Martin Ford
Futurist & NYT Bestselling Author | The Future of Work and AI
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Martin Ford is a leading expert on the societal implications of artificial intelligence and robotics. As a McKinsey award-winning author and software entrepreneur with over 25 years in computer design, his New York Times bestsellers 'Rise of the Robots' and 'Rule of the Robots' have examined technological displacement and the transformative potential of AI.
Ford's latest book 'Architects of Intelligence' features in-depth interviews with 23 pioneering AI researchers, including three Turing Award winners. His keynotes offer audiences a data-driven, yet highly accessible, vision of the future of work, technology, and the economy.
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How we'll earn money in a future without jobs
Machines that can think, learn and adapt are coming -- and that could mean that we humans will end up with significant unemployment. What should we do about it? In a straightforward talk about a controversial idea, futurist Martin Ford makes the case for separating income from traditional work and instituting a universal basic income.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2017 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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