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How are generative AI tools like ChatGPT transforming education? We hear horror stories of students using these tools to write entire essays and pass them off as their own. But, these education experts think there is potential for positive applications.

From making personalised learning widely accessible to providing feedback loops for students, Joshua Wöhle, co-founder and CEO of edtech startup Milestone, thinks GenAI has a place in the classroom.

But these experts also caution about maintaining human connection in classrooms (rather than replacing facetime with AI tutors) and teaching AI literacy. 

While the K-12 space (5-18 year olds) may need more careful oversight, they see huge potential for AI to help train skills such as communication, provide interactive learning, and ultimately revolutionise education.

Mindstone CEO Joshua Wöhle, Roots of Empathy founder Mary Gordon, and ApplyBoard co-founder and CEO Meti Basiri were in conversation with freelance technology journalist Alyssa Newcomb on Future Societies at Collision 2023.

How are generative AI tools like ChatGPT transforming education? We hear horror stories of students using these tools to write entire essays and pass them off as their own. But, these education experts think there is potential for positive applications.

From making personalised learning widely accessible to providing feedback loops for students, Joshua Wöhle, co-founder and CEO of edtech startup Milestone, thinks GenAI has a place in the classroom.

But these experts also caution about maintaining human connection in classrooms (rather than replacing facetime with AI tutors) and teaching AI literacy. 

While the K-12 space (5-18 year olds) may need more careful oversight, they see huge potential for AI to help train skills such as communication, provide interactive learning, and ultimately revolutionise education.

Mindstone CEO Joshua Wöhle, Roots of Empathy founder Mary Gordon, and ApplyBoard co-founder and CEO Meti Basiri were in conversation with freelance technology journalist Alyssa Newcomb on Future Societies at Collision 2023.

How can we build more equitable and inclusive platforms and organisations?

In this episode of The Next Stage, Janaye Ingram of Airbnb talks about how the platform conducted a civil rights audit to uncover biases and made product changes to combat discrimination.

Kelly Burton, CEO of the Black Innovation Alliance, explains how they are supporting Black entrepreneurs through four pillars: research, advocacy, capacity building, and narrative change.

Kelly Burton, CEO of Black Innovation Alliance and Janaye Ingram, director of community partner programmes and engagement for Airbnb, were in conversation with Hannah Sung, co-founder of 

Media Girlfriends on Future Societies at Collision 2023.

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Roblox YouTuber and livestreamer KreekCraft  joins a panel including Morgan McGuire, chief scientist at Roblox.

The gaming experts discuss how user generated content (UGC) and streaming have made gaming social and mainstream. They also reflect on how the convergence of gaming, music, social media and streaming has created diverse content.

With insights from top creators and executives, don't miss this breakdown of gaming as the new youth culture.

KreekCraft, co-founder and creative director at Pixel Playground, Nicole Du Cane Spencer, VP of partnerships at Misfits Gaming, and Morgan McGuire, chief scientist at Roblox, were in conversation with Felix LaHaye, founder and CEO of United Esports, on ContentMakers at Collision 2023.

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Marc D'Amelio rocketed to fame managing the careers of teen influencer daughters, Charli and Dixie. Now Marc is launching D’Amelio Brands to partner with big companies on co-created consumer products endorsed by the TikTok superstars.
In this episode of The Next Stage, Marc shares a vision for building a billion-dollar brand using Charli and Dixie’s digital stardom but also emphasises the importance of authenticity when translating a social media brand into consumer products.
Marc D’Amelio, CEO of D’Amelio Brands, was in conversation with Mark Stenberg, senior media reporter for Adweek, on Venture at Collision 2023.

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LGBTQ+ people have long faced discrimination and gaps in access to competent, welcoming healthcare.

In this episode of The Next Stage, Folx Health CEO Liana M Douillet Guzmán and Viseven’s Yuliya Sotska explore innovations in LGBTQ+ specific digital health services. 

They also discuss how new patient-centric companies are helping provide the community with inclusive, identity-affirming care.

Liana M Douillet Guzmán, CEO of Folx Health was in conversation with Yuliya Sotska, chief brand and communications officer for Viseven, on HealthConf at Collision 2023.

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Drones are transforming public safety with capabilities far beyond hobbyist quadcopters.
Blake Resnick’s company Brinc focuses on drones for high-risk scenarios like police raids, disaster response, and search and rescue operations.

Investor Erin Price-Wright saw Brinc’s potential to tackle hard problems with deep tech. Listen on to learn how Resnick’s drones utilise AI to fly where humans can’t and help save lives.
Blake Resnick, founder and CEO of Brinc Drones, and Erin Price-Wright, partner with Index Ventures, were in conversation with Emil Protalinski, editor of FiToSci, on Auto/Tech & TalkRobot at Collision 2023.

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Psychedelic-assisted therapy is emerging as a promising treatment for mental health conditions like anxiety, addiction, and PTSD. 
In this episode of The Next Stage, Marik Hazan of psychedelics investment firm Tabula Rasa Ventures and Sherry Rais, CEO of psychedelic therapy provider Enthea discuss research showing psychedelics can treat root causes in ways traditional pharmaceuticals can’t, and how some tech companies are starting to cover these therapies for employees.

Marik Hazan and Sherry Rais were in conversation with Colin Leslie, editor-in-chief of Canadian Healthcare Network, on HealthConf at Collision 2023.

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In the third episode of our new bonus series – The Next Stage Sessions – host Casey Lau discussed all things social media with Gabor Cselle, co-founder and CEO of T2.T2 is a social media platform that aims to provide a better public square online.

Before founding T2, Gabor worked as a product manager with both Google and Twitter (or X, as it’s now known).

In this episode Gabor told us why he started T2 as a kinder alternative to Twitter. In Gabor’s own words: “I loved working on Twitter. I didn’t necessarily love working at Twitter”.

This episode was broadcast live on June 8.

Geoffrey Hinton aka the Godfather of AI pioneered the neural networks that power today’s artificial intelligence revolution. But where does AI go from here?

Geoffrey digs into the big questions like whether robots will take our jobs and if AI could someday outsmart humans.

While those working in roles involving repetitive tasks are in danger of being replaced by automation, Geoffrey recommends young people train for hands-on jobs that require dexterity and skill such as custom carpentry or plumbing.

Geoffrey Hinton, the Godfather of AI, was in conversation with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic on Centre Stage at Collision 2023.

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