Interesting Engineering interviews Ed Watal, founder of Intellibus, an AI and big data software firm. The discussion centers on the impact of AI on quality of life and the ethical challenges it presents. Ed Tull shares his journey into AI, highlighting his work with BigParser, an ethical AI platform. He also discusses his ventures, including collaborations with Amazon's Alexa for hospitality.

The conversation explores how AI is revolutionizing healthcare, particularly through predictive and precision medicine, and the role of AI in improving quality of life for seniors. Watal emphasizes the importance of ethical AI development, citing concerns about data ownership, privacy, and the need for global digital governance. He advocates for industry self-regulation and broader public involvement in shaping AI policies.

Watal also introduces the World Digital Governance (WDG), an organization focused on creating a common framework for AI policy, regulation, ontology, standards, and ethics. Highlighting the necessity for responsible AI use and global engagement in ongoing discussions about AI's role in society.

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