{"id":8021,"date":"2024-06-21T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/?p=8021"},"modified":"2024-10-08T03:14:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T03:14:35","slug":"ai-influencers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/ai-influencers\/","title":{"rendered":"16 (Human) AI Influencers You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-as-the-number-of-experts-weighing-in-on-ai-grows-knowing-who-s-worth-listening-to-is-important-here-are-16-ai-influencers-you-should-know-right-now\">As the number of experts weighing in on AI grows, knowing who\u2019s worth listening to is important. Here are 16 AI influencers you should know right now.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of voices sharing insights on AI is growing, and as visions for the future increasingly become our reality, this momentum shows no signs of slowing down. As AI reshapes industries, including yours, you need to stay in the know by following a handful of individuals playing key roles in the revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The people influencing AI aren\u2019t just those building the technology. This list includes individuals from academia and technology, writers chronicling the AI revolution, and those hoping to shape ethics and regulation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are sixteen AI influencers from around the globe you should follow, including leaders from Australia, Singapore, and India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-apac-voices\">APAC Voices<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-academia\">Academia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-technology\">Technology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-the-chroniclers\">The Chroniclers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-ethics-regulations\">Ethics\/Regulations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-apac-voices\">APAC Voices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d5a63a44a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d5a63a44a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/06\/ayesha-khanna.jpg?w=400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8017\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/ayesha-khanna.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/ayesha-khanna.jpg?w=150&amp;h=150 150w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/ayesha-khanna.jpg?w=300&amp;h=300 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who: <\/strong>Ayesha Khanna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What she does<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Co-founder and CEO, Addo AI, headquartered in Singapore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Founder, 21st Century Girls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Served on several Singapore government boards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Author of \u201cStraight Through Processing\u201d and the upcoming \u201cU+AI\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social media presence<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ayeshakhanna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> (56,241 followers; LI Top Voice); <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ayeshakhanna1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a> (11,371 followers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why you should know Ayesha: <\/strong>Khanna is a visionary force in the AI space, helping governments and corporations use AI to drive innovation and growth. As co-founder and CEO of Addo AI, she\u2019s reshaping industries with her deep expertise in AI, smart cities, fintech, and the metaverse. Named one of Southeast Asia\u2019s groundbreaking female entrepreneurs by <em>Forbes <\/em>and included in the <a href=\"https:\/\/asiawomentech.com\/winners-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 50 Asia Women Tech Leaders<\/a> for 2024, Ayesha is also a passionate advocate for women in tech. Through her charity, 21st Century Girls, she empowered thousands of young girls with coding and AI skills over 10 years, preparing the next generation for the future of technology. Her influence stretches far, with board roles at Johnson Controls, NEOM Tonomous, and L\u2019Oreal\u2019s Scientific Advisory Board, making her a key player in both corporate and social impact arenas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insight:<\/strong> \u201cTechnology will never replace humans, as there will always be a need for people to be involved in technology to maximise its potential. AI, for one thing, is fundamentally dependent on good-quality data, and will need people who understand data or can create a \u2018golden source of truth\u2019 (a single source of truth from which data is constructed), which is critical to good data governance.\u201d \u2014&nbsp;Khanna, on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatlerasia.com\/power-purpose\/ideas-education\/ayesha-khanna-why-we-should-all-be-techies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tatler<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d5a63af66&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d5a63af66\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/06\/amanda-johnstone.jpg?w=800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8018\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/amanda-johnstone.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/amanda-johnstone.jpg?w=150&amp;h=150 150w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/amanda-johnstone.jpg?w=300&amp;h=300 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/amanda-johnstone.jpg?w=768&amp;h=768 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who: <\/strong>Amanda Johnstone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What she does:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Founding CEO and High Technology Communicator, Transhuman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Co-founder and CEO, Be A Looper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seed investor and mentor, Tech Ready Women Academy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social media presence: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/amandajohnstone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> (15,868 followers; LI Top Voice); <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/amandaj0hnstone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a> (3,973 followers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why you should know Amanda: <\/strong>As one of Australia\u2019s most recognised AI technologists, Johnstone has earned global acclaim for her work in social impact technology. Named a Next Generation Leader by TIME and awarded Start-up Executive of the Year by The CEO Magazine, she has combined her passion for tech with a deep commitment to mental health. Johnstone founded Be A Looper, an AI-powered app that uses EmotionAI to support individuals struggling with mental health challenges, a venture inspired by her personal experiences with suicide prevention. Over her 20-year career, she has advised organisations such as Commonwealth Bank, Optus, and the Australian Digital Health Agency, while also building <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clubhouse.com\/house\/talknerdytome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Talk Nerdy to Me<\/a>, a social audio channel that engages over 300,000 subscribers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insight: <\/strong>\u201cTechnology is going to make us more human again. We\u2019ve gone through this phase where we\u2019ve been hiding behind the internet and creating more work for ourselves, and I really am looking forward to us outsourcing that to personal digital assistants so we can spend more eyeball time with each other.