Eric Schmidt

Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google and co-founder of Schmidt Futures, brings his deep expertise in technology and AI to a vital discussion. He shares insights on how TikTok influences algorithms and the two essential AI tools businesses need. The conversation takes a serious turn as Schmidt warns about the potential dangers of AI, including the ethical responsibilities tech leaders face. He also highlights the challenges of innovation in large companies and reflects on leaked information within Google, underscoring the importance of critical thinking in an AI-driven world.

Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google and co-author of "Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit," shares insights on the transformative potential of AI. He discusses the urgent need for societal engagement in AI's ethical risks, particularly in relation to youth mental health and regulatory frameworks. The conversation critiques tech monopolization, emphasizes communication in U.S.-China relations, and underscores the importance of immediate action for aspiring entrepreneurs. It's a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of navigating an AI-driven future.

In this insightful discussion, Shou Chew, CEO of TikTok, and other industry giants like Ruth Porat from Google and Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Alphabet, weigh in on the transformative impact of AI across various sectors. They explore the balance of benefits and risks, including the danger of artificial superintelligence. The panel also highlights AI's role in driving economic growth and its applications in healthcare and food industries. The conversation emphasizes the urgency for responsible AI implementation as businesses adapt to these rapid changes.

Eric Schmidt was the CEO of Google from 2001 to 2011, and its executive chairman from 2011 to 2017, guiding the company through a period of incredible growth and a series of world-changing innovations.  Video version is available on YouTube. If you would like to get more information about this podcast go to https://lexfridman.com/ai or connect with @lexfridman on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube where you can watch the video versions of these conversations.

Former CEO of Google, Eric Schmidt, discusses the risks and benefits of AI, including its ability to create fake people for influence campaigns. He emphasizes the need for responsible governance and regulation of AI technologies and explores the manipulation of social media and AI in the political process. Schmidt also highlights the resilience of humans and the importance of reading.

The son of an economist, Eric Schmidt eschewed his father’s profession, first studying architecture before settling on computer science and eventually earning a PhD. Now one of the most influential technology executives in the world, he still however credits his interest in network economies and platforms for a large part of his success. In this live event hosted by Village Global in San Francisco, Tyler questioned Schmidt about underused management strategies, what Google learned after interviewing one job candidate sixteen times, his opinion on early vs. late Picasso, the best reform in corporate governance, why we might see a bifurcation of the Internet, what technology will explode in the the next 10 years, the most underrated media source, and more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video.  Recorded September 21st, 2018 Other ways to connect Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Follow Tyler on Twitter  Follow Eric on Twitter Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Subscribe at our newsletter page to have the latest Conversations with Tyler news sent straight to your inbox. 

Eric Schmidt, ex CEO de Google, y sus colegas Jonathan Rosenberg y Alan Eagle, comparten insights de su libro 'Trillion Dollar Coach'. Hablan sobre la importancia del coaching y la creatividad en los negocios. Twyla Tharp aporta su perspectiva sobre la creación artística, destacando el valor de la práctica diaria. Samuel Gil y Chamath Palihapitiya discuten el impacto de la tecnología en la cultura contemporánea. Una conversación rica en ideas sobre cómo la creatividad puede impulsar el emprendimiento a nuevos niveles.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and 'godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton discuss the extreme power and potential risks of artificial intelligence. Award-winning director James Cameron explores how AI can transform filmmaking. Artist Refik Anadol uses AI to create mesmerizing art. The podcast explores the benefits, drawbacks, and concerns surrounding AI, including the need for constraints and a kill switch.

Filmmaker Jay Shapiro has produced a new series of audio documentaries, exploring the major topics that Sam has focused on over the course of his career. Each episode weaves together original analysis, critical perspective, and novel thought experiments with some of the most compelling exchanges from the Making Sense archive. Whether you are new to a particular topic, or think you have your mind made up about it, we think you’ll find this series fascinating. And make sure to stick around for the end of each episode, where we provide our list of recommendations from the worlds of film, television, literature, music, and art.   In this episode, we explore the landscape of Artificial Intelligence. We’ll listen in on Sam’s conversation with decision theorist and artificial-intelligence researcher Eliezer Yudkowsky, as we consider the potential dangers of AI — including the control problem and the value-alignment problem — as well as the concepts of Artificial General Intelligence, Narrow Artificial Intelligence, and Artificial Super Intelligence. We’ll then be introduced to philosopher Nick Bostrom’s “Genies, Sovereigns, Oracles, and Tools,” as physicist Max Tegmark outlines just how careful we need to be as we travel down the AI path. Computer scientist Stuart Russell will then dig deeper into the value-alignment problem and explain its importance. We’ll hear from former Google CEO Eric Schmidt about the geopolitical realities of AI terrorism and weaponization. We’ll then touch the topic of consciousness as Sam and psychologist Paul Bloom turn the conversation to the ethical and psychological complexities of living alongside humanlike AI. Psychologist Alison Gopnik then reframes the general concept of intelligence to help us wonder if the kinds of systems we’re building using “Deep Learning” are really marching us towards our super-intelligent overlords. Finally, physicist David Deutsch will argue that many value-alignment fears about AI are based on a fundamental misunderstanding about how knowledge actually grows in this universe.

Cameron Dawson, Chief Investment Officer at NewEdge Wealth, sheds light on the tech sector and Bitcoin's role as a 'psychological commodity' amid economic fears. Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, explores AI's transformative impact on society and how it reshapes industries. Gary Cohn, IBM Vice Chairman and former Goldman Sachs President, shares insights on economic policy under the upcoming administration and its potential focus on the stock market. Together, they paint a vivid picture of current market dynamics and future challenges.