Episode
Kevin Scott: Microsoft CTO
57:55
Published: Thu Aug 01 2019
Description
Kevin Scott is the CTO of Microsoft. Before that, he was the Senior Vice President of Engineering and Operations at LinkedIn. And before that, he oversaw mobile ads engineering at Google. This conversation is part of the Artificial Intelligence podcast. If you would like to get more information about this podcast go to https://lexfridman.com/ai or connect with @lexfridman on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Medium, or YouTube where you can watch the video versions of these conversations. If you enjoy the podcast, please rate it 5 stars on iTunes or support it on Patreon.
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Lex Friedman interviews Kevin Scott, CTO of Microsoft, in a wide-ranging conversation covering various aspects of computing, including artificial intelligence.
00:00 - 01:40 (01:40)
Summary
Lex Friedman interviews Kevin Scott, CTO of Microsoft, in a wide-ranging conversation covering various aspects of computing, including artificial intelligence. Scott discusses his excitement for the many interesting projects happening at Microsoft.
EpisodeKevin Scott: Microsoft CTO
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The possibility of a wealth tax by Elizabeth Warren has raised questions about how assets would be priced and the necessity for a mechanism for bidding on said assets.
01:41 - 16:55 (15:13)
Summary
The possibility of a wealth tax by Elizabeth Warren has raised questions about how assets would be priced and the necessity for a mechanism for bidding on said assets.
EpisodeKevin Scott: Microsoft CTO
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Microsoft's original mission was to democratize access to personal computing technology, but now the company has moved towards integrating AI into every aspect of their products to help businesses grow and automate their workflows.
16:55 - 26:04 (09:08)
Summary
Microsoft's original mission was to democratize access to personal computing technology, but now the company has moved towards integrating AI into every aspect of their products to help businesses grow and automate their workflows.
EpisodeKevin Scott: Microsoft CTO
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The LinkedIn co-founder discusses the evolution of digital technology and how it has impacted the way people connect and share information.
26:04 - 32:59 (06:55)
Summary
The LinkedIn co-founder discusses the evolution of digital technology and how it has impacted the way people connect and share information. He also explains the importance of putting boundaries and constraints on AI and machine learning systems to make better automated decisions.
EpisodeKevin Scott: Microsoft CTO
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the potential biases that arise in machine learning models, particularly with underrepresented minorities in training data, and the need for a democratically determined regulatory framework for its use, particularly in law enforcement.
32:59 - 42:21 (09:21)
Summary
The speaker discusses the potential biases that arise in machine learning models, particularly with underrepresented minorities in training data, and the need for a democratically determined regulatory framework for its use, particularly in law enforcement.
EpisodeKevin Scott: Microsoft CTO
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Microsoft's path towards building an integrated assistant will involve small steps rather than a big bang, starting with features like Microsoft search and Fluid which allows users to reference content within conversations.
42:21 - 48:35 (06:14)
Summary
Microsoft's path towards building an integrated assistant will involve small steps rather than a big bang, starting with features like Microsoft search and Fluid which allows users to reference content within conversations. Auto response capabilities are also improving through features like calendar integration.
EpisodeKevin Scott: Microsoft CTO
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The development of AI should be guided by a clear mission that clarifies where everyone is headed together, rather than simply stating a goal for the sake of having a mission.
48:35 - 56:13 (07:37)
Summary
The development of AI should be guided by a clear mission that clarifies where everyone is headed together, rather than simply stating a goal for the sake of having a mission. By doing so, AI has the potential to empower individuals and improve their quality of life.
EpisodeKevin Scott: Microsoft CTO
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Galen Wolfe-Pauly discusses how technology can help solve some of the world's biggest problems, and the importance of remaining hopeful for a better future.
56:13 - 57:40 (01:26)
Summary
Galen Wolfe-Pauly discusses how technology can help solve some of the world's biggest problems, and the importance of remaining hopeful for a better future.