Christian Wickert
AI Ethicist | The Future of Artificial Intelligence
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Christian Wickert is an AI ethicist and faculty member at the University of Cambridge. As the Director of the university's Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, he explores the societal and philosophical implications of advanced AI systems.
Wickert's TED talks have reached millions, challenging audiences to consider the profound moral questions surrounding the development of artificial general intelligence. His keynotes provide a framework for anticipating and mitigating the risks of transformative AI, while highlighting its immense potential to benefit humanity.
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How fiction can help us better understand our reality
When you work for a corporation, confronted with negotiations and deals, what can fiction teach you? Christian Wickert believes writing fiction can sharpen your perceptions, help you understand others' motivations and ultimately make you better at your job. In this fascinating talk, he explains three ways creative writing improved his business skills and positively impacted his career.
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