Beste Tools And Weapons podcaster (2024)

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Bill Anderson: Using AI to combat hunger 32:33

23d ago32:33

32:33

Bayer CEO Bill Anderson considers himself a scientist at heart, a chemical engineer by training, and a lifelong student of biotechnology. Now at the helm of a 160-year-old German pharmaceutical and agriculture company, he's employing science and technology with a bold mission — Health for All, Hunger for none. In this episode, Bill discusses AI’s r…

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The New AI Economy 23:53

2M ago23:53

23:53

Gutenberg's invention of the printing press led to a new economy, which created a new sector of businesses, industries, and jobs. Generative AI is providing a similar opportunity today. In this episode, Brad Smith draws on the lessons from the printing press and supporting industries to illustrate how different technologies are coming together to c…

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Yves Ubelmann: Saving our heritage, one digital twin at a time 19:38

3M ago19:38

19:38

Yves Ubelmann is a technologist, artist, and architect who is on a mission to digitally preserve the world’s cultural and natural heritage. He is the founder and CEO of Iconem, a company that creates stunning 3D models of endangered sites and environments. In this episode, Brad and Yves take a boat trip through Venice, touring the subject of his mo…

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U.S. Ambassador Nate Fick: Choosing a radio over a rifle in combat 38:12

4M ago38:12

38:12

As the United States’ first Ambassador-at-Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy, Nathaniel Fick is leading a tech-centered global diplomatic mission. Nate brings extraordinary depth to this important role in contemporary foreign policy – not as a career diplomat, but from a wide range of experiences: a Classics graduate from Dartmouth, a Marine l…

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Ben Rhodes: The enduring power of language in the era of AI 32:14

5M ago32:14

32:14

Ben Rhodes had a front-row seat to one of the great transformations of our time - how people consume and react to information on social media. From his post as Deputy National Security Advisor and speechwriter serving under Barack Obama, Ben watched, as this technology evolved from a democratizing force of the Arab Spring to a weapon used to spread…

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His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama: The journey from gaming to government 38:12

7M ago38:12

38:12

As a young child, His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama developed his confidence and leadership skills through video games, which sparked his passion for history, strategy, and problem-solving. Today, he’s putting these skills to use as the first in the world to hold a cabinet level position on AI as the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence,…

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U.S. Ambassador Meg Whitman: Leading with the right questions 32:41

8M ago32:41

32:41

Throughout her impressive career leading businesses, nonprofits, and now as the U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman has been driven by a simple question: "What are we going to do about it?" This relentless focus on action propelled her as she transformed eBay from a fledgling startup into a global e-commerce powerhouse and guided her as CEO navig…

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Kevin Scott: Putting AI into the hands of people everywhere 33:27

9M ago33:27

33:27

Microsoft’s Chief Technology Officer, Kevin Scott, believes that for AI to benefit everyone, humans must be at the center of its development. His philosophy was shaped by his rural Virginia roots, where he belonged to a hardworking community that used creativity, perseverance, and curiosity to support each other and tackle practical challenges. In …

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First Vice President Nadia Calviño: Architecting Spain’s AI future 31:57

10M ago31:57

31:57

Nadia Calviño is a world leader who has earned a reputation for getting things done. As Spain’s First Vice President and Minister of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation, she created the first national agency for regulating AI. In this episode, she explains how she rearchitected Spain’s economy to embrace AI in every sector while protecting …

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Governing AI: A blueprint for our future 42:24

11M ago42:24

42:24

AI may be the most consequential technology advance of our lifetime. Rapid advances are creating new opportunities, challenges, and questions that require the public and private sectors to come together to ensure that this technology serves the public good. In this special episode, recorded as part of an event hosted by Microsoft in Washington D.C.…

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Strive Masiyiwa: A vision to connect Africa’s greatest asset — its youth — to the world 35:36

1y ago35:36

35:36

At a time when most Africans had not yet heard the sound of a ringing telephone, Strive Masiyiwa, an impatient young engineer, successfully challenged Zimbabwe’s state-run telecoms monopoly to get the licenses he needed to launch Econet Wireless. The court’s decision reverberated across Africa, clearing the way for private sector operators to enter…

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Carol Ann Browne: Turning the tables on Brad Smith 34:12

1y ago34:12

34:12

Brad and Carol Ann discovered that riding in an autonomous vehicle as it learns to navigate the streets of London can be a bit nerve-wracking. But these hands-on experiences are crucial to understanding the impact that AI's sudden surge has on everyday life at the intersection of technology and society. In this episode, Brad's co-author, chief of s…

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Father Paolo Benanti: Finding the heart and soul of AI 31:35

1y ago31:35

31:35

As a young engineer, a simple question about life’s meaning directed Paulo Benanti’s journey to an unexpected destination – living in a monastery next to the Vatican. Now known as Father Benanti, he’s a Franciscan monk, but he’s also a technology and bioethics professor who advises Pope Francis on the ethics of artificial intelligence. In this epis…

