In this 2024 year-end episode of In AI We Trust?, Vilas Dhar of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation and Miriam Vogel of EqualAI review 2024 and discuss predictions for the year ahead. 

Elizabeth Kelly, Director of the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI), discusses pivotal AI safety initiatives and the recent National Security Memorandum on AI. She highlights the significance of the Biden Executive Order aimed at innovation and consumer protection. Kelly shares insights on AISI's role in promoting collaboration between the industry and government, partnerships with major AI firms, and the upcoming inaugural AI safety summit. The conversation emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration to mitigate AI risks and ensure safe practices.

Michael Chertoff, former United States Secretary of Homeland Security, and Miriam Vogel, President of EqualAI, delve into the legal intricacies of AI deployment. They discuss the urgent need for responsible regulatory frameworks and the implications of recent legal cases on AI governance. Victoria Espinel, President of BSA, moderates their insights on data privacy, ethical use, and the importance of individual responsibility in AI safety. The conversation balances optimism about AI innovations in healthcare with the caution needed for effective legislative action.

Dr. Brennan Spiegel, director of Health Services Research at Cedars-Sinai and co-founder of an AI mental health tool, dives into how AI can revolutionize healthcare. He emphasizes the critical role of human-centered design in improving patient care. Highlights include innovative mental health solutions using AI and extended reality, strategies to mitigate bias in AI systems, and the integration of AI tools for better clinical documentation. Brennan also envisions a future where AI reduces administrative tasks, letting doctors focus on what matters most—their patients.

Russell Wald, Deputy Director at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, discusses the crucial role of academia in driving AI innovation. He emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in AI related to national security and autonomous weapons. Wald advocates for standardized benchmarks and equitable access to AI resources. He highlights the potential of ambient technology in healthcare, aiming to enhance patient safety and support aging populations through effective communication and collaboration.

Dmitri Alperovitch, Co-Founder and Chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator and Co-Founder of CrowdStrike, joins this week’s episode of #InAIWeTrust to share his view that we are in the “Second Cold War” with China, the role of AI in this battle as well as in bio tech and other key sectors, and the role of government in this arena. To hear more from Dmitri, tune into his podcast Geopolitics Decanted: https://podcast.silverado.org/episodes Dmitri's new book, "World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century" can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CF1TKHY2 

Scott Galloway, professor, entrepreneur, and best selling author, joins this week’s episode of In AI We Trust? to cover hot topics including: impact of AI on businesses as a “corporate ozempic,” the political influence of “shallow fakes,” the dangerous threat of AI on our increasingly vulnerable and lonely population, the role of business executives and regulators in guaranteeing our safety, and the potential of AI to unlock physical and mental health care. --Resources mentioned in this episode:Algebra of WealthAlgebra of Happiness 

In this week’s episode of In AI We Trust? Ylli Bajraktari, President and CEO of the Special Competitive Studies Project, joins us to discuss the implications of AI on national security, geopolitical competition, what the US government can do to establish a foundation for success in AI leadership, and the upcoming SCSP AI expo in DC (May 7-8). ―Resources mentioned in this episode:Ylli Bajraktari Testimony at the Second Senate AI Insight Forum The Next Chapter in AI2023 Year in Review: Six Items To Watch In 2024

In this episode of In AI We Trust?, Koustubh “K.J.” Bagchi, VP of the recently established Center for Civil Rights and Technology, founded by The Leadership Conference Education Fund, discusses the impact of AI on democracy, including deepfakes and elections; the interplay between AI and privacy; and the state of federal civil rights actions on AI.

Shelley Zalis from The Female Quotient discusses how AI can help close the gender gap, the Algorithm for Equality Manifesto, and the importance of championing women in industry. The episode delves into creating support networks, the power of female intuition at the World Economic Forum, addressing the gender gap with conscious leadership, and exploring AI's potential in healthcare and education.