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Microsoft AI CEO & A Manchin Family Interview 06/27/24

Jun 27, 2024

Former Mylan CEO Heather Manchin and Senator Joe Manchin discuss America's future and their Americans Together effort. AI innovator Mustafa Suleyman shares insights on the AI arms race. Walgreens stock plunges. Topics include online shopping, AI understanding, human reasoning, political challenges, and support for the elected president.

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Episode guests

Heather Manchin

Senator Joe Manchin

Mustafa Suleyman

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Quick takeaways

Importance of centrist leadership for national unity

Challenges faced by Walgreens leading to store closures

Call for ethical conduct and trust in political leadership

Deep dives

Bipartisan Investment and Policy Debate

The episode delves into a bipartisan perspective on investments and policies, discussing the launch of the Spyder S&P 500 ETF by State Street 30 years ago. Senator Joe Manchin highlights the importance of leaders who can bring the country together amidst political divisions, emphasizing the need for a centrist approach. The conversation also touches on Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleiman's call to stop framing competition as adversarial.

Intro

1min

Shift to Online Shopping and Walgreens' Financial Challenges

13min

Exploring Chatbot Hallucinations and AI Understanding

2min

Exploring Human Reasoning and Computer Processes in Society

9min

Governors' Responsibilities and Casual Conversation about Time and Walgreens

2min

Political Discussions and Challenges in Today's Environment

16min

Discussion on Political Incentive Structure and Support for Elected President

2min

In a rare family interview, former Mylan CEO Heather Manchin and her father Senator Joe Manchin (I-West Virginia) discuss America’s future ahead of the first Presidential debate. The Senator shares his hopes for U.S. leadership, and both discuss their Americans Together effort to back centrist politicians. One of AI’s leading innovators is Mustafa Suleyman; years after co-founding DeepMind, Suleyman is CEO of Microsoft AI, and while at this year’s Aspen Ideas Festival with Andrew Ross Sorkin, he shares his perspective on the “AI arms race” and his vision for artificial intelligence. Plus, Walgreens stock plunged after reporting disappointing quarterly results and announcing store closures.

Mustafa Suleyman - 14:57

Heather and Joe Manchin - 30:21

In this episode:

Mustafa Suleyman, @mustafasuleyman

Joe Manchin, @Sen_JoeManchin

Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer,@Kramer_Katie