Financial Times launches AI Exchange interview series on AI uses

In short: The Financial Times has started AI Exchange, a monthly series of interviews about how artificial intelligence is being used in different parts of society.

What happened

The Financial Times has published a new section called AI Exchange. It is a monthly series that runs alongside the paper’s existing Tech Exchange interviews.

In AI Exchange, FT journalists interview scientists, developers, and business leaders. The goal is to explore practical uses of AI, including benefits, risks, and ethical questions.

The series includes conversations with people working across different fields. Recent and highlighted interviews include CuspAI co-founder Max Welling on using AI to design molecules that could help remove “forever chemicals” from water (hard-to-break-down pollutants). Other interviews include Nvidia’s Kimberly Powell on AI in healthcare, Harvey co-founder Winston Weinberg on how AI may change how lawyers charge clients, and Runway’s Cristóbal Valenzuela on AI tools for generating video.

Why it matters

AI is showing up in more places than chatbots. It is being used in labs, hospitals, offices, and creative work. A series like this can help regular readers understand what is being built, who is building it, and what trade-offs come with it. Think of it like a set of guided tours, each one led by someone working in a different part of the AI world.

Source: Financial Times