Bryce Goodman, an accomplished strategist in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), serves as Chief Strategist at the Department of Defense's Innovation Unit. His impactful role encompasses AI integration for humanitarian aid, disaster response, predictive health and more. As Kravis Senior Contributing Scientist and Innovation Fellow at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Bryce furthers his impact in environmental causes. And a respected Singularity University faculty member, he shares insights on AI's potential. Bryce's influence extends to advising the US National Security Commission on AI and consulting for Google, NEC Corporation and Deloitte. Goodman is also a cleantech startup co-founder, securing $50 million funding. His honors include Forbes 30 under 30 (Energy & Industry) and World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer. With degrees from esteemed institutions, Bryce pursues a PhD in Philosophy and AI at the University of Oxford, embodying his commitment to shaping AI's societal impact.
Ray, author of The Singularity Is Near, is one of the world’s leading inventors, thinkers, and futurists. Called "the restless genius" by The Wall Street Journal and "the ultimate thinking machine" by Forbes magazine, PBS selected him as one of the "sixteen revolutionaries who made America." His next book, The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge with Computers, is scheduled for release in June 2024.