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

Marmosets, foxes, a cow called Winnie the Moo and more — meet the online superstars bringing animal education to life. Hear how conservationist @MayaHiga is sharing wildlife with classrooms and living rooms worldwide: t.ted.com/Fjx0F56

What if we could solve the problem of fatal car accidents? In this #TED2026 conversation with TED Vision Steward @salkhanacademy, @Waymo Co-CEO @TechTekedra explores why fully autonomous vehicles could help make roads safer — for everyone: t.ted.com/BjWrae5

Predictions that describe the world pretend to be facts, but they’re not, warns philosopher and @TEDFellow @CarissaVeliz. In her TED Talk, she shares the history of power and prediction — and what to watch out for in the age of AI and prediction markets: t.ted.com/m9dQZI9

This could turn out to be the single most important question of coming years. Extraordinary talk.

"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: