Masters of Scale Rapid Response: CNN’s Van Jones on Kamala’s glow-up, AI “wetware,” Elon Musk, and more
Aug 20, 2024
Van Jones, a CNN political commentator and founder of Dream Machine, discusses Kamala Harris's transformation into a political superstar. He emphasizes the need for equitable access to AI for multicultural communities and shares insights on the evolving landscape shaped by figures like Elon Musk. Jones highlights the critical issues often overlooked in the upcoming elections, arguing this could be one of the most pivotal years in U.S. history. He also reflects on the intertwined nature of politics, family dynamics, and the quest for meaningful societal change.
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Tech's Impact
- Technologists shape the future more than politicians, necessitating broader access to tech.
- Focus on empowering communities with AI tools rather than solely relying on government.
Digital Divide as Wetware
- The digital divide is now a "wetware" problem, a mindset issue, not just hardware.
- Underrepresented communities need to believe that technology is for them to embrace it.
Hip-Hop Innovation
- The Black community created hip-hop by hacking streetlights and using turntables.
- Imagine their potential with advanced tools like MidJourney and ChatGPT.