av Mikael Winterkvist | jan 6, 2022 | TED
Artificial intelligence is getting smarter by leaps and bounds — within this century, research suggests, a computer AI could be as ”smart” as a human being.
And then, says Nick Bostrom, it will overtake us: ”Machine intelligence is the last invention that humanity will ever need to make.” A philosopher and technologist, Bostrom asks us to think hard about the world we’re building right now, driven by thinking machines. Will our smart machines help to preserve humanity and our values — or will they have values of their own?
av Mikael Winterkvist | dec 28, 2021 | TED
Without the internet, how would you have coped with the pandemic — from work and school, to maintaining your closest relationships? In the digital age, reliance on the internet is so common and seems ubiquitous, yet billions of people worldwide still go without it. Digital transformation strategist Priscilla Chomba-Kinywa advocates for collective access to the opportunities and potential the internet provides, underscoring the necessity of free and fair digital rights for all.
av Mikael Winterkvist | dec 25, 2021 | TED
From Siri to Alexa to Google, virtual assistants already permeate our lives. What will the next generation of these digital helpers look and sound like? Customer experience professional Karen Lellouche Tordjman gives us a glimpse of where they’re headed — and breaks down the two key challenges engineers need to crack in order to usher in a new age of truly smart voice assistants.
av Mikael Winterkvist | dec 20, 2021 | TED
How often does technology interrupt us from what we really mean to be doing? At work and at play, we spend a startling amount of time distracted by pings and pop-ups — instead of helping us spend our time well, it often feels like our tech is stealing it away from us. Design thinker Tristan Harris offers thoughtful new ideas for technology that creates more meaningful interaction. He asks: ”What does the future of technology look like when you’re designing for the deepest human values?”
av Mikael Winterkvist | dec 13, 2021 | TED
Whether you have one follower or a million, we’ve all witnessed nastiness and hate speech on social media. YouTube content creator and mental well-being motivator Peachy Liv advocates for a kinder, more respectful digital world — and urges us all to reflect before we share our thoughts online. Hear her tips for dealing with cyberbullying and personal insights on how we can all make the internet a safer place.
av Mikael Winterkvist | dec 9, 2021 | TED
An epidemic of bad, inefficient, overcrowded meetings is plaguing the world’s businesses — and making workers miserable. David Grady has some ideas on how to stop it.
This talk was presented at a TED Institute event given in partnership with State Street. TED editors featured it among our selections on the home page. Read more about the TED Institute.
