The Great and Good Disruptive Power of World Models

About this episode

Eric Xing discusses the cultural shift towards AI literacy and the unique training approach at MBZ University of Artificial Intelligence.

Leading the way in artificial intelligence doesn’t just take the most powerful chips and biggest data centers — it takes a cultural shift towards AI literacy. Eric Xing, President of the MBZ University of Artificial Intelligence, joins David Rothkopf to share the unique approach the university takes to training the next generation of leaders in tech. Don’t miss this important conversation covering an array of critical topics in the field of AI, including the incredible potential of “world models,” breakthroughs in bioscience, the need for human agency in the tech space, and more. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: David Rothkopf

Guest: Eric Xing

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• AI literacy
• world models
• bioscience breakthroughs
• human agency in technology

Keywords

• artificial intelligence
• AI literacy
• world models
• bioscience
• human agency
• technology leaders

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MBZ University of Artificial Intelligence, TRG Advisory Services, LLC

Places: United Arab Emirates, Washington, DC

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