In a time of dazzling technological breakthroughs and deepening divides, how do we ensure artificial intelligence (AI) serves society in ways that elevate humanity? What can be done to ensure the right people are leading in AI-based companies and that leaders are well prepared to navigate technological, moral and ethical dilemmas now and in the future?  In this episode of The Space In Between, I sat down with the brilliant and well-respected technologist Liat Ben-Zur to explore this question with both candor and nuance. With more than 25 years of leadership experience at companies like Microsoft, Philips, and Qualcomm, Liat brings a rare blend of deep tech fluency, moral clarity, and lived experience in all-things AI and leadership. Her take on who should run AI is important, powerful and prescient!

Liat shares four key messages that matter now more than ever:

1. AI is not eliminating human leadership—it’s exposing it.
2. Those on the margins often hold the wisdom we need most.
3. Big tech’s choices matter—and so does ours.
4. Leading in an AI era demands moral courage, radical empathy, and a refusal to stay silent.

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