Kate O'Neill

In a captivating discussion, Kate O'Neill, a tech humanist and CEO of KO Insights, shares her expertise on the intersection of AI and climate action. She emphasizes the need for ethical AI deployment to tackle climate challenges, advocating for 'strategic optimism' in project management. Kate highlights the power of casual conversations at conferences to inspire ideas and solutions. She also addresses the emotional aspects of climate grief and the proactive role individuals can play, especially the youth, in driving impactful change.

Join Kate O’Neill, the "Tech Humanist" and founder of KO Insights, as she discusses the importance of aligning technology with human values. She emphasizes the need for organizations to define their purpose clearly before adopting AI. Kate introduces the concept of ethical acceleration and the significance of human oversight in tech deployments. With real-world examples from companies like Apple and Duolingo, she argues for a shift from traditional efficiency metrics to more meaningful measures of success, reminding us that asking "should we?" is vital in the age of AI.