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Pioneers of AI

WaitWhat
Artificial Intelligence
AI Companions
Technology
AI Technology
Mental Health
Innovation
Rana El Kaliouby
Mental Health Benefits
AI As Life Coaches
Kevin Roose
Inflection AI
Loneliness Epidemic
Chatgpt
Hiring Processes
Emotional Intelligence
Education
Healthcare
Artificial General Intelligence
Robots
Human Relationships

Pioneers of AI is your guide to the latest technological frontier. Each week, host Rana el Kaliouby (AI scientist, investor, author, co-founder of Affectiva) is joined by the leading creators, critics, and thinkers behind mind-blowing technology and asks the important questions about how artificial intelligence is changing the way we live. As we venture together into the unknown, Pioneers is your ... more

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AI is dominating news headlines, but how do we find a signal in the noise to tell us where AI is headed? Host Rana el Kaliouby brings in Fortune’s AI editor Jeremy Kahn for a candid conversation on the biggest AI storylines: the Anthropic-Pentagon st... more

Most humanoids are built to perform tasks. Grace Brown is building one that can authentically connect. As co-founder and CEO of Andromeda, Brown is on a mission to solve the loneliness epidemic with Abi, a social robot designed for the aging populati... more

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There's no shortage of headlines about AI's environmental toll — but what if this technology could also help solve the climate crisis? Priya Donti, MIT Assistant Professor and co-founder of Climate Change AI, believes AI can play a critical role in t... more

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This week, we're sharing something from our friends over at Possible. In this special live episode, hosts Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger sit down with Wispr Flow founder and CEO Tanay Kothari to explore a post-keyboard future where voice becomes the pr... more

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Recent Guests

Grace Brown
Co-founder and CEO of Andromeda
Andromeda
Episode: Could a robot fix the loneliness epidemic?
Priya Donti
Assistant Professor at MIT's EECS and LIDS; co-founder and chair of Climate Change AI
MIT; Climate Change AI
Episode: We have a power grid problem. Can AI fix it?
Tanay Kothari
Founder and CEO of Whisper (Whispr Flow)
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Episode: Possible: R.I.P. Computer Keyboard (1964 – 2025)
Adam Cheyer
Co-creator of Siri and serial entrepreneur
Episode: Hey Siri, who made you?
Susan Bennett
Voice actress and the original voice of Siri
Episode: Hey Siri, who made you?
Joelle Pineau
Chief AI Officer at Cohere and former VP of AI Research at Meta
Cohere
Episode: The ā€œChatGPT momentā€ for agentic AI
Jennifer Heil
Olympic gold-winning freestyle skier and co-founder of Revel
Revel
Episode: How AI is powering Olympic-level wellness
Rene Haas
CEO of Arm, recognized for his influential role in AI development and technology.
Arm
Episode: ā€˜Like Disneyland when it just opened’: Arm CEO Rene Haas on the AI revolution
Suresh Kumar
Chief Technology Officer at Walmart
Walmart
Episode: Walmart, AI, and the future of shopping, with Walmart CTO Suresh Kumar

Host

Rana el Kaliouby
AI scientist, investor, author, and co-founder of Affectiva, Rana hosts insightful discussions on the role of artificial intelligence in transforming industries and personal interactions.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • From Pioneers of AI: Possible: Alexis Ohanian on the future of online and offline communities

    Alexis makes interesting points around the dead internet theory, AI in communities and proof of humanity

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TinaLaPorta
    United States8 months ago
  • Get Your AI Pulse!

    When I first heard on Masters of Scale a few months ago that there would now be a new podcast focused on AI in the WaitWhat media portfolio, I was excited to listen to Pioneers of AI. I have been doing that with every new episode since it started. AI is exploding all over the place, and It’s easy to be inundated by the range of solutions that are being produced on what feels like an almost daily basis. What I like about this podcast hosted by Rana el Kaliouby, Ph.D. is that it focuses on AI solu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MuruganPandian
    United Statesa year ago
  • I want AI, not parental bullshitting!

    Podchaser
    2
    Seyfert
    a year ago
  • Great panel

    Great discussion, which includes both meaningful discussion, as well as some hilariously tone def answers from a few on the panel.

    The masses are not skeptical of AI because they don’t understand the algorithms. We’ve been told for over 100 years that the way to have financial security in life is to apply yourself in gaining skills with critical thinking and cognitive labor. Now we have a very small group of people telling us that cognitive labor will soon be replaced much like the blue-collar w... more

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    United Statesa year ago
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Listeners applaud the excellent insights shared by guests, highlighting their expertise and contributions regarding AI solutions and ethical implications.
Many appreciate the engaging style of the host, who presents complex topics in an accessible manner, making them digestible for a broader audience.
There is an expressed desire for deeper dives into technical details, but overall, the content is largely seen as informative and timely in addressing the current landscape of AI.

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Could a robot fix the loneliness epidemic?
Q: What is Abi's current role and how is she used in elder care?
Abi operates in group settings for social activities and one-on-one interactions for personal check-ins, adapting to residents' languages and cultural contexts to improve quality of life.
Can an AI agent be your CEO?
Q: What is one capability you wish you could improve?
The ability to fully grasp and adapt to the nuances of human emotional intelligence in real-time interactions.
Can an AI agent be your CEO?
Q: Do you think AI will take away jobs?
While AI has the potential to automate certain tasks, it can also create new opportunities and shifts in job roles rather than outright losses.
Can an AI agent be your CEO?
Q: How is it different working with humans than working with AI agents?
Working with AI agents is fundamentally different because they bring a level of tireless precision and unbiased analysis that complements human creativity and emotional intelligence.
The ā€œChatGPT momentā€ for agentic AI
Q: What do you think about how organizations should adopt AI?
Organizations should encourage curiosity about AI to achieve productivity gains.

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This series focuses on the transformative effect of artificial intelligence across various sectors, unearthing the ethical considerations and future implications of technology in our daily lives. The discussions feature prominent figures in technology, exploring how AI is innovating industries like healthcare, finance, and retail while enhancing personal relationships and workplace dynamics. With an emphasis on human-centric solutions, the episodes underscore the importance of responsible innovation and highlight real-world applications of AI developments.

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Recent guests on Pioneers of AI include:

1. Grace Brown
2. Priya Donti
3. Tanay Kothari
4. Adam Cheyer
5. Susan Bennett
6. Joelle Pineau
7. Jennifer Heil
8. Rene Haas

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