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title: "EP #49 AI's Moral Dilemma: Are We Building Our Own Nightmare? w/ Dr. Rana el Kaliouby"
description: In this episode, Peter and Dr. Rana discuss the correlation between empathy and artificial intelligence, including the ethical implications of AI within emotion recognition.
---

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# [EP #49 AI's Moral Dilemma: Are We Building Our Own Nightmare? w/ Dr. Rana el Kaliouby](https://www.diamandis.com/podcast/rana-el-kaliouby)

 Written by [Peter H. Diamandis](https://www.diamandis.com/podcast/author/peter-h-diamandis) | Jun 17, 2023 7:00:00 AM

In this episode, Peter and Dr. Rana discuss the correlation between empathy and artificial intelligence, including the ethical implications of AI within emotion recognition.

## You will learn about

- 02:18 | Human Connection and AI: How Can We Leverage Empathy?
- 09:54 | Ethical AI: An Urgent Discussion
- 13:47 | What Does AI Mean for Human Relations?

Dr. Rana el Kaliouby is a renowned scientist and entrepreneur in the field of artificial emotional intelligence. As the co-founder and CEO of Affectiva, she has revolutionized human-computer interaction by developing innovative technology that enables machines to understand and respond to human emotions. Driven by a passion for diversity and inclusion, she advocates for the responsible use of AI and continues to shape the future of technology with her pioneering work. Learn more about Affectiva.

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