TANNYA JAJAL
We've spent billions making AI smarter. Imagine what we could do if we brought humans with us.
Keynote Speaker · Exponential Educator · Adventurer
THE STORY
Tannya Jajal is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and exponential educator who has been on a mission to bring human potential into the age of AI since she was eighteen years old - when Ray Kurzweil's The Singularity Is Near left her with a question she has never stopped asking: now that AI exists to level us up, what does it mean to be a truly extraordinary human being?
She is the Founder and CEO of AIDEN, an AI education company building literacy programs across governments and schools in the UAE, US, Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Qatar, and Brazil. At its heart is Socrates - an AI learning companion that brings the ancient art of questioning back to the classroom, designed to cultivate a generation of self-actualised humans who think deeply, seek boldly, and make the most of being alive.
Before founding AIDEN, Tannya studied at Brandeis University and spent six years at VMware, witnessing firsthand how intelligent systems reshape organisations from the inside out and becoming more convinced with every year that the most urgent question wasn't about the machines at all.
She has spoken at 40+ conferences, including GITEX Global, LEAP, Web Summit, Abu Dhabi Finance Week, UNESCO Education Day, and the Global AI Show - one question driving every stage: we've spent billions making AI smarter. What does that free us to become? An ultramarathoner and relentless explorer, Tannya stretches the boundaries of mind and body in equal measure - and brings that same restless energy to every stage she stands on.
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Articles
Automation and the Rise of Meaningful Work
Distinguishing between Narrow AI, General AI, and Super AI
The Importance of Existential Intelligence in Organizations
GPT-3: Intelligent AI or Vacant Programming?
What is Real?
Trusting Autonomous Vehicles: The Tech Behind The Hype
Why We Need to Teach Entrepreneurs Blue Ocean Strategy
Tannya is an insightful and passionate thought leader, who has delivered engaging talks at a number of events I have organised. Her knowledge and passion on the topics of technology and diversity in tech, clearly shines through, giving attendees an exciting glimpse into what the ‘not to distance’ future holds.
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She is a phenomenal motivator, and an authentic role model for women in tech.
- Mairead O’Flynn, University Talent Manager and Diversity Lead, VMware
The conversation around the rise of automation, A.I., and exponential technologies, in general, is one of the most important ones we can have. Today, it is no longer enough for only computer programmers and scientists to contemplate the impact of artificial intelligence on society. Written by futurist and technology evangelist, Tannya Jajal, “Thinking Machines: A.I. and the Intelligence Explosion” is a series of insightful and inspiring essays written for any audience. It sets the stage for defining artificial intelligence and explores how A.I. is relevant to everyone. The book is aimed at those who have a stake in shaping the future of humanity.
