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The Journal.

A Conversation with Alphabet’s Captain of Moonshots

Jun 4, 2024
Astro Teller, CEO of Alphabet’s X, leads ambitious projects that aim to solve global challenges. In this conversation, he dives into the transformative potential of AI in fields like healthcare and its ability to enhance creativity. He shares insights on the evolution of self-driving cars at Waymo, emphasizing safety and climate change. Teller also discusses the shift towards a sharing economy facilitated by drone technology, highlighting how it can reshape ownership and enhance community access.
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  • Astro Teller leads X to tackle global issues with moonshot projects like self-driving cars.
  • AI can revolutionize problem-solving and reshape societal roles, emphasizing adaptability and innovation.

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Approaching Global Challenges with Moonshot Solutions

Solving global issues like extreme poverty, freshwater scarcity, and carbon emissions requires innovative approaches. Astro Teller, the Captain of Moonshots at Alphabet's X, leads efforts to tackle these complex problems. Moonshots aim to provide radical solutions with breakthrough technologies, exemplified by projects like Waymo's self-driving cars. Despite financial pressures, X continues its mission of addressing significant world challenges through ambitious ventures.

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