\u201d &#8211; Amanda, on <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/hadIjvOZeCc?feature=shared\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d5a63b8d7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d5a63b8d7\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/06\/mark-van-rijmenam.jpg?w=512\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8019\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/mark-van-rijmenam.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/mark-van-rijmenam.jpg?w=150&amp;h=150 150w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/mark-van-rijmenam.jpg?w=300&amp;h=300 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong> Mark van Rijmenam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What he does:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On-demand keynote speaker, The Digital Speaker, based in Australia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Founder and strategic futurist, Futurwise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Founder, Datafloq<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Author of five books, including \u201cStep Into the Metaverse&#8221; and &#8220;Future Visions&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social media presence: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/markvanrijmenam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> (42,041 followers; LI Top Voice); <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/VanRijmenam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a> (6,164 followers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why you should know Mark: <\/strong>A globally recognised futurist, van Rijmenam helps businesses and governments adopt emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and quantum computing. As founder of Datafloq and Futurwise, and with a PhD focused on big data and AI, Mark has delivered pioneering TEDx talks, including the world\u2019s first in <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/JmF_OeirXYw?feature=shared\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">virtual reality<\/a> and a 2023 talk featuring his digital deepfake. Known as <em>The Digital Speaker<\/em>, he has also created an app offering 24\/7 access to his AI-powered digital twin, providing personalised insights via text, audio, and video in 28 languages, helping organisations navigate the future on-demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insight<\/strong>: \u201cThe convergence of AI and AR will enhance experiences via intelligent insights and interactions in augmented environments. It holds vast potential for training, assistance and data visualisation for enterprises. As AR and AI synergise, they promise to redefine information sharing and use at work.\u201d &#8211; Mark, on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedigitalspeaker.com\/ten-technology-trends-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Digital Speaker<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d5a63c375&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d5a63c375\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/06\/nikhil-malhotra.jpg?w=800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8020\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/nikhil-malhotra.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/nikhil-malhotra.jpg?w=150&amp;h=150 150w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/nikhil-malhotra.jpg?w=300&amp;h=300 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/nikhil-malhotra.jpg?w=768&amp;h=768 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong> Nikhil Malhotra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What he does:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chief Innovation Officer, Tech Mahindra, based in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creator, Maker\u2019s Lab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI Fellow, World Economic Forum&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social media presence: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nikhilmalhotra2009\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> (17,945 followers); <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/nickmalhotra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a> (1,618 followers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why you should know Nikhil: <\/strong>Malhotra is the visionary behind Maker\u2019s Lab, Tech Mahindra\u2019s R&amp;D hub dedicated to advancing AI, machine learning, robotics, and quantum computing. With decades of experience, he leads the company\u2019s innovation efforts, including the creation of India\u2019s large language model, Project Indus. As a World Economic Forum AI Fellow, Malhotra champions responsible AI and quantum ethics, guiding organisations through the complexities of emerging technologies. His leadership has earned him numerous accolades, including the Innovation Congress awards in 2020 and 2021. A key part of his vision is enabling machines to communicate in India\u2019s diverse local dialects, addressing the linguistic richness of a country with over 1,645 dialects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insight<\/strong>: \u201cPublic-private partnerships are pivotal in India\u2019s LLM journey, with the government and industry working together to develop and deploy AI technologies for public services. For instance, the Indian government\u2019s collaboration to develop AI solutions for agriculture is a prime example of how LLMs can be leveraged to address critical societal challenges.