David Shapiro is a former IT infrastructure and automation engineer renowned for his work in managing petabyte-scale enterprise environments. After building a successful career in technology, he transitioned into a full-time public speaker, writer, and thought leader specializing in science, technology, and artificial intelligence. Shapiro's early career focused on designing and maintaining high-performance data center systems and automating complex IT operations. Over time, he became increasingly fascinated by AI’s transformative potential, prompting him to pivot toward communicating its impact on society. His YouTube channel, which gained significant traction following the launch of ChatGPT, showcases his experiments with AI models and his insights into the future of technology.

Today, Shapiro is widely recognized as a communicator and philosopher who bridges technical expertise with accessible commentary on emerging trends. He writes both fiction and non-fiction, contributing educational and reflective pieces on platforms like Medium, Substack, and his personal website. His work delves into critical topics such as AI safety, ethical alignment, economics, and the future of humanity, often through collaborations with commercial and academic partners. By sharing his journey from IT engineering to AI evangelism, David Shapiro continues to inspire audiences to understand and navigate the rapid changes ushered in by the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

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