Rana el Kaliouby
AI scientist, investor, author, and co-founder of Affectiva who hosts Pioneers of AI, guiding conversations about how artificial intelligence is changing the way we live.
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Dec 31, 2025 • 33min
Rapid Response: Rana’s AI forecast for 2026, with Bob Safian
Rana el Kaliouby, an AI scientist, entrepreneur, and expert in emotion AI, shares her predictions for 2026. She discusses the exciting potential of AI to enhance human connections and the shift from academia to industry-driven breakthroughs. Rana tackles the chatbot arms race, concerns about dynamic pricing discriminating against essential goods, and the concept of relationship-intelligent AI. She also predicts the rise of AI-native jobs and emphasizes the need for cultural customization in AI applications, all while balancing optimism with concerns about safety and fairness.
Nov 5, 2025 • 43min
When Machines Become Our Coworkers (cross-post)
Dr. Rana el Kaliouby, an AI entrepreneur and researcher known for her work in affective computing, joins Baratunde for a fascinating conversation about AI's role as a teammate. They explore the addition of an AI co-producer, named Blair, and the unique challenges that arise, including issues of sycophancy and goal-driven risks. The duo discusses balancing optimism with urgency in the face of crises, and the necessity for consent in human-AI relationships. They also envision 'multiplayer mode' AI to enhance collective problem-solving, urging a focus on democratizing power.
