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A 'people-first' view of the AI economy | TechCrunch

Aug 30, 2023 - techcrunch.com
Navin Chaddha, managing partner at Mayfield, discusses the rise of AI and its potential to augment human capabilities. He believes that AI will change the way we interact with computing devices, making it more conversational and capable of performing cognitive tasks. Chaddha emphasizes the importance of a "people-first" approach in AI, where the technology is used to enhance human potential, referring to this as "Human2".

Chaddha also outlines Mayfield's framework for responsible AI investing, which includes five key pillars: mission and values, GenAI in the company's DNA, trust and safety, data privacy, and the potential for superhuman impact. He stresses the importance of these factors in the development and application of AI, and encourages AI-first founders to consider these aspects in their ventures.

Key takeaways:

  • Navin Chaddha, managing partner at Mayfield, believes that AI will transform business and unlock potential, with a focus on a 'people-first' philosophy.
  • Chaddha emphasizes that the main form of interacting with computing devices will become conversational, and for the first time, technology will be able to perform cognitive tasks that augment human capabilities.
  • Mayfield has customized its people-first framework to apply to AI companies and is using it to guide investment decisions, with a focus on mission and values, GenAI in the company's DNA, trust and safety, and data privacy.
  • Chaddha believes that people-first AI will elevate humans and is working on a design framework to measure that potential when meeting founders.
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