Eye on AI Can AI Help Us Live Longer? Blair LeCorte Thinks So
May 2, 2025
Blair LeCorte, Vice Chairman of the Buck Institute, has a rich background in tech and health innovation. He explores how AI is revolutionizing longevity, from predictive health to personalized medicine. The discussion highlights the Buck Institute’s approach in treating aging as a health precursor and the significant role of lifestyle choices in longevity. LeCorte also reveals exciting advancements in data-driven healthcare, urging listeners to engage with their health metrics for a longer, healthier life.
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Accidental Start in Tech
- Blair LeCorte accidentally entered the tech world when a job offer from Sun Microsystems arrived instead of Sun Oil.
- He became head of strategy at Sun Microsystems and soon embraced AI and tech culture, guided by early advice from Eric Schmidt.
AI as Cumulative Innovation
- AI is the culmination of advancements in hardware, software, data, and networking over 30 years.
- Current AI mimics human brain functions to simplify complexity by analyzing vast data and reinforcement learning.
Solve Problems, Not Tech Alone
- Focus on the problem you're solving, not just the technology when building AI companies.
- Choose the right sensors and technology based on business needs and data efficacy, as Elon Musk did with Tesla's camera approach.
