192. Chief AI Officers: One example of an incredible new role our kids may aspire to, and what it means for us

In this fascinating episode of Learning Unboxed, we delve deep into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its profound implications for our future.

Joining us is Sanjay Saigal, Executive Director for Affiliates and Research Engagement at Stanford Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering (ICME), brings us the rich history of AI, the democratization of this powerful tool, and its evolving user interface. He also sheds light on the critical role humanities play in steering the ethical questions and decision-making processes involved in AI use.

We’re also joined by Jasmine De Gaia, a Global Product Strategy and Technology Executive in Banking and Financial Services, shares her insights from the business world and the increasing integration of AI in her field. She underscores the necessity for strategists and technologists to deploy AI meaningfully and ethically while maximizing organizational value.

We talk about the pressing need for a Chief AI Officer to manage the ethical, strategic, and technological dimensions of AI implementation. We explore the democratization of AI and its growing accessibility, as well as its wide-ranging implications across various industries. We discuss AI's practical implications in education, the necessity for more critical questioning, and address fears around AI replacing human jobs. Our understanding of AI has a long way to go from this early impression, but it’s important to start asking – and answering – these important questions now.

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We unbox:

• The growing necessity for a Chief AI Officer to handle the strategic, ethical, and technological aspects of AI in organizations.
• The democratization of AI, transitioning from a tool used by a few large organizations to a more accessible technology.
• The implications of AI across various industries, and strategic thinking to capitalize on this technology.
• The importance of ethical standards in AI usage, aligned with an organization's values.
• The societal implications of AI and the growing public understanding and fascination with it.
• The significant shift in the user interface of AI technologies, impacting our everyday experiences.
• The need for critical thinking and transparency when interacting with AI.
• The opportunities AI brings into education, shifting emphasis to why we do things rather than how, and highlighting the role of humanities.

Resources:

• Connect with Sanjay on LinkedIn
• Connect with Jasmine on LinkedIn
• icme.stanford.edu/people/sanjay-saigal

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