Will Douglas Heaven

Will Douglas Heaven, the Senior editor for AI at MIT Technology Review, dives into the fascinating world of artificial general intelligence (AGI). He explores the complex definitions of AGI and its implications for society. The conversation touches on the commercialization of AI and challenges in defining true intelligence. Heaven discusses the future of jobs in an AI-driven world and the ethical considerations surrounding AI development. Plus, the potential environmental impact of AI’s energy consumption sparks critical dialogue on sustainability.

Joining the discussion is Will Douglas Heaven, Senior Editor for AI at MIT Technology Review, who sheds light on DeepSeek’s groundbreaking AI developments. The conversation humorously contrasts how ancient human ancestor Lucy would fare on a treadmill against modern humans. Experts also tackle the impact of data removal from the CDC and the NIH, emphasizing its consequences for public health research. Lastly, they explore the competitive landscape between DeepSeek and established AI models, revealing its innovative edge.

A panel of luminaries join us live on stage at MIT Technology Review’s flagship conference, EmTech MIT, and discuss the path forward for AI research.We Meet:Will Douglas Heaven, Senior Editor of AI at MIT Technology ReviewAshley Llorens, Vice President & Managing Director at Microsoft ResearchRaia Hadsell, Senior Director of Research and Robotics at DeepMindYann LeCun, NYU Professor, VP & Chief AI Scientist at MetaCredits:This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the MIT Media Lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts with special thanks to Will Douglas Heaven, Amy Lammers and Brian Bryson. It was produced by Jennifer Strong, Emma Cillekens and Anthony Green, directed by Erin Underwood, edited by Mat Honan and mixed by Garret Lang.