\u201d \u2013 Nikhil, on <a href=\"https:\/\/timestech.in\/indias-leap-into-large-language-models-pioneering-the-future-of-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">timestech.in<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-apac-voices\">(Back to top)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-one wp-block-salesforce-blog-offer\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__content\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-offer__title\">The Evolution of AI in CRM<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-offer__description\">Businesses are moving up the AI maturity curve at a rapid pace. See how they\u2019re progressing in the Trends in AI for CRM report.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/form\/pdf\/trends-of-ai\/\">Get the report<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__contour\"><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<!-- Standard Illustration -->\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__illustration\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/offer-block\/offer-illustration-layout-one.png\" alt=\"\">\n\n\t\t<!-- Small Accent Illustration -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__accent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/offer-block\/offer-accent-layout-one.png\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- Left Side Illustration -->\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- Cloud Illustration -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__cloud\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/offer-block\/offer-cloud-layout-one.png\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-academia\"><strong>Academia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d5a63d0d9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d5a63d0d9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Mollick.jpg?w=200\" alt=\"Mollick\" class=\"wp-image-92372\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who: <\/strong>Ethan Mollick<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What he does<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Associate professor at the Wharton School, innovation and entrepreneurship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Author of \u201cCo-intelligence: Living and Working With AI\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Founder, \u201cOne Useful Thing\u201d newsletter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social media presence<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/emollick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> (111,000 followers); <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/emollick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a> (211,000 followers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why you should know Ethan<\/strong>: Dubbed the \u201cAI whisperer,\u201d Mollick advises some of the most prominent people building, using, defining, and regulating AI, including Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic, the White House, and private industry. His primary area of focus deals with the impact of AI on work and everyday life. He is frequently quoted as an AI expert in major publications like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Reason, Fast Company, and Politico, and he publishes <a href=\"https:\/\/mgmt.wharton.upenn.edu\/profile\/emollick\/#research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI research<\/a> on topics including the effects of AI on knowledge worker productivity, and using AI as a classroom teaching tool. He is a featured author in many other publications including Harvard Business Review.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Insight: <\/strong>\u201cSmaller AI models that can run on your phone are available and will soon connect to larger networks of AIs to solve hard problems. And the nature of our interaction with AIs themselves might be changing, as agents and AI devices start to spread.\u201d \u2014 Mollick, writing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oneusefulthing.org\/p\/doing-stuff-with-ai-opinionated-midyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">his newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d5a63d869&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d5a63d869\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/howard.jpeg?w=200\" alt=\"Howard\" class=\"wp-image-92290\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who: <\/strong>Ayanna Howard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What she does:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Roboticist, entrepreneur, educator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Board member for Black in AI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dean of the College of Engineering at Ohio State University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Founder and president of the board of directors of Zyrobotics, an award-winning company that develops mobile therapy and educational products for children with special needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social media presence: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ayanna-howard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> (30,290 followers; LI Top Voice); <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/robotsmarts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a> (7,682 followers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why you should know Ayanna: <\/strong>Few things are more synonymous with \u201cthe future\u201d than AI and robotics. Howard is a leading voice on both. A distinguished roboticist who leads Ohio State University\u2019s engineering department, she\u2019s also a member of the Advisory Board for Black In AI, an organisation focused on increasing the inclusion and presence of Black people in AI. Additionally, Howard founded Zyrobotics, an award-winning organisation that develops AI-powered tools for special-needs children.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Insight<\/strong>: \u201cIf we are not careful, we might be living another 1957 Sputnik moment. Today, with nearly every aspect of life evolving to include AI, the U.S. cannot afford to sit back and wait for an AI-based crisis to hit. The U.S. must make bold investments in growing the AI talent pool to help protect democracy, citizen\u2019s quality of life, and the overall health of the nation.\u201d \u2014 Howard, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/ZxkbtKNN37Y?t=1524s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">testimony<\/a> to the U.S. Joint Economic Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d5a63e00e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d5a63e00e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Li.jpg?w=200\" alt=\"Li\" class=\"wp-image-92373\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who: <\/strong>Dr<strong>. <\/strong>Fei-Fei Li<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What she does:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI researcher &amp; professor, Stanford&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Co-director, Stanford Human-Centred AI Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Author, \u201cThe Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Co-founder, Chair, AI4ALL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social media presence: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/fei-fei-li-4541247\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> (35,320 followers); <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/drfeifei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a> (458,800 followers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why you should know Fei-Fei:&nbsp;<\/strong>The \u201cgodmother of AI\u201d has, among other things, published more than 300 scientific articles in top journals. She is the inventor of ImageNet, a database of annotated images that was a catalyst for today\u2019s AI. What started as an idea to \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/tech\/data-transformed-ai-research-possibly-110059588.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">map out the entire world of objects<\/a>\u201d led to an annual competition to see what algorithms could identify objects in the dataset\u2019s images with the lowest error rate. Competition winners went on to work across tech from Google to Huawei. That\u2019s partly why <em>Wired<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/fei-fei-li-artificial-intelligence-humanity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">called her<\/a> \u201cone of a tiny group of scientists \u2026 who are responsible for AI\u2019s recent remarkable advances.\u201d She is focused on what she calls \u201chuman-centred AI\u201d that works to support scientific breakthroughs and advocates for peoples\u2019 role alongside AI in the future.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Insight<\/strong>: \u201cThe public sector is now significantly lagging in resources and talent compared to that of industry. This will have profound consequences because industry is focused on developing technology that is profit-driven, whereas public-sector AI goals are focused on creating public good.\u201d \u2014 Li, to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/technology\/2024\/03\/10\/big-tech-companies-ai-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Washington Post<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-academia\">(Back to top)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-cluster-content-section-alt has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"alignfull wp-block-salesforce-blog-section-heading\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-section-heading__title\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat to read next\t<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/generative-ai-glossary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/06\/AI-from-A-to-Z-The-Business-Leaders-Generative-AI-Glossary-Updated-Monthly.jpg?w=889&amp;h=500\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ai-from-a-to-z-the-generative-ai-glossary-for-business-leaders\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/artificial-intelligence\/generative-ai-glossary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI From A to Z: The Generative AI Glossary for Business Leaders<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-cluster-content-card is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94bc23d7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/ai-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/career.jpg?w=889&amp;h=500\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:160px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ai-isn-t-taking-your-job-nbsp-it-s-setting-you-up-for-a-better-one-here-are-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/ai-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI Isn\u2019t Taking Your Job \u2014&nbsp;It\u2019s Setting You Up For a Better One (Here Are 12)<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-cluster-content-card is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94bc23d7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/artificial-intelligence\/ai-strategy-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/08\/Playbook-bg.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ai-strategy-guide-make-crm-ai-data-your-trusted-formula\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/artificial-intelligence\/ai-strategy-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI Strategy Guide<br>Make CRM + AI + Data Your Trusted Formula<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-cluster-content-card is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94bc23d7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/pre-trained-llm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Business-AI_blog-image_04232024-1.png?w=969&amp;h=500\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-reasons-an-open-source-llm-is-an-easier-path-for-your-business\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/pre-trained-llm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 Reasons an Open-Source LLM is an Easier Path for your Business<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-technology\">Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d5a6405f6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d5a6405f6\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/LeCun.jpeg?w=200\" alt=\"LeCun\" class=\"wp-image-92291\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who: <\/strong>Yann LeCun<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What he does:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VP &amp; Chief AI Scientist at Meta&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professor of computer science, data science, and neural science at NYU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professor, researcher, and R&amp;D manager in AI, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, intelligent data analysis, data mining, data compression, digital library systems, and robotics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social media presence: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/yann-lecun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> (709,155 followers); <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ylecun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a> (723,400 followers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why you should know Yann: <\/strong>Often called one of the godfathers of AI, along with Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio, LeCun was a co-recipient of the 2018 Turing Award, which recognises major contributions to computer science (think of it as the Nobel Prize for computing). A highly distinguished pioneer in the field, LeCun was named a Chevalier in the French Legion of Honour in 2023 by French President Emmanuel Macron, and received the 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/ee.ethz.ch\/news-and-events\/d-itet-news-channel\/2024\/01\/honouring-yann-lecun-benjamin-grewe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Swiss AI Award<\/a> at the WEF at Davos. He is widely credited for advancing convolutional neural networks, which are deep-learning networks used for image classification and object recognition tasks. He has also <a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?hl=en&amp;user=WLN3QrAAAAAJ&amp;view_op=list_works&amp;sortby=pubdate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">published or co-published<\/a> dozens of papers on AI, machine learning, robotics, computer vision, and image compression in the last two years alone.<br><br><strong>Insight: <\/strong>\u201cWe can make humanity smarter with AI. AI, basically, will amplify human intelligence. It\u2019s as if every one of us will have a staff of smart AI assistants. They might be smarter than us. They\u2019ll do our bidding, perhaps execute a task in ways that are much better than we could do ourselves.\u201d \u2014&nbsp;LeCun, on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lexfridman.com\/yann-lecun-3-transcript\/#chapter15_ai_and_ideology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lex Fridman Podcast<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d5a640e04&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d5a640e04\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Shih.jpeg?w=200\" alt=\"Shih\" class=\"wp-image-92294\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who: <\/strong>Clara Shih<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What she does: <\/strong>CEO of Salesforce AI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social media presence<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/clarashih\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> (659,000 followers, top voice); <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/clarashih\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a> (24,000 followers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why you should know Clara<\/strong>: In addition to leading AI efforts across Salesforce, Shih has been a powerful advocate for using only trusted data and ethical processes in AI. She is a frequent speaker at major AI events including ones hosted by the Milken Institute, the FCC and Nvidia, and she hosts a podcast, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/plus\/series\/ask_more_of_ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ask More of AI<\/a>, in which she conducts in-depth interviews with leading AI entrepreneurs, investors, and creatives. She was named one of Time magazine\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/collection\/time100-ai\/6311101\/clara-shih\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">100 most influential people in AI<\/a> in 2023.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Insight: \u201c<\/strong>I feel a tremendous sense of personal responsibility toward creating AI that is trusted \u2026 AI is going to be transformational for jobs, the way the internet was. I do have a healthy level of concern about it, but I\u2019m an action-oriented person, so being in this role gives me a great platform to use to educate others, including members of Congress, CEOs and our customers.\u201d \u2014 Shih, to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/03\/07\/business\/clara-shih-salesforce-artificial-intelligence.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York Times<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d5a6416a4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d5a6416a4\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Hoffman.jpeg?w=200\" alt=\"Hoffman\" class=\"wp-image-92289\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who<\/strong>: Reid Hoffman&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What he does<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strategic partner, Greylock Ventures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Co-founder, Inflection AI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Author, Long Reids newsletter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Co-founder, LinkedIn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many board roles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social media presence<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/reidhoffman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> (2.6 million followers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/reidhoffman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a> (710,000 followers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why you should know Reid<\/strong>: Hoffman has a deep, multi-pronged involvement in AI. He invests in AI startups (he was a founding investor of OpenAI), advocates for using AI to improve education and healthcare, and is a prolific speaker and author. As an uber- successful entrepreneur, he is one of tech\u2019s most influential proponents of AI. His observations about the promise and peril of AI are helping shape the conversation. Case in point: his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rgD2gmwCS10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mind-bending interview<\/a> with an AI version of himself demonstrated the awesome possibilities of the technology, and a book, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/en\/book\/show\/123249503-impromptu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Impromptu: Amplifying Our Humanity Through AI<\/a>, which he wrote with GPT-4.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Insight: \u201c<\/strong>One thing that\u2019s certain in the next five-to-ten years is that we are going to have agents everywhere, doing all kinds of things for us through all kinds of interactions. There will be agents for groups, agents for companies, and many other types. And the most natural thing when you\u2019re doing engineering is to get IQ correct. But one of the things that\u2019s really essential for people is how we bring EQ (emotional quotient) into it.\u201d \u2014 Hoffman, on McKinsey\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/mckinsey-digital\/our-insights\/gen-ai-a-cognitive-industrial-revolution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On the Edge<\/a> podcast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-technology\">(Back to top)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-chroniclers\">The Chroniclers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d5a642040&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d5a642040\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Cheung.jpeg?w=200\" alt=\"Cheung\" class=\"wp-image-92285\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who: <\/strong>Rowan Cheung<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What he does: <\/strong>Founder of The Rundown AI<em>, <\/em>one of the largest AI newsletters&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social media presence: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rowancheung\/?originalSubdomain=ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> (36,000 followers); <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/rowancheung\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a> (512,000 followers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why you should know Rowan: <\/strong>AI email newsletters have sprung up everywhere over the last year or two. Rowan Cheung\u2019s daily publication, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therundown.