On the Pioneers of AI podcast, former Labber Rana el Kaliouby sits down with Media Lab Professor Pattie Maes, head of the Fluid Interfaces group, for a timely conversation about the future of artificial intelligence. Professor Maes questions the tech industry’s race toward artificial general intelligence (AGI), advocating instead for AI that truly serves humanity—augmenting our abilities, preserving our relationships, and promoting critical thinking and wellbeing in everyday life.