Brian Christian
Computer Scientist | Emerging Technology & Scientific Innovation
Brian Christian is an AI Ethics & Governance speaker who has appeared at 5 events including TED 2026 and TED 2024, most recently in 2026.
About
Brian Christian is a computer scientist and the author of the acclaimed books 'The Algorithms of Life' and 'The Alignment Problem'. His work explores the intersection of technology, ethics, and the natural world.
Christian's research has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and on NPR's Hidden Brain. Known for his ability to translate complex concepts into accessible insights, his keynotes equip audiences with a deeper understanding of how emerging technologies can address global challenges like climate change and sustainability.
Talks6
איך ללמוד מתינוקות להשתפר במשחקי וידאו - Brian Christian
בשנת 2013, קבוצת חוקרים רצתה ליצור בינה מלאכותית שתוכל לנצח בכל המשחקים של חברת אטארי. הם פיתחו מערכת בשם Deep Q Networks ...
Comment gérer son temps plus efficacement (d’après les machines) - Brian Christian
How to get better at video games, according to babies
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How to manage your time more effectively (according to machines)
Algorithms to Live By - Brian Christian
TEDxConstitutionDrive 2012 - Brian Christian - "What Anonymity Teaches Us about Identity"
| Event | Year | Location | Talks |
|---|---|---|---|
| TED 2026 | 2026 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada | 1 |
| TED 2024 | 2024 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada | 1 |
| TED-Ed | 2021 | 🇺🇸New York, United States | 1 |
| TED-Ed | 2018 | 🇺🇸New York, United States | 1 |
| O'Reilly 2016 | 2016 | 1 | |
| TEDxConstitutionDrive 2012 | 2012 | 1 |
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Speakers who appeared at the same event editions as Brian
| Speaker | Shared events | Where they appeared together |
|---|---|---|
| Bryony ColeAuthor on AI and intimacy | Founder of Future of Sex | 2 | TED 2024, TED 2026View shared history → |
| Dan KwartlerEducator | Transforming Arts Education Through Creative Learning | 2 | TED-Ed 2018, TED-Ed 2021View shared history → |
| Daniel KwartlerEducational content creator | TED-Ed presenter exploring science and literature | 2 | TED-Ed 2018, TED-Ed 2021View shared history → |
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