Jon McLoone believes AI’s real breakthrough won’t just be smarter systems, but broader access. Ahead of World Summit AI 2025 (October 8–9, Amsterdam), Jon shares why the future depends on trusted sources, human creativity, and a balance between innovation and wisdom.
What’s your most compelling dream scenario for AI — a breakthrough that would fundamentally improve life on a global scale?
Make everyone builders of technology not just the elite who can code.
What’s a recent project or breakthrough you're especially proud of — and what kind of impact do you hope it will have in the real world?
Building an educational tutor that has bridged the gap between fixed curriculum and teaching open-ended problem solving.
What’s a use case for AI that you think more people should know about — something positive that’s flying under the radar?
Processing unstructured data.
If you had to choose one nightmare scenario that keeps you up at night — whether realistic or speculative — what would it be, and what warning signs should we be watching for today?
Creativity being drowned out by derivative content
Who or what do you think has the power to prevent your nightmare scenario above?
The return of trusted sources and reputation
What are we not talking about enough in the AI conversation today — something you believe could be hugely important five years from now?
The blend of traditional computational techniques with GenAI. Too many people think that GenAI will do it all.
If you look ahead 10 years, what do you think will be the biggest change in our daily lives?
Fewer jobs that are intellectually robotic.
What inspired you to participate in this AI summit as a speaker, and what message do you hope to convey to the audience?
Traditional computational techniques are the solution to GenAI problems, not just bigger GenAI models
World Summit AI global Summit series
World Summit AI
08 - 09 October 2025
Taets Art & Event Park, Amsterdam
World Summit AI Qatar
09 – 10 December 2025
Doha Exhibition & Convention Center