
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 102 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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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
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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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The show consistently covers the practical and ethical implications of artificial intelligence across industries, with a strong emphasis on human-centric design, governance, and real-world deployments. Episodes frequently pair founders, researchers, and executives with grounded use cases—from AI-enabled commerce and healthcare to autonomous farming and elder care robotics—while exploring societal impact, policy, and responsible innovation. A notable strength is hosting depth: engaging conversations that balance technical detail with accessible storytelling, often highlighting the human elements of AI adoption, governance, and ethics. Potential listeners will find clear signals on what's coming next in AI, how to implement it responsibly, an... more
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