Jul 11, 2026

Why AI Agents Don't Actually Understand You — Danielle Perszyk, Amazon AGI Lab

Daniel from Amazon AGI Lab details a cognitive science-driven vision for human-aligned AI, focusing on collective intelligence, real-time interaction, and redefining reliability through user mind modeling. He emphasizes aligning AI representations with human cognition to foster generalization, prevent reduced human agency, and revolutionize areas like education, advocating for diverse AI systems and frontier research over immediate productization.

Jun 26, 2026

Plenary Talk 2: Reimagining Education and Skilling for the Age of AI: Challenges & Opportunities

Manohar Swaminathan critiques India's "broken" education system, asserting AI offers a unique opportunity for fundamental redesign rather than incremental fixes. He introduces `Echaliva` (reimagined workflows) and `Shiksha` (agentic AI support) frameworks, underpinned by six pillars: pervasive AI access, learner agency in real-world problem-solving, portfolio-based assessment, micro-credentialing, lifelong learning, and faculty incentives focused on impact. The talk details how agentic AI, via tools like "lumens," can manage complex learning pathways and showcases examples from institutions implementing these transformative changes, extending to a "Pluriversity" model for large-scale skilling and enhanced employability.

Jun 04, 2026

The Rise of the Full-Stack Builder and Hyper-Leveraged Generalist with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discusses the future of AI at Microsoft Build, emphasizing an ecosystem approach where every company can create its own "frontier intelligence." He highlights the critical role of private evaluations as a new form of intellectual property, the strategic use of multi-modal harnesses for enterprise, and how autonomous AI agents are reshaping software development and business models. Nadella also shares insights on the societal impact of AI, from data center investments to the potential for AI-driven transformation in education.

May 01, 2026

988: In Case You Missed It in April 2026 — with @JonKrohnLearns

This episode explores the foundations of AI agent memory, drawing parallels with human neuroscience. It also covers the practical impact of AI on data engineering roles, the democratization of AI development through low-code tools, and innovative applications of AI in elementary education to foster critical thinking.

Aug 01, 2025

ChatGPT study mode, shift from UX to AX and Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025

Experts discuss the dual role of AI in education as a 'cognitive gym,' the shift from UX to Agentic Experience (AX) in software design, AI's application in historical research for decoding ancient texts, and the latest findings from the 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report on AI-driven attacks and defenses.