Humanize AI before it dehumanizes us, with Dr. Rana el Kaliouby at SXSW
Masters of Scale
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🗓️ 9 April 2026
⏱️ 50 minutes
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AI is moving fast. But are we really keeping humans at the center? In this special live Rapid Response, recorded on stage at South by Southwest, host Bob Safian sits down with AI scientist, founder of Affectiva, investor at Blue Tulip, and host of Pioneers of AI, Dr. Rana el Kaliouby. Rana makes the case that human-centric AI isn't just a safety guardrail; it's the key to thriving socially, economically, and emotionally. She also cuts through the noise on the buzziest AI myths, weighs in on AI in therapy and Meta Glasses, and draws a sharp line between AI founders who are truly visionary and those who are simply opportunistic.
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| 2:15.8 | Hi, everyone. Bob here. |
| 2:18.0 | Today's episode is a special live recording from on stage at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, featuring Dr. Rana L. Caliubi. |
| 2:27.8 | Rana is a repeat guest on the show, an AI scientist, founder of Affectiva, investor at Blue Tulip, and host of the wonderful podcast |
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