
Jad Tarifi
Co-founder of Integral AI and leading thinker on world models in AI. He earned his PhD in Computer Science and AI from the University of Florida and held senior AI roles at Google.
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Aug 25, 2025 • 44min
350: What Comes After AGI? A Vision for a Freedom-Based Economy with Jad Tarifi, Co-Founder of Integral AI
Jad Tarifi, co-founder of Integral AI and a leading AI thinker, dives deep into the future of intelligence and freedom. He explores why achieving AGI should focus on enhancing freedom rather than just intelligence. The conversation covers the limitations of traditional metrics and the importance of world models in AI development. Jad discusses ethical implications, proposing that AI aligns with humane values to improve society. He also provides a glimpse into Integral AI’s ambitious plans for a post-AGI economy and empowered human-machine relationships.

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Jan 6, 2025 • 52min
How AI startups can compete with the AI giants
In a captivating discussion with Jad Tarifi, founder of Integral AI and former chief of Google's first Generative AI team, we explore Japan's surprising advantages in the AI race. Jad shares insights on why robotics is crucial for AI advancement, critiques the humanoid robot trend, and offers strategies for startups to effectively compete against major players. He also delves into the philosophical aspects of AGI development, the alignment problem, and the importance of ensuring AI aligns with human values for a benevolent future.

Dec 13, 2024 • 2h 3min
Dr. Jad Tarifi of Integral AI: “We Now Have All the Ingredients for AGI”
Dr. Jad Tarifi, CEO and co-founder of Integral AI, discusses the groundbreaking possibilities at the crossroads of AI and human potential. He elaborates on the gradual evolution of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and the importance of a human-centered approach in its development. The conversation covers ethical responsibilities in technology, the influence of context on understanding, and how personal and collective experiences shape our reality. Tarifi also reflects on humanity's collective challenges, suggesting a unified vision can drive transformative change.