TED Talks

Exciting news: TED, @khanacademy and @ETSInsights are joining forces to launch the Khan TED Institute — a new higher education program built for the AI era to help prepare learners for the next generation of jobs. Learn more here: t.ted.com/Jc7Kd5s

"Many experts think that conscious AI is possible. I think they're wrong." Watch neuroscientist @anilkseth's full TED Talk here: t.ted.com/0NR6eGI

“Truth is the real oxygen for democracy. When you’re undermining truth, you’re undermining democracy itself.” - @VjosaOsmaniPRKS Watch her full conversation with journalist Angus Hervey on what she learned about freedom as the president of Kosovo: t.ted.com/3DIJjGP

Every year, the Sahara Desert receives over 100 times more energy from the Sun than humanity consumes annually. So, could covering the desert with solar panels solve our energy problems? #EarthDay t.ted.com/0NJAazu

V curious what you make of this... the first TED talk delivered by an AI. But with a lot of loving human nudging.

You may be familiar with the @Forbes World’s Billionaires List — but what if we measured wealth in a different way? At #TED2026, @RandallLane debuted Forbes’ new True Net Worth list, sharing what it could mean for how we talk about money and altruism: t.ted.com/ddBGpNp

Did you know that fear of public speaking is one of the most common fears in the world? Luckily, this can be overcome with practice and exposure. TED-Ed Student Talks gives students the opportunity to practice and develop these essential skills: t.ted.com/dIaf6xa

Speaking at TED was the most impactful experience of my life. It was such an honor to share a stage and community with so many brilliant and thoughtful people. I can’t wait for you guys to see it. Thank you @TEDTalks ❤️

A wonderful quote I came across. A person's future depends on the company they keep. PC: @TEDTalks

The @TEDTalks conference took place last week, assembling some of the world’s most inspiring thought leaders. We sifted through more than 80 of this year’s speakers to highlight a handful we found particularly thought-provoking — scroll through them below. flip.it/NXLEpx

This week, I spoke at @TEDTalks about what it will take for the US to lead the global AI competition. We need more than the most effective models, the best chips, and the most innovative AI companies. We need a plan to bring American workers along. ted.com/talks/gina_rai…

We just wrapped up #TED2026, my last TED as head curator. Can't wait to share with you the incredible people and ideas we witnessed. To everyone involved in TED over the past 25 years... thank you!! Truly, thank you.

One of the most startling moments at #TED2026... I don't normally interrogate speakers this dramatically, but the stakes here - for good and bad - seemed higher than usual. go.ted.com/petersteinberg…

“The lobster is loose, and it’s not going back into the tank,” says @openclaw founder @steipete. In this brand new talk from #TED2026 he shares why AI agents — built by you — are the future: t.ted.com/DPASxmF

Friends, 5 days before @TEDTalks I got a call from Chris Anderson who wanted me to make the first ever TED talk by an AI. It was a labour of human love to bring it to life! Originally it was designed for the 3 large screens but I made an edit for social-

If you could send a message to humanity through a TED Talk, what would you say? @arikuschnir offered that challenge to @ChatGPTapp. Here’s what it had to say — with an assist from artist @schuylerbrown. Presenting the world’s first AI TED Talk:

“Fascination” is the word of the day from @bgurley as he’s Runnin’ Down a @TEDTalks

The US workforce is not prepared for the AI disruption, says @GinaRaimondo, former Governor of Rhode Island and US Secretary of Commerce. Hear what she says can actually help people transition into this new era: t.ted.com/cTdrmqB

What a rush, what a joy, what an honour, and what an adventure to be in #TED2026 talking about #PROPHECY! TED feels like the Olympics of public speaking. Very grateful to @TEDTalks and @TEDFellow and the many people who offered support and encouragement. What a thrill!

Nobel laureate @Malala Yousafzai thought changing the world would be easy — and then she came face-to-face with reality. In this first talk from #TED2026, she shares 3 lessons she learned about working for the future you want, even when hope feels lost: t.ted.com/5TL7wuQ