The 2018 Duke International Forum created a platform for open discussions on the opportunities and complexities of AI development around the world. What are the effects of government policies on scientific advancement and private-sector investment? Where do we see evidence that collaboration among countries, industries and sectors is a fruitful path? Which industries are most at risk of being disrupted? How are entrepreneurs responding? How are the legacy companies responding? Where are the biggest investment opportunities? How will current talent shortages and legal and regulatory issues be resolved?
More than 25 global leaders, entrepreneurs and experts from China, the United States and Europe offered their insights on these and other critical issues that will govern the future of AI and its impact on society. Professor Xin Li, Director of the institute of Applied Physical Science and Engineering (iAPSE) and the Data Science Research Center (DSRC) served as MC, speaker for the Dialogue: Policies, Technologies and Markets the Transformation of an Industry, as well as a panelist.