The Emerging Faces of Tech Innovation
The technology landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, social media, and cybersecurity. Several key figures are emerging as leaders in this transformation.
Ahmad Al-Dahle: Driving AI at Meta
Ahmad Al-Dahle, VP for generative AI at Meta Platforms Inc., is at the forefront of the company’s AI efforts. Working closely with Mark Zuckerberg, Al-Dahle is tasked with ensuring Meta’s AI products lead the industry. Meta is investing tens of billions of dollars in developing large language models and AI chatbots, with a goal of reaching 1 billion chatbot users. “It takes time for people to realize just how useful AI can be,” Al-Dahle notes.
Alvaro Bedoya: Navigating Regulatory Challenges
Alvaro Bedoya, Commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission, faces challenges in his role due to political shifts. Bedoya, appointed by President Joe Biden, was targeted for removal by President Donald Trump, highlighting the political tensions surrounding tech regulation. “A world where an FTC commissioner can be fired for no reason at any time is a world where the Fed chair can be fired at any time for no reason,” Bedoya warns.
Luke Farritor: From Ancient Scrolls to Government Tech
Luke Farritor, a 23-year-old software engineer at the Department of Government Efficiency, gained recognition for using AI to decipher ancient scrolls. Now working with Elon Musk’s DOGE team, Farritor is influencing America’s future through his work in government tech.
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Sarah Guo: AI领域的投资先锋
Sarah Guo共同创立了Conviction，一家专注于AI技术的风险投资公司。Guo曾在Greylock Partners工作，后来离开创办了自己的公司，以专注于她认为将在未来产生最大影响的技术变革。Conviction已筹集了3亿美元，并投资于诸如Harvey AI和Mistral AI等有前途的新兴公司。”我对未来非常乐观，AI将为普通人带来前所未有的丰富资源和智能获取途径。”
Rachel Proffitt: 引领AI时代的法律服务
Rachel Proffitt是Cooley LLP的首席执行官，她正致力于使公司的近1400名律师为AI时代做好准备。Cooley已在AI风险投资交易中名列前茅，并成功为OpenAI辩护了一起消费者隐私诉讼。Proffitt还探索了使用AI来自动化常规任务，如计费和起草简单的法律文件。
Lin Qiao: Fireworks AI的联合创始人
Lin Qiao是Fireworks AI的联合创始人兼首席执行官，该公司旨在帮助企业采用生成式AI并简化多个AI模型的运行。Qiao曾在IBM、LinkedIn和Meta工作，积累了丰富的AI经验。Fireworks AI已与包括Uber、DoorDash和Verizon在内的多家公司签约。”我们正处于正确的轨道，还有很多工作要做。”
Florian Seibel: 革命性的无人机技术
Florian Seibel是Quantum-Systems GmbH的联合创始人兼首席执行官，该公司专注于为军事和商业应用开发先进的无人机。Quantum-Systems已向乌克兰交付了数千架无人机，并获得了€1.6亿的融资。Seibel还创立了Stark Defence，一家生产攻击无人机的公司。
Window Snyder: 物联网安全专家
Window Snyder是Thistle Technologies Inc.的创始人兼首席执行官，该公司致力于为物联网设备提供安全解决方案。Snyder曾在苹果、英特尔和微软等公司工作，拥有丰富的网络安全经验。”我们非常脆弱，需要采取行动来保护这些设备。”
Chi Xu: 增强现实技术的先驱
Chi Xu是Xreal Inc.的创始人兼首席执行官，该公司是增强现实眼镜的领先制造商。Xreal的AR眼镜产品已经在市场上获得了成功，并与谷歌合作开发Android XR操作系统。Xu曾在Magic Leap Inc.工作，拥有丰富的AR技术经验。
