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

While your laptop is closed, AI is already getting better at your job, says tech entrepreneur D. Scott Phoenix (@fuelfive). Here’s why he says that rather than competing with AI, humans need to merge with it instead: t.ted.com/m2xQG0P

TED highlight. Maya's not just a great human being but a stunningly good communicator. Could almost give you hope.

MY TED TALK IS OUT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The link is in my bio to watch it. I hope you guys love it. Thank you all for bringing me here and thank you @TEDTalks for everything.

@OryHarde What do you want to learn about?

Send me your best recommendations of @TEDTalks talks!

Congratulations to @TheAudaciousPrj Executive Director Anna Verghese for being included in the #TIME100 Philanthropy list this year! We're so honored to see Audacious' immense work — and that of our partners and collaborators — recognized. Read more: time.com/collection/tim…

Ways I want to be more like Molly Graham: 1. insanely good community builder 2. straight to deep questions, no smalltalk nonsense 3. feels like she sees and gets you and makes you better every time you see her Thrilled that she's hosting a new @TEDTalks podcast (called Worklife) and that we get to talk about one of my favorite topics: the entry price to building confidence is walking through corridors of fear.

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

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.