New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant calls it, “one of the best books I've read on AI.” And with other stellar endorsers including Eric Schmidt (former CEO and executive chairman of Google), Muhammad Yunus (Nobel Peace Prize winner), Sean Carroll (theoretical physicist at the California Institute of Technology), Amy Chua (NYT bestselling author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother), and Jeremy Bash (former chief of staff for the CIA and DoD), and even NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Joe Montana, T-Minus AI has already become an essential addition to the robust conversation around AI.
As the U.S. Air Force’s first chairperson of artificial intelligence while at the Pentagon, Kanaan speaks about:
- How intelligence is defined in the digital age, and why consciousness should no longer confuse the conversation
- Breaking down other common misconceptions surrounding AI
- The state of AI around the world, and the ideologically opposing applications already applications already occurring in the East and West
- The aggressive and politically-purposed strategies of China and Russia
- The importance that the U.S. government and private industry work cooperatively in the development and implementation of AI
- The critical importance of ensuring that AI is used in legal, moral, and ethical ways moving forward
Dr. Rollan Roberts is an advisor and resource to national governments on strong Artificial Intelligence and quantum-proof Cybersecurity and was nominated to Central Command's Department of Defense Civilian Task Force. He is the CEO of Courageous!, a superhuman AI and Cybersecurity research and product development think tank that serves advanced national security initiatives of national governments. He served as CEO of the Hoverboard company, creating the best-selling consumer product worldwide in 2015, and has a record of crafting viral global brands as CEO of both public and private SMB to multi-billion dollar companies. Dr. Roberts hosts the annual African Diplomatic Entrepreneur Summit in partnership with multiple African governments and United Nations SDGs, and was bestowed the diplomatic designation of "His Excellency" when awarded Peace Ambassador to World Governments by the International College of Peace Studies.
Dr. Roberts has addressed world leaders at Harvard University, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and China’s government and business leaders in Tiananmen Square at the Great Hall of the People (China’s Congress). He served as an advisor to the Top 20 Startup companies in the world (in Spain) and advisor on the U.S.-China Trade War.
In addition to being a private pilot, he holds a Doctorate degree in Global Business and Entrepreneurship, authored 6 best-selling international books on business and entrepreneurship, founded the International Down Syndrome CEO Camp for entrepreneurs, and continues to educate and empower leaders and entrepreneurs by hosting the annual CEO Cruise and women’s empowerment BeautyPro Cruise as Chairman of the Board for the International Association of Pageantry.
- Recognized industry authority in consumer goods, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, energy, technology, manufacturing, direct sales/network marketing, cannabis, and biotech sectors.
- Formulated natural baby formula that was closest alternative to breast milk.
- Founded nutraceutical company as natural alternative/supplement to chemotherapy.
- Top 100 Most Influential Floridians of 2015 by Insight Magazine.
- Marketing & Branding strategist with Tom Feltenstein, Creator of the McDonalds Happy Meal & opened first Ronald McDonald House.
