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Maya Ackerman

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The world will only get brighter according to Dr. Maya Ackerman and her AI positive view for the future. As a pioneering expert at the nexus between AI and human imagination, Maya pushes boundaries of what's possible in both technology and multiple creative industries. Her work includes both academia as Professor of AI at Santa Clara University, and entrepreneurial leadership including WaveAI and LyricStudio, empowering song-writing creators through AI-driven tools.

In Maya's recent book Creative Machines: AI, Art & Us, she offers her bold vision for the future of human creativity in the age of AI, weaving tech's evolution into her own personal story, along with critical insights into today's generative models. Her thought leadership extends to the ethical implications of AI and its potential impacts on society. She is also a passionate advocate for gender diversity in technology, encouraging women and underrepresented groups to pursue careers in AI and STEM fields.

As a big thinker on human-centered AI, Maya offers her insights:

We have these amazing brains trained on, and by, current human data. Our brains are brilliant, and we need to stop downplaying these capabilities—and we need to apply these capabilities to elevate humanity. I believe AI can live up to these challenges. If AI can make us more creative, and our creative process is meaningfully improved, and that Improvement is retained, it benefits humanity, even if that AI is never used again. We need AI and the linked systems that make us better.

Maya's innovative work attracts broad media recognition, including recent features in Forbes, BNC News, and NPR. With any audience she brings her passion and astute observations to the stage, making complex thinking accessible with real-world examples relatable for everyone. As AI is applied in more ways throughout our lives, Maya can help everyone make sense of it all with hope for the future.

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I have been researching generative AI for years, and I'm tired of the consciousness debate. Humans barely understand our own
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  • Innovation in the Age of AI. From her vantage point at the nexus of innovation and AI, Dr. Maya Ackerman explores the power of human creativity and the evolving relationship with artificial intelligence and machine-driven originality. Exploring platforms across art, science, business, and more, Maya reveals the how in leveraging creative machines to unlock fresh ideas, fuel bold thinking, and transform organizations into hubs of innovation. With practical insights and inspiring examples, Maya shows how to stay firmly in the driver's seat of imagination while using AI to supercharge creativity and lead in the Age of AI.
  • When Machines Create: AI, Art & Our Future. Dr. Maya Ackerman explores what it means to live in a world where creative machines compose music, write poetry, and generate images in seconds. How does this new form of intelligence relate to human brain power? And how do we ensure that human creativity, wisdom, and values continue to thrive in the age of AI? More than a technological story, this is a human one—about imagination, expression, and the future we choose to build alongside our machines.
  • Reinventing our Future: AI for Prosperity and Humanity. Artificial intelligence today brings real risks, from job displacement and copyright challenges to unprecedented exposure to misinformation. Dr. Maya Ackerman bridges concerns based on current societal frameworks to potential in the way forward, where AI becomes a driver of both economic prosperity and human flourishing. Achieving this future is not only about regulation, but about reimagining what technology can be and actively building the world that we would like to live in.
  • AI Agents: The Next Frontier. Where did AI agents come from, and where are they taking us next? Dr. Maya Ackerman traces the evolution of AI and reveals insights into the future of AI agents. From expanding machine creativity to enabling deeper human–AI collaboration, these emerging trends point towards agents evolving to drive both innovation and human progress. With a business-forward lens and a focus on human-centered outcomes, Maya shows how to navigate the age of agents while staying ahead of the curve and shaping a future of innovation with purpose.

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