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Dr Alan D. Thompson advises world leaders and Fortune 500s on human and artificial intelligence, specializing in large language models and superintelligence. A former chairman for Mensa’s gifted families, Alan authored six books (including one sent to the moon), created the acclaimed 2021 Leta AI project, and published influential papers informing AI strategy at Microsoft, Apple, Bloomberg, the US Government, and the G7. He continues to deliver AI analysis and keynotes worldwide.

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