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From studying engineering to a music career that had him touring the world to now being a vice president at Microsoft — Ashley Llorens contains multitudes. He joined The 21st to talk about his expertise in AI, as well as the benefits and risks of a future with smarter machines.
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Author Sonali Dev joined The 21st to discuss her literary endeavors, the obstacles she's encountered in the largely white world of publishing, balancing work with familial expectations, and more.