SXSW 2025
From Villain to Victor: Shaping AI Era’s Double-Edged Sword
Description:
What if the key to helping us tackle today's most daunting challenges, from climate change to political conflicts, was already at our fingertips, but miseducation and fear mongering prevented us from harnessing its full potential? AI is a double-edged sword with potential for misuse, but unlike many other threats, it also holds the power to help us eliminate these very dangers. Despite the immense potential, people remain apprehensive, resulting in barriers preventing us from fully reaping its benefits. Explore how AI can bridge the gap between fear and progress towards a brighter future.
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Takeaways
- How AI, in collaboration with human ingenuity, holds the key to solving some of the most pressing issues of our time including the harm caused by AI.
- By guiding those who are hesitant or less educated, we can provide safety to them and ensure more people are empowered by AI rather than scared of it.
- The need to embrace AI, not with fear, but with a vision for a better future, and harness AI’s potential to make our lives richer, safer and brighter.
Speakers
- Howie Xu, Chief AI & Innovation Officer, Gen Digital, Inc. (Gen)
- Ben Colman, Co-Founder/CEO, Reality Defender
- Yuzheng Sun, Data Scientist, Statsig
Organizer
Audra Proctor, Senior PR Manager, Gen Digital, Inc. (Gen)
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