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Explore The Interviews
VISIONARIES COLLECTION
Dive into a collection of captivating interviews with pioneers and innovators who have shaped, and are actively shaping, our digital world. Sign up to receive updates on special screenings and panel discussions. Discover the stories, insights, and visions that are driving the future of technology.
KEITH UNCAPHER | The Visionary Founder of ISI
In 1972, at the age of 52, Uncapher took a bold risk, left RAND and formed an institute that would jumpstart the digital revolution.
VINT CERF | Internet - Past, Present, and Future
One of the Internet's founding fathers explores its history and transformative impact, offering insights into what lies ahead.
ROBERT KAHN | Architects of the Internet
A principal Internet architect recounts its genesis, merging radio, satellite, and computer networks to revolutionize communication.
TERRY BENZEL | Charting the Future of Cybersecurity
Since helping the White House go online, Terry Benzel has led the charge in tackling the dynamic challenges of cybersecurity.
PAUL MOCKAPETRIS | The Quest to Connect the World
His invention enabled hundreds of millions of domains, a communication revolution, and the task of managing a vast network.
EVE SCHOOLER | How the Internet Became a Multimedia Marvel
She brought the first live concert online, then built the tools used for videoconferencing and a host of multimedia applications.
DEBORAH ESTRIN: Engineering the Future with Sensor Networks
Her work on sensor networks revolutionized mobile health, environmental monitoring and how we solve global challenges.
KEVING KNIGHT | From Google Translate to Ancient Manuscripts
Kevin Knight's machine-learning systems to decrypt the world's languages have transformed communication.
EWA DEELMAN | Advancing Science with Computational Power
How her Pegasus software enabled the Nobel-winning discovery of gravitational waves, validating Einstein's theory.
Craig Knoblock | Shaping the Age of AI at ISI
Knoblock has led ISI through the Age of AI, pioneering machine learning advancements that revolutionize data integration and problem-solving.
STEPHEN CRAGO | Leading the Digital Revolution
Transforming the U.S. microelectronics industry and enhancing national security with advancements in heterogeneous computing technologies.
NINA MEHRABI | Trustworthy AI in the Courtroom
How ISI's emerging researchers are reducing biases in AI to create a more equitable and reliable legal process.
ELLIS HOROWITZ | From Groceries to Gigahertz
He started as a grocery store worker in New York, then went on to shape computer science in the era of brilliant tech.
ROBERT BALZER | Forging ISI from the Pentagon Papers Fallout
Balzer, ISI's employee nr. 1, recalls how the Pentagon Papers ignited ISI's creation, drawing the brightest computer scientists.
KRISTINA LERMAN | Decoding Misinformation
She studies the inner-workings of social networks to counter misinformation and break down echo chambers.
MAYANK KEJRIWAL | Using AI to Fight Human Trafficking
His work with AI is setting a precedent for using advanced technology to address the world's most pressing issues.
JOHN WROCLAWSKI | Models of a Future Internet and Society
How can future internet models be designed to enhance cybersecurity, foster collaboration, and drive technological transformation?
PREM NATARAJAN | Leading ISI’s Expansion into AI and Quantum
Empowering diverse teams at ISI to drive innovation and tackle moonshots at the edge of the doable.
PEDRO SZEKELY | Mastering the Semantic Web for Social Good
Exploring the mysteries of the semantic web, transforming data into knowledge to revolutionize human-machine interaction.
SECOND SPECTRUM | From ISI to the NBA
Making the invisible visible, machine learning and computer vision redefine sports analytics, uncovering insights that reach beyond the arena.
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