About this episode

Nicole Behnam interviews AI expert X Eyee about the transformative potential and existential risks of artificial intelligence.

In this eye-opening conversation, Nicole sits down with X Eyee, a renowned AI expert who brings a unique perspective to the artificial intelligence conversation. A high school dropout and self-taught coder, X has spent 17 years working at the forefront of AI development at companies like Microsoft, Google, and the Department of Defense. Now serving as CEO of AI consulting firm Malo Santo and Senior Policy Advisor at UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy, X offers insights that bridge the gap between Silicon Valley innovation and real-world policy implications. The conversation explores the dual nature of artificial intelligence - diving deep into both its transformative potential and its existential risks. X shares her experience navigating the complex world of responsible AI development while revealing the critical decisions that could determine our technological future. From her military service in Afghanistan conducting data operations to becoming Microsoft's first blockchain ambassador, X brings a rare combination of technical expertise, policy knowledge, and real-world experience to this essential discussion. She even shares her candid advice on how she would guide…

People in this episode

Host: Nicole Behnam

Guest: X Eyee

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• technology
• policy implications
• responsible AI development
• Silicon Valley
• existential risks

Keywords

• AI
• technology
• policy
• Silicon Valley
• innovation
• responsible development
• existential risks
• Mark Zuckerberg
• Malo Santo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Microsoft, Google, Department of Defense, Malo Santo, UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy, Meta

Places: Afghanistan

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