AI:The Terrifying Future or Our Next Great Ally? | Mortadha Manai | TEDxSouthMediterraneanUniversity
Artificial Intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented rate, reshaping industries and
revolutionizing the way we live. However, with this rapid advancement comes a growing fear
of AI systems making critical decisions without human oversight, deepening biases, invading
privacy, and even threatening job security. As AI becomes more powerful, the lack of
transparency in its decision-making process creates uncertainty and mistrust. But is AI truly
a force to be feared, or can it be harnessed for the greater good? In this talk, we will
explore the dark side of AI, the alarming challenges it presents, and the crucial role of
Explainable AI (XAI) in ensuring a safe, ethical, and controlled AI-driven future. By
making AI transparent and accountable, we can transform it from a potential threat into a
trustworthy ally that serves humanity. Mr. Manai Mortadha is a Senior AI Engineer, XAI Researcher, and CEO with a passion for Artificial Intelligence, Explainable AI (XAI), and Generative AI.
Currently, he serves as an XAI Engineer at Netflix. In parallel, he is an XAI Researcher at Saint Mary’s University, Canada, where he conducts cutting-edge research on explainability in AI auditing, social neural networks, and the intersection of AI and human decision-making. As the CEO of Man.AI, Mr. Manai leads a team of AI experts in delivering innovative AI-driven solutions. Beyond his technical contributions, he is a recognized International AI speaker, mentor, and consultant, actively engaging with the global AI community through conferences, panel discussions, and mentorship programs. His expertise has been showcased at more than 70 international AI events, including This Year 2025 - Michigan Technology Conference , Saint Louis STL TechWeek, Apres-Cyber Slopes Summit , Azure AI Connect and the Pacific Hackers Conference. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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