In this second edition of the Future of AI report, find out more about how AI is shaping politics and the economy.
In this special report, we explore key issues surrounding Donald Trump, the future of
AI regulation, and the societal implications of these developments. As we delve into
the impact of Generative AI, we will uncover both the risks and opportunities that lies
ahead. Additionally, our watch-on-demand webinars provide deeper insights from
industry experts, allowing you to explore these topics at your own pace.
Contents:
- Trump and the future of AI regulation
- Murad Ahmed (watch below) - Singapore sets out AI's role in retooling the city-state's economy
- Geoff Dyer (watch below) - AI, politics and the battle against misinformation
- Javier Espinoza - Why it is too soon to call the hype on AI's productivity promise
- John Thornhill - Employers look to AI tools to plug skills gap and retain staff
- Bethan Staton - The impact of GenAI on work and society
- Madhumita Murgia (watch below)
Future of AI Summit
Trump and the future of AI regulation
The Financial Times’ Future of AI summit hosted Phil Murphy, the Democratic governor of New Jersey, two days after Donald Trump’s sweeping election to a second term in the White House. He spoke to Murad Ahmed, the FT’s technology news editor, on his state’s business and tech landscape and the likely impact of a second Trump presidency on AI regulation.
Future of AI Summit
The Financial Times’ Future of AI summit opened on November 6 with Josephine Teo, Singapore’s minister for digital development and information, talking to the FT’s analysis editor Geoff Dyer about Singapore’s AI strategy. They discussed how the country is navigating the technology’s promise and risks, and the implications of Donald Trump’s election to a second presidential term in the White House.
Future of AI Summit pre-event webinar
The Future of AI Summit’s pre-event webinar convened a global online audience from across the AI ecosystem for a panel discussion on how AI technologies are reshaping interactions within the workplace and daily life. Expertly moderated by the FT’s AI Editor Madhumita Murgia, this panel discussion explored the positive and negative implications of GenAI on people and society. How can the opportunities and risks of AI be addressed while ensuring that its development and deployment are equitable and just? What unexpected consequences has the GenAI wave already unleashed?
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