How can we deploy innovation at scale and responsibly?

Most Interesting Failures in AI

January 23, 2026
09:30–10:00 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

From early chatbots that went off-script to flawed hiring tools, unsafe medical advice and massive sunk investments, AI's missteps are rarely discussed yet offer valuable lessons for leaders. What can be learned from setbacks and how can failure become the foundation for long-term success, guiding safer, smarter and more impactful adoption?

Speakers

MG
Mehdi Ghissassi
Chief Product and Technology Officer
AI 71
QY
Qasar Younis
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Applied Intuition

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