TED Tech

The podcast explores the relationship between technology and the human body, discussing the negative effects of technology on our bodies and introducing a challenge for the listeners. It also advertises Intel laptops and promotes the new season of the Ted Podcasts Work Life.

AI researcher Gary Marcus discusses the urgent risks of untrustworthy AI technology and advocates for a global nonprofit organization to regulate it. He highlights the dangers of misinformation machines, biases in AI systems, and the need for reliable and ethical AI development. The podcast also includes a Q&A with TED's head, Chris Anderson.

Economist Keyu Jin discusses China's unique model of innovation, highlighting the importance of strong institutions, government support, and collaboration. The podcast explores China's transformation from scarcity to technological abundance, showcasing examples such as TikTok and BYD. It emphasizes the need for learning from China's approach and fostering collaboration to address global challenges.

Neurotechnologist Conor Russomanno discusses the potential of brain-computer interfaces, including the concept of a closed-loop system. He demonstrates a mind-controlled drone on the TED stage with neurohacker Christian Bayerlein.

Tom Graham, AI developer, discusses the power of deepfakes, the risks and benefits of AI-generated media, and the need for individual ownership and control over our photorealistic AI avatars.

Tony Long, ocean conservation expert and 2023 Audacious Project grantee, discusses the impact of illegal fishing and the role of technology in protecting ocean ecosystems. He introduces Global Fishing Watch's live map of industrial activity at sea and highlights the global commitment to conserve 30% of the ocean by 2030.

Electrical engineer Ali Hajimiri explains wireless energy transfer principles and shares his vision of launching solar panels into space to collect sunlight, convert it to electrical power, and beam it down to Earth. He discusses the potential of wireless power to transform energy transfer and eliminate physical wires, the role of wave interference in directing energy waves, and new lightweight fabric-like structures as power stations for wireless energy transfer from space.

Entrepreneur Karoli Hindriks advocates for a digital upgrade to passports, envisioning a future where universal digital passports replace paper ones. She explores the challenges of cross-border movement, flaws in the passport system, and highlights the power of Estonia's digitalization efforts. She proposes a secure universal digital identity as a potential solution for eliminating paperwork and improving the immigration process.

In this perspective-shifting talk, energy researcher Rose M. Mutiso makes the case for prioritizing Africa's needs with what's left of the world's carbon budget, to foster growth and equitably achieve a smaller global carbon footprint. After the talk, our host Sherrell expands upon the ways some nations have been historically neglected when it comes to climate adaptive technologies and shares commentary from climate tech founder Donnel Baird on advocating for underserved communities.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext: ted.com/futureyouTEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-viennaTEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this exclusive preview of groundbreaking, unreleased technology, former Apple designer and Humane cofounder Imran Chaudhri envisions a future where AI enables our devices to "disappear" -- seriously, like one day making a phone call on the palm of your hand. He gives a sneak peek of his company's new product -- shown for the first time ever on the TED stage -- and explains how it could change the way we interact with tech and the world around us. Witness a stunning vision of the next leap in device design. After the talk, Sherrell points to a few potential unintended consequences of sleeker tech.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext: ted.com/futureyouTEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-viennaTEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.