It's not what we think, but how we thought it that fascinates Aaron Baughman. His interest in how the human brain operates began as a boy, playing video games that appeared to think and reason. “I’d build this virtual civilization as the computer created complex economic or military strategies,” he says. “It was amazing. My pursuit of computer science, and of understanding our own brain, probably began right there.”
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Volunteering helped Kush Varshney expand his vision of technology helping society, and focus his work on helping AI systems become safe, trustworthy and transparent.
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Trent Gray-Donald says he’s something like a plumber. “I’m the builder, someone who knows where all the pipes and wiring should be and how it all operates. I can work with anyone to create systems that are robust and scalable, to make sure the architecture is right and deeply understood. I help transform inventions into successful products."
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