So you're an early career professional – how should you think about AI?

It has been barely three years since ChatGPT was released, and it has already upended the job market. Every day we hear about layoffs due to AI, and it seems like anyone who isn't fluent in AI is being left behind. At the same time, there are still serious concerns with AI, including environmental impact, hallucinations and sycophancy, and broader issues about preparing entry-level workers with the skills for future high-level roles. For people just entering the job market, there is a mess of contradictory advice, mixed with anxiety about how to make a living without compromising on your values.

In this discussion, Prof. Justin Li will talk with Dr. Salima Bhimani, former and first Chief Strategist and Director for Responsible Technology at Google, and now CEO of 10x Responsible Tech. How are companies and CEOs currently thinking about AI? What are the challenges and opportunities for early career professionals, and how should college students and recent graduates think about AI as they transition from school to full-time employment?