#25 | From Marvin Minsky to Daniela Rus, Leading The World's Most Historic AI Lab & Building A Better Future With Intelligent Machines

The Vestigo FinTech Podcast

Daniela Rus, Director of MIT's CSAIL, joins Frazer to explore the intersection of leadership, innovation, and the transformative potential of AI.

In this episode, they discuss:

> How CSAIL has become a global leader in AI and robotics, driving breakthroughs that impact industries worldwide.

> The essential frameworks for deploying AI ethically and efficiently while building trust in intelligent machines.

> The role of visionary leadership in using AI to address challenges, inspire innovation, and shape a sustainable, tech-enabled future.

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Daniela Rus is the Director of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) at MIT and the Andrew (1956) and Erna Viterbi Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. A trailblazer in robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, Daniela’s groundbreaking research spans soft robotics, underwater exploration, and autonomous systems. Her innovations include printable robots that unfold into functional machines, underwater robots for coral and fish studies, and algorithms for self-driving cars. An IEEE Fellow and member of the National Academy of Engineering, Daniela has earned numerous accolades, including the Engelberger Award for robotics and the IEEE Edison Medal. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Cornell University.