Vogels also discusses the changing landscape of trust in media and the role of technology in both creating and solving the problem of fake news. He suggests that technology could provide solutions such as browser sidebars displaying relevant context and academic research. He also believes that technology could help NGOs improve their disaster preparedness by providing better mapping in areas where commercial mapping isn't viable. He also touched on the issue of tech addiction, suggesting that technologists have a responsibility to ensure their applications aren't addictive.
Key takeaways:
- Amazon CTO Werner Vogels predicts that the next generation of workers will prioritize working for companies that focus on sustainability and social impact, even if it means taking a pay cut.
- Vogels believes that technology has a role to play in combating misinformation and fake news, suggesting solutions like browser sidebars that provide relevant context and supporting open-source intelligence.
- He also discusses the issue of tech addiction, suggesting that technologists have a responsibility to ensure their applications are not addictive and that society is healthy enough to sustain their businesses in the long term.
- Vogels predicts that the expansion of nuclear energy and the growth of renewable energy will be a catalyst for innovation in the future.