hosts the top-rated podcast Slo Mo and advocates for the safe and ethical development of technology. His book, Scary Smart, explores how humanity can wisely guide the rise of artificial intelligence.

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