Elise Hu

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With all the profound technological shifts they're living through, what kind of world are our kids having to face?

Are they going to be okay?

Deep tech entrepreneur D. Scott Phoenix, who spent 15 years building AI, believes the way to understand this moment isn't actually to look forward.

It's to go back, way back.

In his talk, Scott makes the case that we're on the cusp of another merger that is just as profound, this time between humans and AI.

And guess what?

He says the boundary is already dissolving in ways most of us haven't noticed.

But his deepest warning isn't about technology.

It's about us.

That's coming up right after a short break.

America is changing and the global order with it.

The news can sometimes feel overwhelming, but we want to understand what's really happening in the world.

And when you're looking to go deeper than the headlines, that's where the global story comes in.

Each weekday, Asma Khalid and Tristan Redman are joined by BBC journalists stationed around the world to break down one major story shaping the relationship between America and the world, explaining not just what's happening, but why it matters.

If you enjoy the fresh perspectives and big ideas on TED Talks Daily, the global story is for you, designed to make sense of the news without the noise.

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That was D. Scott Phoenix at TED 2026.

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