Artificial intelligence doesn’t just change what we do — it changes who we are. In her TEDxArendal talk, Elisabeth Austad Asser reveals how AI seduces us, reshapes our lives, and challenges our sense of control. With stories from research, leadership, and her new book Teknologiens makt, she invites the audience to ask a powerful question: will algorithms define our future, or will we?
Elisabeth Austad Asser holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and Ethics from the University of Agder and has more than twenty years of experience in digitalization, marketing, and change management in major Norwegian companies. She has stood at the heart of technological shifts – as a leader, researcher, and mother – and has deep insight into how algorithms can transform organizations, people, and society.
A recognized public voice and sought-after speaker, she is known for making complex questions about technology, ethics, and sustainability both understandable and engaging. With a unique blend of academic rigor and personal commitment, she invites her audiences to reflect on the kind of future we truly want to create.