The Vergecast Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott on AI for rural America
Apr 7, 2020
Kevin Scott, Microsoft CTO and author of "Reprogramming the American Dream," shares insights from his journey from rural Virginia to the forefront of tech. He discusses how AI can transform rural economies, emphasizing the importance of ethical technology access. Scott highlights the need for relatable role models to inspire local youth toward tech careers and counters fears of job loss by showcasing AI's potential for job creation and enhancement. He also underlines the necessity of reliable internet in connecting underserved communities.
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Kevin Scott's Background
- Kevin Scott grew up in rural Virginia and initially pursued academia.
- He transitioned to the tech industry, joining Google in 2003.
Microsoft CTO Role
- Kevin Scott's CTO role focuses on long-term technology strategy across Microsoft's engineering groups.
- He also oversees AI supercomputing, edge computing, and Microsoft Research.
AI's Rapid Evolution
- The field of AI is rapidly evolving, shifting from supervised to unsupervised learning.
- This makes long-term predictions difficult due to the pace of change.
