TED Tech What is an AI anyway? | Mustafa Suleyman
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Jun 28, 2024 
Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft AI CEO, delves into the essence of AI, envisioning personal AIs as future companions. He discusses AI's potential in healthcare and climate crisis, emphasizing the need for ethical design. Highlighting the risks of AI autonomy and stressing the importance of safety features in development.
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From Embarrassment To Breakthroughs
- Suleyman recalls early skepticism when AI research was labeled embarrassing and outlandish.
- He describes how rapid advances soon proved those dismissals wrong.
Nephew's Breakfast Question
- Mustafa Suleyman describes his six-year-old nephew asking a simple question about AI during breakfast.
- That moment forced him to reframe how to explain what we're actually creating.
Think Of AI As A New Species
- Suleyman proposes thinking of advanced AI as a new digital species rather than mere tools.
- This metaphor helps surface governance, safety, and ethical responsibilities we must design for.