Annual HOPE Global Forum focuses on the future, AI and fighting...
It’s hard to overstate what happens every year during the HOPE Global Forum. The 2024 was the 10th annual forum did not disappoint. John Hope Bryant, the founder of Operation HOPE and the Global HOPE Forum, has turned it into a multifaceted event that looks at the latest developments in society business, technology, mental health, AI, financial literacy, affordable housing, government, sports, and other topics.
While Atlanta and Georgia leaders play a major role throughout the forum, it has turned into an international event. Nearly 6,000 people, representing 40 plus countries, attended the 2024 forum, which also livestreamed and beamed around the world. Bryant is a big thinker and doer. He set an “audacious” goal to raise $100 million in commitments to increasing financial literacy, home ownership, and entrepreneurship during the forum.
AI Ethics Council and AILP3 Initiative
A year ago, Bryant and Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, announced they were launching the AI Ethics Council, an effort aimed at preventing inequities and ethical lapses as the new technology takes hold. This year, Bryant announced the creation of the AILP3 (AI Literacy Pipeline to Prosperity Project) with Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business and multiple other partners.
The new initiative aims to provide underserved populations with the tools to participate in an economy impacted by artificial intelligence. The Atlanta-based initiative, working with members of the AI Ethics Council, will develop and support programs for Georgia’s youth, from kindergarten through college. “The master project – the model – is Atlanta,” Bryant said.
Future of AI
AI was a running theme throughout the 2024 forum with most panelists bullish about the technology. Angel Cabrera, president of Georgia Tech, expressed enthusiasm for the opportunities presented by AI. Sara Friar, chief financial officer of Open AI, highlighted how AI can be used for complex problem-solving tasks.
Highlights from the Forum
Affordable housing, the missing middle, and homeownership were repeating themes discussed at the forum. Various speakers emphasized the importance of financial literacy, diversity, and equity in fostering economic prosperity and opportunities in the AI-driven economy.
Life lessons and advice were also shared during the forum, encouraging attendees to embrace failure, practice kindness, and prioritize mental health. The event featured renowned speakers from different sectors, including sports commissioners and business leaders, discussing the global impact of their industries.
Overall, the annual HOPE Global Forum serves as a platform for fostering innovation, addressing key societal challenges, and shaping the future through collaborative initiatives and impactful discussions.
