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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's promise is real. But the challenge to realizing its value isn't technology—it's people. Rana el Kaliouby joins WorkLab's Molly Wood to explore what can stall progress. The conversation explores how emotional intelligence, empathy, and communicat... more

American universities are a critical pillar of US innovation. But what happens when Silicon Valley gets more intentional about that, treating a campus more like a talent pipeline, especially in the race to build AI? In his new New York Times bestsell... more

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Recent Guests

Theo Baker
Journalist and author who wrote the New York Times op-ed What AI Did to My College Class
New York Times (op-ed author)
Episode: Stanford’s Silicon Valley pipeline, investigated
Jana el Kaliouby
Daughter of Rana, Harvard graduate, cultural entrepreneur
Minara (culture salon and cafe)
Episode: What my kids taught me about the AI divide
Adam el Kaliouby
Son of Rana, high school student, AI enthusiast and skeptic
Episode: What my kids taught me about the AI divide
Art Hu
Chief Information Officer of Lenovo
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Episode: AI on the pitch at The World Cup
Arvind Krishna
IBM Chairman and CEO
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Episode: Masters of Scale: IBM’s $10 billion bet on what comes after AI
Reid Hoffman
Tech investor, co-founder of LinkedIn
LinkedIn; Manas AI; OpenAI/Anthropic investor connections
Episode: Reid Hoffman says the AI race is not a cage match
Aza Raskin
Co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology
Center for Humane Technology
Episode: Rapid Response: The race no one can win: AI’s anti-human crisis, with Aza Raskin
Tom Hale
CEO of Ōura
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Episode: Does AI know you better than your doctor? w/ Ōura CEO Tom Hale
David Rogier
Co-founder and CEO of MasterClass
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Episode: Reimagining business school through AI with MasterClass CEO David Rogier

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Rana el Kaliouby
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Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 95 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years ago
  • I want AI, not parental bullshitting!

    Podchaser
    2
    Seyfert
    2 years 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Velourian Steel
    United States2 years ago
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    Ukraine2 years ago

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Alexis Ohanian's discussion on the future of online and offline communities highlights live, thoughtful AI conversations.
Listeners praise accessibility of AI concepts and human-centric focus as a standout.
The show is appreciated for diverse guests beyond usual tech elites and strong host delivery.

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#37
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#208
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#194
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#210
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#151
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#198
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Stanford’s Silicon Valley pipeline, investigated
Q: Can you tell us more about the 'secret class' at Stanford and what it reveals about the school's culture?
Theo explains that the class How to Rule the World was a highly selective cohort guided by a Silicon Valley CEO turned professor, illustrating how elite networks cultivate power and teach students to extract value—sometimes at the expense of transparency and ethics.
Stanford’s Silicon Valley pipeline, investigated
Q: What got you into Stanford in the first place?
Theo describes arriving with admiration and hope, drawn by the campus energy and the promise of technology, but he soon encounters a culture where ambition is prioritized and institutional incentives prize hype over accountability.
AI on the pitch at The World Cup
Q: Is AI going to change the referee process this time round?
AI will augment referees with better data and context, but the core decision-making remains human-driven; the technology supports quicker, more accurate calls rather than replacing human referees.
Reid Hoffman says the AI race is not a cage match
Q: What categories of AI do you think are undervalued or overvalued right now, and what are you tracking?
Biopharma AI and defense tech are areas to watch, with high economic value; also the intersection of AI with human experiences and the reinvention of traditional sectors like universities.
Rapid Response: The race no one can win: AI’s anti-human crisis, with Aza Raskin
Q: What keeps business leaders from pushing back against the AI arms race?
Leaders feel bound by competitive pressures and fear of being crushed if they don't adopt, but there is a moral obligation to slow down and align with broader human interests.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pioneers of AI

What is Pioneers of AI about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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5. Arvind Krishna
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7. Aza Raskin
8. Tom Hale

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