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Apr 2024
32m 33s

Bill Anderson: Using AI to combat hunger

Microsoft, Brad Smith
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Bayer CEO Bill Anderson considers himself a scientist at heart, a chemical engineer by training, and a lifelong student of biotechnology. Now at the helm of a 160-year-old German pharmaceutical and agriculture company, he's employing science and technology with a bold mission — Health for All, Hunger for none. In this episode, Bill discusses AI’s role in ac ... Show More
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