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In this Telescope LENS Q&A, we talk with David Winickoff, Head of the Responsible Innovation Unit at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). From his perspective bridging academic expertise with international policy development, David shares insights on how to realize the enormous potential of emerging technologies while managing risks—and why anticipating technological change, rather than reacting to it, is key to building a better future.
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In this Telescope LENS Q&A, we talk with Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, CEO and founder of Humane Intelligence Public Benefit Corporation and co-founder of the nonprofit Humane Intelligence. From her perspective as both a social scientist and AI ethics pioneer, Rumman shares insights on bridging the gap between technology development and what people actually want to see in the world—and how everyday voices can shape the AI systems being built around us.
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In this Telescope LENS Q&A, we talk with Erika Staël von Holstein, Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Re-Imagine Europa. Drawing from her expertise in neuroscience and narrative strategy, Erika shares insights on how our thinking patterns shape reality, why we need to listen to those we disagree with, and how AI can help us build wiser technology by understanding the limits of our own narratives.
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In this Telescope LENS Q&A, we talk with Michelle Giuda, CEO of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue University. From her perspective as both a former student athlete and a leader in global technology policy, Michelle shares insights on how the United States and its allies can deliberately shape a future of freedom, prosperity, and security, powered by trusted technology and new models of collaboration.
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In this Telescope LENS Q&A, we talk with Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Senior Vice President of Global Impact Initiatives at the U.S. Council for International Business (USCIB). With extensive experience bridging global public policy and private sector interests, Kristen shares insights on fostering innovation ecosystems, building coalitions across political divides, and ensuring American competitiveness in emerging technologies.
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In this Telescope LENS Q&A, we talk with Chris Massey, founder and CEO of The Brds Nst. Drawing from his diverse experience across government and private sector, Chris shares insights on demystifying government for entrepreneurs, the transformative potential of AI across healthcare and elder care, and how innovation can serve both security and prosperity when we all "row in the same direction."
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In this Telescope LENS Q&A, we talk with Heather Panton, General Counsel at Labrys Technologies. A former national security lawyer in the UK government who transitioned to the startup space two years ago, Heather shares insights on building compliance into innovation from the ground up, bridging the gap between private sector innovation and government needs, and creating technology that serves the public good.
In this Telescope Lens Q&A, we talk with Abhilash Mishra, founder of Equitech Futures, an international fellowship and innovation lab supporting technologists working at the intersection of emerging technology and the public good.
