I'm a Tech CEO at the Berlin Global Dialogue (w OpenAI, Emmanuel Macron) - Here's what you need to know about what's being said about AI/Tech behind closed doors - AMA

Edit 3: I think all done for now but I want to say a true thank you to everyone (and the to the mods for making this happen) for a discourse that was at least as valuable as the meeting I just left.. I’ll come back and answer any last questions tomorrow. If you want to talk more feel free to message me here or on 'x/twitter'

Edit 2 (9pm in Berlin): Ok I’m taking a break for dinner - I'll be back later. I mostly use reddit for lego updates, I knew there was great discussion to be had, but yep it's still very satisfying to be part of it - keep sending questions/follow-ups!

Edit (8pm in Berlin) It says "Just finished" but I'm still fine to answer questions

Proof: https://imgur.com/a/bYkUiE7 (thanks to r/technology mods for approving this AMA)

Right now, I’m at the Berlin Global Dialogue (https://www.berlinglobaldialogue.org/) – an exclusive event where the world’s top tech and business leaders are deciding how to shape the future. It’s like Davos, but with a sharper focus on tech and AI.

Who’s here? The VP of Global Impact at OpenAI, Herman Hauser (founder of ARM), and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Here’s what you need to know:

• AI and machine learning are being treated like the next industrial revolution. One founder shared he'd laid off 300 people replaced with OpenAI's APIs (even the VP of at OpenAI appeared surprised)
• The conversations are heavily focused on how to control and monetize tech and AI – but there’s a glaring issue...
• ...everyone here is part of an insider leadership group - and many don't understand the tech they're speaking about (OpenAI does though - their tip was 'use our tech to understand' - that's good for them but not for all)

I’ve been coding for over a decade, teaching programming on Frontend Masters, and running an independent tech school, but what’s happening in these rooms is more critical than ever. If you work in tech, get ready for AI/ML to completely change the game. Every business will incorporate it, whether you’re prepared or not.

As someone raised by two public school teachers, I’m deeply invested in making sure the benefits of AI don’t stay locked behind corporate doors

I’m here all day at the BGD and will be answering your questions as I dive deeper into these conversations. Ask me anything about what’s really happening here.