Ahead of World Summit AI Americas (24th-24th April 2024, Palais de congrès de Montréal, Montréal), we asked Ajinkya Malasane, Senior Director, AI Product Strategy at TELUS International, his thoughts on the future of AI.

If you could solve any global problem in the world with AI, what would it be and why?

Growing up in a developing yet ambitious country like India I believe I would like to solve the problem of knowledge and information asymmetry using AI in scientific research and technology at the grassroots. This will level up skillset for large population to then contribute their creativity and hard work for faster and bigger technological advancements for humanity as a whole.

Ahead of World Summit AI Americas (24th-24th April 2024, Palais de congrès de Montréal, Montréal), we asked Sasha Przybylski, Activator at The Knowledge Society (TKS), her thoughts on the future of AI.

If you could solve any global problem in the world with AI, what would it be and why?

I would want to solve the problem of battery waste. In particular, I think AI has a lot of potential for dynamic cell balancing within an EV battery pack. This can help to optimize battery function, and can also make second life batteries more feasible. The main issue right now is that the batteries degrade at different rates, and so we need really complicated algorithms to be able to use those batteries in a second life. I think AI can help with a lot of different BMS functionalities, which would serve to help us navigate the fine line between battery failure and maximum performance.

Ahead of World Summit AI Americas (24th-24th April 2024, Palais de congrès de Montréal, Montréal), we asked Fatih Nayebi, Vice President of Data & AI at ALDO Group, his thoughts on the future of AI.

If you could solve any global problem in the world with AI, what would it be and why?

I would focus on combating climate change. This is an urgent issue impacting every corner of the globe, threatening biodiversity, human health, and economic stability. AI can play a pivotal role here, especially through its ability to analyze vast datasets—more than any human team could manage. By using AI, we can better predict weather patterns, optimize energy consumption, and even develop new, more efficient materials for capturing carbon dioxide.

Ahead of World Summit AI Americas (24th-24th April 2024, Palais de congrès de Montréal, Montréal), we asked Raul Rodriguez, Vice President of Woxsen University, his thoughts on the future of AI.

If you could solve any global problem in the world with AI, what would it be and why?

While AI can be a powerful tool, complex problems like climate change require a multifaceted approach. I'd propose an AI-powered platform facilitating global collaboration. This platform could:

• Aggregate and analyze real-time environmental data: Track emissions, resource depletion, and weather patterns
• Facilitate communication and resource sharing: Connect scientists, policymakers, and businesses to develop sustainable solutions
• Model and predict environmental impacts: Simulate scenarios with different policies and interventions

Ahead of World Summit AI Americas (24th-24th April 2024, Palais de congrès de Montréal, Montréal), we asked Philip Alm, Founder and CEO of Norditech, his thoughts on the future of AI.

If you could solve any global problem in the world with AI, what would it be and why?

Global water access.

Ahead of World Summit AI Americas (24th-24th April 2024, Palais de congrès de Montréal, Montréal), we asked Alison Cossette, Founder of Patrun, her thoughts on the future of AI.

If you could solve any global problem in the world with AI, what would it be and why?

I am driven to take on the problem of human contribution to AI models.

Ahead of World Summit AI Americas (24th-24th April 2024, Palais de congrès de Montréal, Montréal), we asked Yannick Lallement, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at Scotiabank, his thoughts on the future of AI.

If you could solve any global problem in the world with AI, what would it be and why?

Global warming should be the number one - not that AI is a solution for it on its own of course, but AI might contribute in many different ways.

Ahead of World Summit AI Americas (24th-24th April 2024, Palais de congrès de Montréal, Montréal), we asked Rodrigo Scotti, Founder and CEO of Nama, his thoughts on the future of AI.

If you could solve any global problem in the world with AI, what would it be and why?

Harnessing the world's information and transforming it into structured knowledge would be my choice. This would enable the creation of advanced platforms that facilitate a deeper collective wisdom within society.

Ahead of World Summit AI Americas (24th-24th April 2024, Palais de congrès de Montréal, Montréal), we asked William Caron, COO of CLIC Labs, his thoughts on the future of AI.

If you could solve any global problem in the world with AI, what would it be and why?

Addressing the global challenge of making education accessible through AI represents a transformative ambition that has the power to reshape humanity's future. Ensuring everyone has access to quality education, regardless of where they live, their economic background, or physical capabilities, could unlock immense untapped potential and catalyze substantial advancements across the breadth of human development.

Ahead of World Summit AI Americas (24th-24th April 2024, Palais de congrès de Montréal, Montréal), we asked Joel Gallant, CEO and Co-Founder of CLIC Labs, his thoughts on the future of AI.

If you could solve any global problem in the world with AI, what would it be and why?

Health! I feel like we're on the verge of major brain discoveries that will change millions of lives.