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Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece: Digital transformation for the people, by the people 26:47

1+ y ago26:47

26:47

As Greece’s Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis has put digital technology to work to drive economic resurgence, develop a vibrant tech sector, and transform the way everyday citizens interact with the government. In this episode, we cover Greece's ambition to be an energy hub for Europe, its efforts to digitally preserve ancient cultural sites, an…

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Satya Nadella: Earning the skeptics’ trust 27:04

1+ y ago27:04

27:04

Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, says a multinational company’s license to do business is earned by creating “local surplus” wherever it operates. In this episode, Brad and Satya unpack what this means, how it connects to the company’s mission, the responsibility that companies have to create inclusive growth, and how software is one o…

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Kara Swisher: It’s time for tech to mature 34:02

1+ y ago34:02

34:02

When it comes to reporting on the tech industry, nothing escapes Kara Swisher. For four decades, the influential journalist has used the power of her pen and microphone to not only report the news, but influence the events of the day. Sharing insights from her career, they explore patterns that help her see what’s coming in tech before others, the …

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Mathias Döpfner: Can democracy survive without independent journalism? 32:28

2y ago32:28

32:28

Why does the head of a global media powerhouse still give his occupation as “journalist?” Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Axel Springer SE, is driven by deep convictions about journalism’s role in safeguarding democracy – a perspective forged in his youth after viewing the American miniseries Holocaust. In this episode, Brad and Mathias dive into the worry…

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Kai-Fu Lee: How AI teaches us what it means to be human 32:50

2y ago32:50

32:50

In 2017, leading AI expert Kai-Fu Lee shared a dire prediction: half of all jobs – both blue collar and white collar – could be automated within ten years, replacing the workforce with solutions built on artificial intelligence. Brad and Kai-Fu discuss what this coming change means for national economies and for people who care about their work. Ka…

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Thomas Friedman: It's not what we know, but how well we listen 37:47

2y ago37:47

37:47

Thomas Friedman believes if you want to understand human nature, live with people in extreme situations. And if you want to know the future, hang around people inventing it. As a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Thomas Friedman has spent a career reporting from a civil war in Beirut, observing some of the world’s leading companies from the inside…

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern: Can we work together to end violent extremism online? 24:29

2y ago24:29

24:29

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is determined to stop the spread of extremism and radicalization online. In the aftermath of the 2019 terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, she saw the livestream of the tragedy go viral across social media feeds, including her own. In response, she led the creation of the Christchurch Call, a co…

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Trevor Noah: Who do you trust (when you don’t trust the news)? 39:03

2y ago39:03

39:03

Since his first night anchoring The Daily Show in 2015, Trevor Noah has used comedy to connect the dots between local events and global issues. In this episode, Brad and Trevor discuss the intersection of the news of the day and technology. Focusing on the rise of disinformation, they explore how we become susceptible to it, the threat of ”cybertri…

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Coming Soon: Tools and Weapons 1:43

2y ago1:43

1:43

With things heating up around the world—environmentally, socially, and politically, now is the time to discuss the role technology plays – for good and bad – as we work together to solve our biggest challenges.  Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith speaks with leaders in government, business, and culture to explore the world’s most critica…

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Bill Anderson: Using AI to combat hunger 32:33

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The New AI Economy 23:53

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Yves Ubelmann: Saving our heritage, one digital twin at a time 19:38

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U.S. Ambassador Nate Fick: Choosing a radio over a rifle in combat 38:12

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Ben Rhodes: The enduring power of language in the era of AI 32:14

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His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama: The journey from gaming to government 38:12

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U.S. Ambassador Meg Whitman: Leading with the right questions 32:41

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Kevin Scott: Putting AI into the hands of people everywhere 33:27

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First Vice President Nadia Calviño: Architecting Spain’s AI future 31:57

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Governing AI: A blueprint for our future 42:24

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Strive Masiyiwa: A vision to connect Africa’s greatest asset — its youth — to the world 35:36

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Carol Ann Browne: Turning the tables on Brad Smith 34:12

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Father Paolo Benanti: Finding the heart and soul of AI 31:35

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Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece: Digital transformation for the people, by the people 26:47

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Satya Nadella: Earning the skeptics’ trust 27:04

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Kara Swisher: It’s time for tech to mature 34:02

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Mathias Döpfner: Can democracy survive without independent journalism? 32:28

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Kai-Fu Lee: How AI teaches us what it means to be human 32:50

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Thomas Friedman: It's not what we know, but how well we listen 37:47

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern: Can we work together to end violent extremism online? 24:29

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Trevor Noah: Who do you trust (when you don’t trust the news)? 39:03

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Coming Soon: Tools and Weapons 1:43

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