“So many films show the dangers of animals, I wanted to show the love and connection to animals.” Director @kartikigonsalves and producer @guneetmonga of Netflix’s Oscar-nominated documentary @theelephantwhisperers discuss their film and the sacred bond between indigenous peoples & the animals they protect. 🐘🤍
“I found it interesting that Congress wanted to ban TikTok…but still refused to do anything about school shootings.” Ella Livingston, CEO @cocoaasante appeals to U.S. lawmakers to reassess their priorities as they move to ban the platform. We discuss the positive power of #TikTok, it’s impact on small biz, and @keith_lee125’s sweet taste test! 🍫
“The idea of multibillion dollar tech companies getting illegal PDFs of our books, and using those to train these large language models, it’s just egregious.” @mayaslang, award winning Author & President of @authorsguild, explains why artificial intelligence is a threat to authors. Maya joins thousands of writers demanding #AI developers get consent and give fair pay when their work is used to train language models.
“We can no longer believe our eyes.” @scottbelsky Chief Strategy Officer at @adobe discusses the risks and rewards of AI-assisted image generation. We talk creative confidence, raising the bar on digital experiences in #Photoshop, and all the details on their new #AI tool “Firefly”
“Let’s be smart about how we’re doing it, but let’s keep going.” Author, LinkedIn Co-founder and early AI investor @reidhoffman discusses the adaption, sophistication, and general concerns of #ChatGPT — and why he disagrees with AI experts calling for a pause in artificial intelligence development. Plus, the main themes and lessons from his new book that he co-wrote with ChatGPT-4!
“An arm that helps them feel like their favorite superhero.” Joel Gibbard, CEO and Co-Founder @openbionics illustrates how their 3D-printed prosthetic arms provide comfort & functionality to those living with below-the-elbow amputations. We discuss their partnership with Disney and helping Ukrainian soldiers & civilians who have lost limbs in the war.
Easter Egg-Stravaganza! I’m joined by the CEO & President of grocery chain @stewleonards (and a 🐰 🐥!) to discuss inflation, how to shop for bargains, post pandemic changes in the grocery aisle, and what’s cooking this Easter. Plus, how Stew Leonard Jr and his wife are turning tragedy into triumph by teaching kids how to swim. 💙
“We superpower peoples’ voices.” @jaimebosch CEO @voicemod discusses their AI-driven tech that switches your voice from male to female, old to young, in real time! We talk implications for the film industry & voice actors, online safety, and more. #artificialintelligence #AI
Want to stay at the real-life “White Lotus” hotel? You’re in luck! I’m joined by @lorenzo_maraviglia, General Manager of the San Domenico Palace Hotel, to discuss how season 2 of @thewhitelotus caused a surge in bookings at his hotel in Sicily, Italy. We talk Jennifer Coolidge, spending time with the cast, and where where he thinks season 3 of the @hbomax show should be set… 🌏
“It’s really important that institutions have new energy. This is a good time for the World Bank to do that.” @worldbank President @president.davidmalpass joins me for an exclusive interview to discuss his decision to step down early. Plus— how the World Bank is getting critical aid to Turkey and Ukraine.
“Absolutely spectacular and riveting.” Great fun chatting with Nicholas Lyons – the Lord Mayor of London – ahead of the coronation of King Charles III. He gives us a majestic guide of the royal ceremony, what his role will be in the King’s procession, and all the sparkly details about the jewels & wardrobe being displayed. 👑 ✨ Join me tomorrow for full coverage of the #KingCharles coronation on @cnn
Analyzing AI — Ian Bremmer and Mustafa Suleyman, two of the biggest thinkers in geopolitics & technology, believe global cooperation is needed to manage & regulate artificial intelligence. In their new piece for @foreignaffairsmag, they warn among other things, that some tech giants will be more powerful than nation states one day, and a patchwork approach to regulation will neither be sufficient nor swift and flexible enough. They join me to discuss their fears of a US-China arms race, consequences of mass unemployment, and how to ensure an innovative but safe path forward.
Lovely speaking with Finland’s Prime Minister @sannamarin at the @worldeconomicforum She says the EU & its partner’s must continue to show “unity & strength” in the face of #Russia’s war in #Ukraine.
Raising the roof on climate change! Olivier Faber, Co-Founder @roofscapes.studio says his team is ready to add heat-absorbing materials to the famed zinc rooftops of #Paris to tackle hotter temperatures. “It’s essential to prove these solutions are technically possible.”
“To say it’s a fad is frankly ridiculous… An $8 billion global fad? I don’t think so.” Peter McGuinness, CEO @impossible_foods weighs in on recent negative headlines around plant-based ‘meat’ the challenges & opportunities.
“We’re trying to help young people be digital-literate. I think it’s a modern-day survival skill.” Adventurer @beargrylls shares his mission to empower young people to have “digital survival skills” by providing them with effective tools that help decipher what is real and what is misinformation. We discuss his partnership with AI company @seekrscore, his thoughts on Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg squaring up in a cage fight, and which famous guests join him in the upcoming season of “Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge” ✨
“If all girls received 12 years of free, quality education, it would add up to $30 trillion to the world economy.” @malala and @airbnb Co-founder @joegebs discuss the economic incentive for educating women and how their partnership improves access to education for girls all around the world. ✨ Plus, Joe’s personal $25 million donation to the @malalafund.
“Everybody has something to lose if these tools become too powerful.” Says artificial intelligence pioneer and Professor of Computer Science at @umontreal Yoshua Bengio, who’s joining Elon Musk and other #AI specialists in calling for a six-month pause on powerful AI development. “We need to at least start putting up the guardrails.”
Only @idriselba & @sabrinaelba can make me stumble over an intro! 🤣 The power couple joins me here at the @worldeconomicforum to discuss their humanitarian efforts in healing global issues related to food security and climate change. We chat about the importance of youth empowerment in Africa, investing in local farmers rather than aid, receiving the #WEF23 Crystal Award, and @idriselba’s passion for DJ’ing!
“This is easily one of the major technology trends for the next decade.” Brad Smith, President and Vice Chair of @microsoft talks ChatGPT and Microsoft’s increased investments in artificial intelligence. He joined me at the #WEF23 to discuss layoffs at #Microsoft, the need for climate transparency, the next generation of #AI, and reveals #Russia has slowed cyberattacks on #Ukraine.
It’s the fastest growing sport in America but some picklers are finding themselves in a real pickle after playing… Mike Nealy, CEO @usapickleball talks us through the popular sport #Pickleball that’s easy to learn, brings families together, and is gaining international attention ( a few injuries!)
“My team is here… dealing with these air sirens every single day, it just takes a toll.” @kurtzigandy CEO JustAnswer discusses support for Ukrainian employees, funding a mental health clinic in Lviv & efforts to improve the tech behind Ukraine’s missile defence systems Thank you @jchatterleycnn for standing with Ukraine
“It is yet another example of the human cost of this war, and the importance of supporting Ukraine.” @nato Secretary General @jensstoltenberg reacts to #Ukraine’s helicopter tragedy as we discuss the need for more military support from #NATO allies. #WEF23
ChatGPT: “Not a hype cycle.” Says Dan Ives, Managing Director @wedbushsecurities discussing the rise of #chatgpt and use of artificial intelligence within tech companies. We talk #AI arms race, #Google vs #Microsoft, and which other tech players he predicts will enter the game. Plus — his thoughts on Tesla making part of its Supercharger network available to rival #EVs.
