Method Conference - Bryan McCann

Bryan McCann is co-founder and CTO at you.com, advancing human and AI collaboration.

He previously led AI research in Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing (NLP). His work has been cited thousands of times, and he has spoken about the cutting edge of AI and NLP around the world. Bryan’s work comes out of a deep philosophical interest in meaning and the desire to use AI to complement human creativity, inspire new thoughts, and ultimately develop tools for more fulfilling lives and a more complete understanding of the world.

Bryan is an advisor to and investor in several AI startups as well as coach to technical leaders. He dabbles in poetry, essays on literature, abstract painting, tap dance, weightlifting, and topology. He received his M.S. and B.S. in Computer Science (AI) and B.A. in Philosophy from Stanford University in 2016.

This session will be held in the IDEA loft.

Join Co-Founder and CTO of you.com Bryan McCann, as he engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Founder and CEO of Midwestern Matt Johnson. As a leading researcher in deep learning and natural language processing, Bryan has dedicated his work to advancing AI in ways that complement and empower human creativity and understanding. In this session, Bryan and Matt will explore the cutting edge of human-AI collaboration, discussing the latest breakthroughs, ethical considerations, and transformative potential of this evolving relationship. Attendees will gain insights into the future of AI as a collaborative partner, rather than a replacement for human intelligence and creativity.