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I spent the holidays in France for the first time in years, and I was struck by how much innovation is happening in one of the most tradition-bound domains: pastry.

That question came alive during the TED AI panel discussions on day 2 of the conference, where founders, CEOs, and futurists wrestled with what it means to design, lead, and govern in a world of “alien intelligence”, per Manoj Saxena definition.

Yesterday was Day 1 of TEDAI in San Francisco. “Are we bold enough?” is the core question of the conference, and from the 17 talks of that first day, I would say we are bold for sure. Here are a few highlights of day one.

What could standing on stage with strangers, making things up on the spot, possibly teach you about teamwork, innovation and trust?

When I was in France this summer and went to Monoprix (one of the local supermarkets), I was struck by the coffee section.

Walking through Paris, it’s impossible not to notice the rhythm of daily life centered around bakeries. What fascinates me most is not just the abundance, but the innovation: the way tradition coexists with creativity, and how bakeries thrive by adapting.