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Going Full Send on AI, and the (Positive) Impact of AI on Jobs, with Kevin Scott, CTO of Microsoft

May 24, 2023

Kevin Scott, CTO of Microsoft, shares his inspiring journey from rural Virginia to leading AI strategies at Microsoft. He discusses the transformative partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI, revealing exciting new 'copilots' for their product suite. Kevin predicts a positive future for jobs in creative and physical work, emphasizing the need for responsible AI practices. He also dives into the impact of open-source AI models and how technology can foster equitable solutions in education and healthcare, all while navigating the evolving landscape of AI development.

55:26

Episode guests

Kevin Scott

Highlights

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01:55

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00:55

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01:18

Intro

3min

From Rural Roots to Tech Leadership

6min

Strategic Alliances in AI Development

10min

Building the Future: AI Supercomputers and Collaborative Innovations

2min

Navigating the Future of AI Development

7min

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2min

Embracing AI: Transformations and Opportunities

26min

In this episode, Sarah and Elad speak with Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott about his unlikely journey from rural Virginia to becoming the driving force behind Microsoft's AI strategy.

Sarah and Elad discuss the partnership that Kevin helped forge between Microsoft and OpenAI and explore the vision both companies have for the future of AI. They also discuss yesterday’s announcement of “copilots” across the Microsoft product suite, Microsoft’s GPU computing budget, the potential impact of open source AI models in the tech industry, the future of AI in relation to jobs, why Kevin is bullish on creative and physical work, and predictions for progress in AI this year.

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Show Links:

May 23, 2023: The Verge - Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott Thinks Sydney Might Make a Comeback
May 23, 2023: Microsoft Outlines Framework For Building AI Apps and Copilots
January 10, 2023: A Conversation with Kevin Scott: What’s Next In AI

Show Notes:

[00:00] - Kevin Scott's Journey to Microsoft CTO

[12:44] - Microsoft and Open AI Partnership

[21:18] - The Future of Open Source AI

[32:12] - AI for Everyone

[45:29] - AI and the Future of Jobs

[51:44] - The Future of AI and Regulation

[58:10] - Taking a Global Perspective

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