178: From White House Advisory to AI Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Alter Everything, we sit down with Eric Daimler, CEO and co-founder of Conexus, and the first AI advisor to the White House under President Obama. Eric explores how AI-driven data consolidation is transforming industries, the critical role of neuro-symbolic AI, and the evolving landscape of AI regulation. He shares insights on AI’s impact across sectors like healthcare and defense, highlighting the importance of inclusive discussions on AI safety and governance. Discover how responsible AI implementation can drive innovation while ensuring ethical considerations remain at the forefront.

Panelists:

• Eric Daimler, Chair, CEO & Co-Founder @ Conexus - LinkedIn
• Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn

Show notes:

• SB 1047: Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act.
• Neuro-symbolic AI
• Uber Data Consolidation

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This episode was produced by Megan Bowers, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music and Mike Cusic for the for our album artwork.