Choosing a human AI future | JT White | TEDxCharleston

In the age of AI, our greatest act of parenting isn’t controlling technology, it’s teaching our children how to stay human while leading it. JT White is a technologist, entrepreneur, and parent who has spent over a decade at the forefront of artificial intelligence and education technology. As the founder of GrAIded, an AI-powered student platform reimagining how young people explore college and career pathways, he’s helping families and schools use AI to make guidance more human, not less. Before GrAIded, JT co-founded multiple ventures in AI and media, partnering with global leaders like OpenAI, Adobe, and Amazon to make advanced technology accessible and ethical. His perspective is shaped by both professional expertise and personal experience, raising children in a world where algorithms increasingly shape opportunity, creativity, and identity. JT brings a rare dual lens to the conversation: that of a builder creating the future of AI, and a parent determined to keep humanity at the center of it. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx