Amit Kalra
Stanford Professor | Human-Centered AI & The Future of Work
About
Amit Kalra is a Professor at Stanford University, where he explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and the future of work. His pioneering research examines how emerging technologies will reshape organizations and the workforce.
Kalra is the author of two acclaimed books, 'Humanity in the Machine' and 'Designing for Automation,' which have shaped executive thinking on AI strategy. He has advised Fortune 500 companies and governments on building human-centric AI systems that augment rather than replace human capabilities.
Kalra's keynotes provide leaders with practical frameworks for harnessing AI to enhance work, foster creativity, and unlock human potential.
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3 creative ways to fix fashion's waste problem
What happens to the clothes we don't buy? You might think that last season's coats, trousers and turtlenecks end up being put to use, but most of it (nearly 13 million tons each year in the United States alone) ends up in landfills. Fashion has a waste problem, and Amit Kalra wants to fix it. He shares some creative ways the industry can evolve to be more conscientious about the environment -- and gain a competitive advantage at the same time.
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