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Behind the Tech invites listeners to geek out with an amazing line-up of tech heroes, inventors and innovators. Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott takes tech enthusiasts behind-the-scenes to meet AI experts, computer scientists, authors, musicians, digital leaders, bioengineers and neuroscientists who have made discoveries, built tools, and literally helped make our modern world possible.
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February 18, 2025
<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">In this AMA episode of "Behind the Tech," Kevin Scott and Christina Warren address a variety of listener questions, ranging from the impact of AI on learning and personal projects to the future of software development and AI regulation. Kevin shares his experience using AI for personal projects, such as making Japanese tea bowls, and discusses how AI has changed the way he approaches both work and hobbies. The conversation also touches on the potential for AI to reshape software development, with Kevin emphasizing the significant changes AI will bring to the field and the importance of adapting to these changes. </span></div> <div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"> </div> <div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The episode also explores broader topics, such as the regulation of AI, the challenges of scaling AI in regions with limited technological infrastructure, and the role of creative leaders in the era of AI. Kevin highlights the need for consistent and agile regulation to ensure the safe and beneficial deployment of AI technologies. He also discusses the democratization of AI tools and the importance of connectivity in enabling access to these technologies. The episode concludes with a discussion on the evolving definition of a technologist and the blurring lines between technology and creativity, emphasizing the importance of human involvement in AI-driven art and innovation. </span></div> <div> </div> <div> <div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u><a id= "OWAecc2c48c-3eda-d087-7955-128b9feb6646" class= "x_Hyperlink x_SCXW154643914 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink" title= "Original URL: https://news.microsoft.com/exec/kevin-scott/. Click or tap if you trust this link." href= "https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.microsoft.com%2Fexec%2Fkevin-scott%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cv-ligra%40microsoft.com%7Cd3271d901203449e585308dd3f0fce78%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C638736059300631489%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BbH0dI34gAk349aKgCun6UqK8fZhoqEmDSJQmRIsUQQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="1" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Kevin Scott</a></u> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u><a id= "OWA3fb72173-c7f5-e1d7-9fda-0f4351a722aa" class= "x_Hyperlink x_SCXW154643914 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink" title= "Original URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/behind-the-tech. Click or tap if you trust this link." href= "https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fbehind-the-tech&data=05%7C02%7Cv-ligra%40microsoft.com%7Cd3271d901203449e585308dd3f0fce78%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C638736059300648486%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5C%2B%2B%2FH7nlr9BMoGwvqJBkxOIquQSe4ZESUrSEeyRxJw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="2">Behind the Tech with Kevin Scott</a></u> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Discover and listen to other <u><a id="OWA2f396af0-3366-f62d-c5f7-3957e412c574" class="x_Hyperlink x_SCXW154643914 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink" title= "Original URL: https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/. Click or tap if you trust this link." href= "https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.microsoft.com%2Fpodcasts%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cv-ligra%40microsoft.com%7Cd3271d901203449e585308dd3f0fce78%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C638736059300661829%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=g2yMCjr7gX3b46Im5XyITYLAn7EcRuHbCe5bWOt6nrQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="3">Microsoft podcasts</a></u>. </span></div> </div>
January 21, 2025
<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW23021103 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23021103 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW23021103 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW23021103 BCX0">Michele Elam, the William Robertson Coe Professor of Humanities in the English Department at Stanford University and a Race and Technology Affiliate at the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity, joins Behind the Tech to discuss her journey and work. Michele shares her unique path from a humanities background to engaging with technology and AI, influenced by her father's career as an astronautics engineer.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW23021103 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW23021103 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23021103 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW23021103 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW23021103 BCX0">In this episode, Michele and Kevin explore the intersection of humanities and technology, discussing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the ethical considerations of AI. They delve into Michele's work at the Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence at Stanford, where she</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW23021103 BCX0">represents</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW23021103 BCX0">arts and diversity perspectives. The conversation also touches on the cultural status of arts versus technology, the impact of storytelling in shaping cultural imagination, and the evolving education of engineering students to include social and ethical questions.</span></span> <span class= "EOP SCXW23021103 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW23021103 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW23021103 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW23021103 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW23021103 BCX0">Kevin and Michele reflect on the balance between deep</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW23021103 BCX0">expertise</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW23021103 BCX0">and broad curiosity, the role of arts in technology, and the importance of integrating different perspectives to address complex societal issues. 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