Think you understand AI? Think again. AI pioneer Tim Schleicher reveals why your intuition about AI is dangerously flawed. Using disturbing proof, Tim challenges you to reconsider your deepest assumptions. Learn three powerful strategies to master the messy world of AI and discover revolutionary possibilities where you least expect them: in the most human of all spaces.
Tim Schleicher is a leading voice on AI in Europe. As the founder and CEO of One Thousand, Tim spearheads a large breakthrough squad on a mission to build 1,000 real-world AI solutions – taking on declining productivity, demographic shifts, and the continent’s innovation gap head-on. Known for blending deep tech expertise with sharp business strategy, Tim turns AI from buzzword to bottom-line.
With 10+ years in AI, Tim has worked with DAX-listed heavyweights, the hidden champions powering Germany’s economy, and brought AI to the public sector and global NGOs alike. He’s a trained data scientist, with academic roots at institutions including Columbia University and Zeppelin University. He’s also a Senior Fellow at Humanity in Action and an Inspirer at Hacker School, working to shape a more inclusive Age of AI. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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