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Jerry Kaplan

Artificial Intelligence Expert and Silicon Valley Entrepreneur

Kaplan, Jerry

Artificial Intelligence Expert and Silicon Valley Entrepreneur
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    About Jerry Kaplan

    Driverless cars, agricultural robots, artificial doctors and lawyers – is any profession immune to the coming age of intelligent machines? Jerry Kaplan argues that the answer is yes, and details how it will impact various professions, our economy, and affect important social issues such as wealth inequality. A widely-known artificial intelligence expert, technical innovator, bestselling author, and futurist, Kaplan is currently a Fellow at the Center for Legal Informatics at Stanford University where he teaches philosophy, ethics, and the impact of artificial intelligence in the Computer Science department. His latest book, Humans Need Not Apply: A Guide to Wealth and Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Yale University Press) was selected by The Economist magazine as one of the top ten science and technology books of 2015, and is available in Chinese and Korean. His non-fiction novel Startup: A Silicon Valley Adventure was named one of the top ten business books by Business Week, is available in Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese, and was optioned to Sony Pictures.

    Kaplan’s speeches tap into the desire of audiences to gain critical new insights into emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, and to learn more about how it will impact their lives and livelihoods.

    Kaplan is the co-founder of four Silicon Valley startups, two of which became publicly traded companies. As an inventor and entrepreneur, Kaplan was a key contributor to the creation of numerous familiar technologies including tablet computers, smart phones, online auctions, and social computer games. He holds an MSE and PhD in Computer and Information Science, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA in History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Chicago.

    Kaplan’s deep technical background, combined with decades of hands-on business experience, provides a unique and practical perspective on the economic and social impact of new technologies, such as autonomous robots and artificially intelligent computer programs. He has been profiled in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Business Week, Red Herring, and Upside, and is a frequent public speaker and media commentator.

    How will Artificial Intelligence Disrupt (your industry)?

    A lively and visual explanation of the basic concepts and key technologies that comprise the field of Artificial Intelligence, followed by its likely future impact, customized to the interests of your specific audience. Takeaways include:

    • What is Artificial Intelligence?
    • How to separate hype from reality.
    • How to integrate A.I. into your business.
    • How will your organization be affected?
    • What new business opportunities will arise?
    • Which will come under threat?
    • Which jobs will thrive and which will wither?

    The Promise and Perils of Artificial Intelligence

    Some experts suggest that Artificial Intelligence poses a threat to humanity, while others extoll it as our saving grace. Who is correct, and why? This inspirational and stimulating speech separates fact from fiction, while informing and entertaining your audience. This presentation covers such topics as: 

    • How realistic is what you see in the movies?
    • What does A.I. mean for the future of work, wealth, and play?
    • Will robots rise up against us and what should we do about it?
    • Will it ever become possible to upload our minds into a computer?
    • How can our children best prepare for their futures?

    The Global Economic and Social Impact of Artificial Intelligence

    Over the next few decades, Artificial Intelligence is widely expected to be a key driver of global power and influence. This practical and informative briefing explains how to best leverage this emerging technology for economic development, trade, security, and innovation. Your audience will learn:

    • Which industries and strategies will increase their global competitiveness?
    • How will local labor markets be affected?
    • What will the impact of A.I. be on wealth inequality, social stability, government control, and individual freedom?
    • What are the likely military uses of A.I.?
    • How to thrive in the coming age of extreme automation.

    Testimonials

    “Dr. Kaplan’s keynote speech was the highlight of the conference. It set the perfect tone of innovation, ideas, and business for the entire event.”
    – Anna Zhang, Co-founder and Senior Vice President, Cheers Publishing

    “Dr. Kaplan was the perfect keynote speaker for the conference. We were all inspired by his visionary ideas, delivered in a highly entertaining and informative fashion.”
    – Chen Jin, Professor, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University

    “Jerry was great. He was fantastic to work with and spent a lot of time learning about our industry. He had a ton of questions in the exhibit hall. We liked him VERY much.”
    – Mike Fratantoni, Chief Economist, Mortgage Bankers Association