Human progress doesn't improve because someone passes a law, Kessler believes. Silicon Valley drives progress better without government agency interference. In contrast to some other speakers, he says we shouldn't apply antitrust law to tech companies.
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Melissa Stevens on How Strategic Philanthropy Is Replacing Traditional Giving
Milken Institute's Melissa Stevens on how philanthropy is evolving during the largest generational wealth transfer in modern history.
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The AI Boom Is Creating an Energy Crisis Nobody Is Ready For with Milken Institute’s Rachel Halfaker
Rachel Halfaker of Milken Institute discusses AI, climate finance, energy infrastructure, and the future of American development.
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Building Trustworthy AI
As AI systems influence hiring, health, and democracy itself, the demand for explainability and accountability grows urgent. This conversation moves beyond ethics decks to real mechanisms—audits, liability models, and transparency tools—that ensure technology earns public trust.
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The Robotic Future of Minimally Invasive Surgery
What happens when artificial intelligence meets robotic precision? Dr. Ed Cheken and Bill Peine will reveal how smart surgical systems are reshaping training, performance, and patient safety.
