309: Dr. Seth Dobrin, CEO of Qantm AI, on the AI Revolution: Job Creation, Cultural Bias, and Preparing for Rapid Workforce Changes

Dr. Seth Dobrin, CEO of Qantm AI, is a leading authority in the AI business world. He was IBM’s first-ever Global Chief AI Officer and is known for his human-centered approach to AI in corporate strategy, culture, and talent. With a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Arizona State University, Dr. Dobrin's early work focused on developing algorithms for large-scale genetic data analysis, later transitioning to business solutions at companies like Monsanto and IBM. He now leads Qantm AI and is a key investor in responsible AI ventures.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• The role of responsible AI in corporate culture and how it impacts business strategies.
• Dr. Dobrin’s transition from molecular biology to AI and its applications in genetics and business.
• Insights into the future of AI regulations, including the challenges companies face in complying with emerging laws like the EU AI Act.
• The potential of AI to transform the workforce, creating both new job opportunities and eliminating existing ones.
• The ethical concerns surrounding AI, including attribution, bias, and technological colonialism.
• How conversational interfaces and AI-driven technologies will change the way we interact with the digital world in the next decade.

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