Mark Surman
President
Mozilla Foundation
The internet is one of our most valuable public resources – it’s Mark Surman’s job to keep it healthy. Mark is President of Mozilla, the global nonprofit that does everything from making Firefox to standing up for issues like trustworthy AI. Mark is focused on fueling the broader internet health movement by working with citizens, technologists and civic leaders around the world.
Schedule
15 mins
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Bluma Appel Theatre
Building the Future: Public Labs and the New Era of Open Source AI
Open Source AI isn’t just a passing trend—it’s the defining movement of our era. As the field evolves, public labs are emerging as the true innovators, developing technologies that rival those of corporate giants but also prioritize accessibility for all. In this session, we’ll explore the shifting AI landscape and spotlight the groundbreaking work of these open-source innovators. Mark will argue why this shift demands the attention of governments, investors, and technologists. The stakes are high, and the future of AI depends on who leads this charge.