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Simone Ross
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I think 🤔 abt tech, convene and curate programs. Former @TEDTalks (tech curator) @Techonomy (co-founder + chief program officer) FORTUNE (program director.)
New York, NY
Joined July 2008
@sashastiles @LindaDouniaR @ivonatau @hollyherndon @stephdink @soficrespo91 @niceaunties @katecrawford Fantastic list!
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A lot of beauty + humanity in @pau_aleikum's synthetic memories talk. At a time we're questioning a lot of the uses of #AI, this one I think this is pretty amazing. Can #AI preserve your most precious memories? (@domesticstream | TED2024) via @TEDTalks
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Loved this convo btw @bilawalsidhu and @NitaFarahany - the idea of being served ads while asleep is…um…troubling. I hope we can get ahead of some of these issues!
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One day, when I can figure out/remember how to use my crypto wallet-y thing I hope to buy one of @niceaunties pieces. Her work is brilliant.
Launching Today: Going Home by @niceaunties We’re excited to host the launch of the latest piece by @niceaunties, known for her projects that always carry a powerful message. "Going Home" is no exception. ↓ Here's why: Did you know palm oil is the most widely used vegetable oil in the world, helping make products like ice cream smoother? However, in some countries, it’s illegal to sell products labeled “No Palm Oil.” Most palm oil comes from Southeast Asia, where its production is devastating habitats and putting species like orangutans at risk. As plantations expand, they cause deforestation, reduce biodiversity, and displace local communities. The industry also contributes to air pollution and carbon emissions. While groups like the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil aim to promote eco-friendly practices, their impact is questionable. The severe effects on wildlife and local communities highlight the urgent need for stronger conservation efforts. The artwork "Going Home" tells a poignant story set in this turmoil. It begins with orangutans and aunties escaping a burning rainforest. One orangutan shares, "It was difficult at first... all that burning... the smoke... I think about them, you know? My family... friends... my home. Then the aunties took us to these doors... I was scared at first..." The aunties rescue the orangutans and lead them through doorways in trees into another world—perhaps a parallel universe or a vision of the afterlife. This piece perfectly illustrates how art can also be used to convey an important message. → Join us today at 13:00 EST for the launch of this powerful piece on Daily xyz 🦧
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What might be possible if #AI has an understanding of the physical world? Prof @AnimaAnandkumar has some thoughts about bringing AI to the physical world.
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💃🤖 @CatieCuan teaches robots to dance, and thinks choreo-robotics cld help get us to better general purpose robots. Here's her @TEDTalks from last April.
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Last April I got to help @inworld_ai CEO Kylan Gibbs with his @TEDTalks. We managed to include his grandma and some of the attendees interacting with Caleb, an AI agent w depth, character, brains.
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Listening to @TEDFellow, copyright expert, (and slide queen) @whoisgallifrey in BCN @SonarFestival. Can machines be truly creative? Who defines what creativity is? #sonar2024
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Next stop Barcelona! Looking forward to @SonarFestival next week! So much cool, creative tech.
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When @bilawalsidhu chats to @hlntnr abt lots of things...including that little OpenAI thing...
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I know...so many podcasts, so little time. But @bilawalsidhu as the host of the new TEDAI show is awesome.
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Yep, def want a pair of these (and not just to turn that baby 👶 down,) but I think I'm in line behind @reggiewatts. Chk this out from @jasonRugolo and @iyo_audio. Audio computing, truly screenless.
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Oooooooh….@drfeifei has a startup. And yes, she did give an awesome @TEDTalks last month on #spatialintelligence. We’ll be publishing it soon(-ish.)
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