In the first episode of AI Decoded, host Aaron Bao kicks off the series with a conversation on AI policy with Daniel Zhang, Senior Manager at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Daniel is a member of UNESCO's High-Level Expert Group on AI Ethics, and previously managed the AI Index, head-authoring the 2021 and 2022 reports. They discuss the rapid evolution of AI, its impact across industries and on people, and the ethical challenges it presents to policymaking. Tune in to learn how AI is shaping our world and the importance of responsible innovation.