Sebastian Thrun
Entrepreneur & Technologist | Pioneering Self-Driving Cars & Online Learning
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Sebastian Thrun is a pioneering technologist and entrepreneur who has transformed industries with breakthrough innovations. As the founder of X (formerly Google X) and co-creator of the self-driving car, he has pushed the boundaries of what's possible in transportation and AI.
Thrun also founded Udacity, a leading online education platform that democratizes access to cutting-edge skills. His visionary keynotes inspire audiences to tackle global challenges with ambitious, technology-driven solutions that can improve life for all.
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What AI is -- and isn't
Educator and entrepreneur Sebastian Thrun wants us to use AI to free humanity of repetitive work and unleash our creativity. In an inspiring, informative conversation with TED Curator Chris Anderson, Thrun discusses the progress of deep learning, why we shouldn't fear runaway AI and how society will be better off if dull, tedious work is done with the help of machines. "Only one percent of interesting things have been invented yet," Thrun says. "I believe all of us are insanely creative ... [AI] will empower us to turn creativity into action."
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