Dialogues Dispatch

Kate Garvey, Project Everyone Co-Founder, and Google's Matt Brittin discuss the progress and challenges of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They highlight the role of AI in achieving the Goals globally, emphasizing data monitoring, technology in healthcare, and citizen engagement for progress.

Lord Nicholas Stern and James Manyika discuss the role of AI in driving systemic change to address the climate crisis, highlighting the potential of AI in enhancing investments in clean technology. They explore how AI can drive rapid systemic changes in energy, transport, cities, land, and water systems to combat environmental challenges, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts for sustainable development.

Former UK Member of Parliament Rory Stewart and Jigsaw CEO Yasmin Green discuss the impact of AI on democracy, emphasizing the need to balance technological advancements with democratic values. They explore the risks of AI, internet as a democratic tool, and the importance of creating a more inclusive society through informed policies.

Physician-scientist Anna Greka and James Manyika discuss the AI revolutionizing disease research, using advanced tools like CRISPR to understand genetic diseases better. They touch on the benefits and risks of AI in scientific research, the collaborative efforts in Project Radical to accelerate rare disease cures, and the potential of AI in global disease research and education.

Andrew McAfee and Kent Walker discuss the impact of generative AI on the economy and workforce, touching on productivity benefits, job categories at risk, and the importance of a responsible AI approach. They delve into the rapid diffusion of AI among knowledge workers, evolution of search tools to reasoning tools, role in fostering innovation, and the balance of boldness and responsibility in AI innovation.

Ngaire Woods, the Founding Dean of the University of Oxford Blavatnik School of Government, discusses navigating AI governance with Google SVP James Manyika. They delve into the importance of public digital infrastructure, cybersecurity challenges, and maximizing AI benefits while minimizing risks.

Conversations on AI's impact on policy, economy, science, democracy, and sustainability. Discussing how AI advances medical science and the risks society faces with AI technology.