David McCourt and Vint Cerf speak on the 50th anniversary of the Internet on its past, present and future in an AI world
DUBLIN, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "It's a country's responsibility to ensure all citizens have high-speed broadband and access to the health and wealth that AI can bring to its people." This was the stark warning from Granahan McCourt founder and CEO David McCourt as he spoke at Costa Rica's prestigious Club de Investigación Tecnológica this week, urging all small countries like Costa Rica to take a leadership role in the global AI race.
- "We need guard rails, transparency, and fairness, but stopping the role of AI in the development of society is a mistake," continued McCourt.
- Speaking alongside Vint Cert, recognized as one of "the fathers of the Internet", McCourt presented his vision for the future, adding: "Technology is a solution for cheaper and better education, cheaper healthcare, and a cleaner environment.
- We've also spent time with amazing talents like Pedro Capmany, who has inspired the world with his use of AI in popular music.
- We plan to tell these captivating stories, shot in Costa Rica's beautiful environments, and share them with the world."