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Rundown AI<\/a>, is one of the fastest-growing, currently boasting more than 600,000 subscribers. His newsletter covers AI news, spotlights AI tools, and offers step-by-step guides for implementing AI workflows. He also recently launched <a href=\"https:\/\/join.therundown.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Rundown University<\/a>, a learning community with one-on-one AI support and expert-led workshops. In addition to The Rundown, Cheung has built a following of more than 500,000 on X, where he breaks AI news and shares tips for using AI tools.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Insight:<\/strong> \u201cWe\u2019re in the early innings, but especially as capabilities continue to increase, there will be a massive gap between early adopters who spend time testing and have a real grasp of everything possible, and those who just try ChatGPT once and <em>never again<\/em>. If you\u2019re reading this, you\u2019re still early. Start now or you\u2019ll be playing catch-up in a year\u2019s time.\u201d \u2014 Cheung, on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/rowancheung\/status\/1791865619383456217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d5a642afb&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d5a642afb\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Hao.jpeg?w=200\" alt=\"Hao\" class=\"wp-image-92286\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who: <\/strong>Karen Hao<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What she does<\/strong><strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contributing writer, The Atlantic <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead designer, AI Spotlight Series at the Pulitzer Centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Author of an upcoming book on OpenAI&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social media presence: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/karendhao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><strong> <\/strong>(20,000 followers)<strong>&nbsp; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_KarenHao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a><strong> <\/strong>(61,000 followers)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why you should know Karen: <\/strong>Hao has been explaining AI since at least 2018. That year, she published a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.technologyreview.com\/2018\/11\/10\/139137\/is-this-ai-we-drew-you-a-flowchart-to-work-it-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flowchart<\/a> in MIT Technology Review called \u201cWhat is AI?\u201d which was later exhibited as an installation in the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna. She has a uniquely diverse set of skills and interests that make her work a must-read for anyone following AI. With a degree in mechanical engineering from MIT, she\u2019s as comfortable getting into the weeds as she is writing about the human aspects of technological progress, the poor treatment of African data annotators, and the outsized water consumption of AI data centres.<br><br><strong>Insight: \u201c<\/strong>A big question looms over generative AI: what really is its impact on the environment? I spent months investigating a single campus of \u2026 data centres in the Arizona desert \u2014 designated in part for OpenAI \u2014 in an attempt to find out. The process underscored just how little visibility we have into basic information, such as the water and energy consumption of these silicon monstrosities, which are now being built at an unprecedented rate, including in the desert.\u201d \u2014 Hao, in a LinkedIn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/karendhao_a-big-question-looms-over-generative-ai-activity-7171164952345473024-hHGl?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">post<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d5a6434f6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d5a6434f6\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Zain-Kahn.jpeg?w=200\" alt=\"Kahn\" class=\"wp-image-92295\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who: <\/strong>Zain Kahn<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What he does: <\/strong>Co-founder and CEO, Superhuman newsletter&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social media presence: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/zainkahn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> (916,000 followers, Top Voice); <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/heykahn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a> (517,000 followers)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why you should know Zain<\/strong>: He is the primary writer of the fast-growing AI newsletter, Superhuman. Like other newsletters, it summarises and analyses AI news, but what makes it stand out is its practicality for business users, focusing on how to use AI at work. In each newsletter, he includes a &#8220;prompt of the day,&#8221; a regularly updated list of best AI productivity tools, and a cool section on AI-generated images with the prompt used to create them. He regularly posts popular AI tips on LinkedIn. A recent one described how ChatGPT can create any Excel formula using natural language. And he uses AI to run his newsletter. It summarises dense papers, generates ideas, and writes full email drafts.<br><br><strong>Insight: <\/strong>\u201cWe live in strange times. People both hate their jobs and the technology that can replace the worst parts of their jobs.