In a world where technology is advancing at an exponential pace, we can already see that artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound impact on our lives.

But AI is far from perfect. Too often, we end up grappling with a variety of problems when we bring AI into the real world, from increasing mental health issues in young girls and boys to anxiety for workers whose jobs are changing. And while developers don’t set out to design AI technologies to have these unsavory effects, they happen anyway.

In this episode of This Anthro Life, we explore these issues and more with Ahmed Reza, a serial entrepreneur and self-professed AI geek who has founded multiple successful companies. With over a decade’s experience in the marketing and AI space, Ahmed shares his unique perspective on AI development, tech entrepreneurship, and more.

Show Highlights:

• [05:53] Why Ahmed has been nicknamed “the intelligent man’s Forrest Gump”
• [08:12] Ahmed’s experience as a child actor in Bangladesh
• [12:45] How Ahmed came to be an entrepreneur
• [23:00] What Yobi does
• [28:38] Why we should be careful when developing AI
• [34:46] What AI can ultimately enable us to do
• [36:47] How AI can help us create a better world
• [45:36] How we can incentivize leaders to use AI technologies for good
• [54:26] The moral responsibility of AI developers
• [58:52] The story behind the development of Trephub
• [01:05:32] Ahmed’s hopes for the future

Links and Resources:

• Check out the Yobi app
• Check out the startups at TrepHub
• Connect with Ahmed Reza via LinkedIn
• Connect with Adam Gamwell via email, LinkedIn, or Twitter
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