Creative Intelligence

Can AI be Conscious? Anil Seth on Sentient Machines

In this thought-provoking episode, host Kartik Hosanagar, faculty co-director of Wharton Human-AI Research, sits down with Anil Seth — neuroscientist, TED speaker, and author of 'Being You' — to explore one of the most fascinating and complex questions of our time: Can machines ever be conscious? Together, they unpack what consciousness really means, why it has puzzled philosophers and scientists for centuries, and how it relates (or doesn’t) to today’s AI systems. From the biological roots of consciousness to the ethical dilemmas of sentient machines, this conversation bridges neuroscience, philosophy, and cutting-edge AI research. Learn more: https://ai.wharton.upenn.edu/creative-intelligence/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39rSsrrRwoYACKvOr19aDY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-intelligence/id1813418349 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Wharton Global Forum – Rethinking the AI Stack: Data, Agentic AI, and Organizational Design

At the 2025 Wharton Global Forum in San Francisco, host Kartik Hosanagar moderates a powerhouse panel on the future of AI. Leaders from Microsoft, T. Rowe Price, GrowthCurve Capital, NewFront, and HSG (formerly Sequoia China) share their perspectives on where AI is headed, what it means for business, and how organizations can prepare. From bold claims about AGI arriving in just a few years, to the “Gen AI paradox” (adoption without clear ROI), to how products and teams must be reimagined in an AI-first world, this wide-ranging discussion dives into the questions every business leader is asking: - Is AGI hype or reality? - Why aren’t we seeing productivity gains yet? - What does it mean to build thin products, thick models? - How should startups and incumbents partner in the AI era? - What happens when humans, agents, and organizations collide? Speakers: Prof. Kartik Hosanagar, Faculty Co-Director of Wharton Human-AI Research Aparna Chennapragada, Chief Product Officer at Microsoft Sajjad Jaffer (WG’01), Founding Partner, GrowthCurve Capital Xing Liu (WG’04), Senior Partner, HSG (HongShan Capital Group) Ramon Richards (WG’08), Chief Technology Officer, T. Rowe Price Lin Yuan (WG’22), Chief AI Officer and Executive Vice President of Engineering, Newfront 0:00 - Introduction 3:05 – Beyond AGI: Intelligence Overhang and the Infrastructure Gap 9:32 – ROI, Pattern Matching, and What Makes AI Valuable Today 15:45 – From Products to Systems: Rethinking Software in a Model-First World 23:28 – Data as Differentiator: Memory, Moats, and Domain-Specific AI 30:52 – Organizational Shifts: Data Culture, Change Management, and the New Stack 36:18 – One-Person Unicorns, Global Teams, and Agent Collaboration 39:50 – Competing in the Age of Giants: How Startups Can Win 43:04 – Regional Dynamics: Global Networks and the Open-Source Moment 46:05 – The Talent Revolution: Skills That Will Define the Next Decade 50:46 – Interoperability and the Cost of Lock-In 53:20 – Value, Risk, and Society: Who Gains, Who Loses? 57:48 – Closing Remarks & Conclusion Learn more: https://ai.wharton.upenn.edu/creative-intelligence/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39rSsrrRwoYACKvOr19aDY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-intelligence/id1813418349 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Shishir Mehrotra – Playing Offense and Defense in the Age of AI

In this episode of Creative Intelligence, host Kartik Hosanagar sits down with Shishir Mehrotra — CEO of Grammarly, founder of Coda, and former Head of Product at YouTube — to explore how AI is transforming work as we know it. Shishir shares an inside look at Grammarly’s bold new vision: building an “AI superhighway” that brings intelligent agents directly to where people already work. From the acquisition of Superhuman to rethinking the productivity suite with Coda Brain, this conversation dives deep into how individuals and companies can play both offense and defense with AI. Learn more: https://ai.wharton.upenn.edu/creative-intelligence/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

David Droga – Not All Creativity is Worth Saving

In this episode of Creative Intelligence, Kartik Hosanagar sits down with David Droga—CEO of Accenture Song and founder of the legendary agency Droga5—to explore how AI is reshaping the creative industry. From the evolving role of CMOs to the future of ad agencies, they discuss why creativity and technology must now move hand in hand. Droga shares why not all creativity is worth saving, how AI can elevate originality (not just efficiency), and why the best creative minds today must also be doers. This episode originally premiered on Where AI Works [https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/where-ai-works-show/]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Sangeet Paul Choudary – How AI Changes the Entire System of Work (Not Just Your Job)

In this episode of Creative Intelligence, author Sangeet Paul Choudary joins Kartik Hosanagar to unpack why the popular phrase “AI won’t take your job, but someone using AI will” is a dangerous oversimplification. Instead of just changing tasks, AI is transforming the entire system of work—reshaping roles, workflows, and even the structure of organizations. If you want to stay relevant in the age of AI, this conversation is essential. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.