The Social Physics of AI and Human Behavior | Sandy Pentland | TEDxBoston

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What if the invisible patterns of human interaction could predict the future of communities, economies, and even entire societies? In this thought-provoking conversation, MIT professor and social physics pioneer Sandy Pentland explores how decades of research into human behavior led to groundbreaking insights about the way ideas, trust, and influence spread through society. From early experiments using wearable sensors to shaping global standards for digital identity and privacy, Pentland reveals how data can help us better understand the forces that drive human progress. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly woven into everyday life, Pentland argues that the next frontier is not smarter machines, but AI systems that act in the best interests of the people they serve. He examines the opportunities and risks of AI agents, digital infrastructure, privacy, and global competition while offering an optimistic vision of a future powered by entrepreneurship, human agency, and trust.

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