\u201d \u2014 Kahn, on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/heykahn\/status\/1796892585400652090\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-the-chroniclers\">(Back to top)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ethics-regulations\">Ethics\/Regulations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d5a6449f8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d5a6449f8\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/butterfield.jpeg?w=200\" alt=\"Butterfield\" class=\"wp-image-92282\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:auto\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong> Kay Firth-Butterfield<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What she does: <\/strong>CEO of Good Tech Advisory, which helps companies mitigate AI risks&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social media presence: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kay-firth-butterfield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> (22,000 followers); <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KayFButterfield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a> (8,900 followers)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why you should know Kay<\/strong>: Firth-Butterfield is one of the world\u2019s leading experts on AI governance. In 2014, she became the world&#8217;s first chief AI ethics officer, and was formerly the inaugural Head of AI at the World Economic Forum. She currently serves on the WEF\u2019s Global Future Council on AI and AI Governance Alliance, and is a key voice for safe and equitable AI. In 2023, she received a <a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/collection\/time100-impact-awards\/6692047\/kay-firth-butterfield-ai-time-impact-award\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time100 Impact Award<\/a> for her work in shaping responsible AI governance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insight<\/strong>: \u201cIf we are to succeed in creating better economic prospects for all with AI, we have to start by doing better with data. About 3 billion people cannot access the internet \u2026 [and] billions more have not created a sufficiently large data footprint for their contributions to be evaluated by generative AI without very precise prompts.\u201d \u2014 Butterfield, in her <a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/collection\/time100-impact-awards\/6692047\/kay-firth-butterfield-ai-time-impact-award\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time100 Impact Award speech<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d5a645348&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d5a645348\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/harris.jpeg?w=200\" alt=\"Harris\" class=\"wp-image-92288\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who<\/strong>: Tristan Harris&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What he does<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Co-founder, Centre for Humane Technology&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Host, Your Undivided Attention podcast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social media presence<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tristanharris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> (49,000 followers); <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tristanharris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a> (199,000 followers)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why you should know Tristan<\/strong>: He\u2019s been sounding the alarm about tech\u2019s harms since at least 2013, with a <a href=\"http:\/\/minimizedistraction.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">viral presentation<\/a> about addictive social media. That sparked TED talks, a 60 Minutes interview, the documentary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81254224\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Social Dilemma<\/a>, and the nonprofit Centre for Humane Technology. The latter educates and provides resources to individuals, tech companies, and policymakers to mitigate the negative impact of social media and AI. He has testified to Congress multiple times on how algorithms are manipulated to influence choices and keep users engaged. He has advocated for \u201ca humane digital democratic infrastructure\u201d to help the U.S. mitigate tech\u2019s risks. However, there is no federal regulation, yet, to tackle these problems.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Insight<\/strong>: \u201cThere\u2019s a 1,000-to-one gap between the collective resources going into increasing AI capabilities versus those that are invested in AI safety \u2026. 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A self-proclaimed \u201cpoet of code,\u201d she breaks down technical jargon and uses storytelling and creativity to humanise AI by teaching people about both the costs and possibilities of technology. Buolamwini is also featured in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codedbias.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">award-winning film<\/a> centred on her push to pass first-ever legislation to govern algorithmic bias, and was invited to join a closed-door roundtable discussion with President Biden last year. She\u2019s undoubtedly helping shape ethical AI policy at every level of discourse.<br><br><strong>Insight:<\/strong> \u201cOne of the challenges when you have such large data sets is knowing what&#8217;s even in those data sets in the first place. One of the [alternative] approaches is actually having smaller models where you can actually trace the data providence, so you have a better sense of what&#8217;s gone into these systems.\u201d \u2014 Buolamwini, on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/plus\/series\/ask_more_of_ai\/episode\/episode-s1e9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ask More of AI podcast<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-ethics-regulations\">(Back to top)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-one wp-block-salesforce-blog-offer\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__content\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-offer__title\">Trends in AI<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-offer__description\">AI doesn\u2019t sit still \u2014\u00a0explore how businesses are evolving their AI strategies in the Trends in AI for CRM report.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/form\/pdf\/trends-of-ai\/\">Download now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__contour\"><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<!-- Standard Illustration -->\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__illustration\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/offer-block\/offer-illustration-layout-one.png\" alt=\"\">\n\n\t\t<!-- Small Accent Illustration -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__accent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/offer-block\/offer-accent-layout-one.png\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- Left Side Illustration -->\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- Cloud Illustration -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__cloud\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/offer-block\/offer-cloud-layout-one.png\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With so many voices weighing in on AI, who should you listen to? 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