Center Stage Recaps: Kamala Harris

Today’s Center Stage recap features a special guest that truly needs no introduction: Former Vice President Kamala Harris! A pivotal part of the HumanX 2025 Grand Opening, In Conversation with Former Vice President Kamala Harris was moderated by Nuno Sebastião, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Feedzai. This inspiring fireside chat explored the intersection of AI development, safety, and public policy–and we can’t wait to get into it with you.

Let’s uncover the main talking points.

Mistrust in AI

Former Vice President Harris emphasized the dual challenges of misinformation and job security, highlighting that 70% of Americans currently do not trust AI due to fears surrounding misinformation and job security. Calling for empathy regarding job displacement, Former VP Harris emphasized the need for upskilling and retraining among today’s workforce. These skills, Former VP Harris argued, would not only future-proof this generation of workers but would also contribute to better understanding of AI among the public. 

Responsible AI

Former VP Harris stressed that, despite multiple efforts, Congress has yet to take significant action on AI governance–an issue that grows more critical every day within the current AI era. Jumping off of this, Former VP Harris mentioned her initiative, "AI in the Public Interest," aimed at ensuring that AI developments are responsible and beneficial for society. Ultimately, Former VP Harris proposed that AI serve public interest by advancing economic opportunities, human rights, and democracies.

Public Policy and Innovation

Stressing the need for ethical, moral, and legal responsibility in technology development, Former VP Harris shared insights on the importance of innovation in public policy. She then drew direct parallels to her creation of the "Open Justice" system, which is meant to enhance transparency in the justice system. 

In terms of policy structure, Former VP Harris advocated for international rules and norms for AI similar to those established for maritime law and space. 

Safety and Innovation

Former VP Harris emphasized that balancing innovation with safety is not a false choice, as we are often led to believe. Rather, Former VP Harris believes that "we can and we must have both".

This impactful discussion provided a comprehensive overview of Kamala Harris's perspectives on a public united under AI–as well as the government’s responsibilities and relationship to AI innovations. Her insights underscored the importance of responsible AI usage, accountability and framework for AI development, and the necessity of public benefit from these technological advancements. 

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