The Future of Humanizing Technology: Bridging the Gap Between Human Emotions and Machine Learning | Implementing Leadership Synergy: Aligning Strategy with Tech Innovation | The Power of Empathetic Connection: Digging Deeper into Self-Connection, Human-to-Human Connection, and Human-Machine Partnership

In this episode of the YPO Leader of Leaders podcast, Diana Daniels delves into the human side of artificial intelligence with the pioneering Dr. Rana el Kaliouby, co-founder of Affectiva and General Partner at Blue Tulip Ventures. Rana shares her personal journey, from homesick student to global AI leader, and how that experience sparked a mission to humanize machines. They unpack how emotion AI is reshaping leadership, consumer insights, and mental health, while challenging long-held notions about emotion in the boardroom.

Here are the things that we talked about:

• The importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in both leadership and technology.

• The concept and development of emotional AI, or “emotion recognition” technology.

• Real-world applications of emotional AI in business, including consumer insight, team engagement, and mental health.

• The role of empathy and vulnerability in effective leadership.

• Ethical development and deployment of AI, with a focus on mitigating bias and respecting privacy.

• The need for human-centric AI that enhances connection rather than diminishes it.

  
  

Learn more about Dr. Rana el Kaliouby:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaliouby/ 

Website: https://ranaelkaliouby.com/ 

Website (Affectiva): https://www.affectiva.com/ 
Learn more about Diana Daniels:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianadaniels/

Website: https://cronosgroup.net/