Lex Fridman Podcast #322 – Rana el Kaliouby: Emotion AI, Social Robots, and Self-Driving Cars
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Sep 21, 2022 Rana el Kaliouby is an influential figure in emotion recognition and human-centric AI, being the founder of Affectiva and deputy CEO of Smart Eye. In this conversation, she explores the intersection of emotion AI and social robotics, emphasizing the need for emotional intelligence in autonomous vehicles. Rana also shares personal stories about her journey in technology, the importance of empathy in AI, and discusses the societal implications of biases in machine learning. The episode exemplifies the balance of innovation, identity, and emotional connection in our digital age.
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Mango Memories
- Rana el Kaliouby fondly recalls childhood summers at her grandmother's house in Egypt.
- They'd pick mangoes from the garden, enjoying family, food, and togetherness.
Cobol Courtship
- Rana el Kaliouby's parents met through a Cobol programming class her dad taught in the 70s.
- He proposed after she refused to date him, showcasing a bold approach.
MIT Media Lab
- Rana el Kaliouby's career path shifted after meeting Rosalind Picard at an MIT conference.
- This led to a postdoc position and changed her initial plans to return to Egypt.
