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Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott · S1 · Ep 20 Episode Official · Microsoft

Kevin Scott and Reprogramming the American Dream

42 min Interview Hosts: Kevin Scott
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Summary

Kevin Scott, Microsoft's CTO, discusses his book "Reprogramming the American Dream" in this podcast episode. He talks with co-author Greg Shaw about the future of AI and how it can be developed to serve everyone, from rural communities to Silicon Valley. The conversation explores AI's potential to improve society.

Explained simply

Microsoft's CTO talks about his book on how artificial intelligence can be built to help all people, not just those in tech centers like Silicon Valley. He explains how AI can be a tool for progress across the country.

Why listen

This episode offers insights into how AI development can be steered toward broader societal benefit, a key concern for all major AI labs. Scott, as Microsoft's CTO, provides a high-level perspective on aligning AI's evolution with human needs. It is for anyone interested in the ethical and societal implications of AI, connecting to ongoing discussions at Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic about responsible AI deployment and its impact on different demographics.

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  • Guest: Kevin Scott
  • Title: Kevin Scott and Reprogramming the American Dream
  • Show: Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott
  • Length: 42 minutes
  • Topic: Future of AI and how it can evolve to better serve us all
Show notes from Microsoft

Listen in for a sneak peek into Kevin's new book "Reprogramming the American Dream." Co-author Greg Shaw interviews Kevin about the future of AI and how it can evolve to better serve us all, from rural America to Silicon Valley.

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What is the episode about?
The episode features Kevin Scott discussing his book "Reprogramming the American Dream" and the future of AI's role in society.
Who is Kevin Scott?
Kevin Scott is the CTO of Microsoft and co-author of the book "Reprogramming the American Dream."

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