How To Build AI That Actually Works—And Helps Humanity

AI investment is surging, but the article argues successful products begin with a specific human problem, not technical novelty.

XPRIZE leaders and founders like Anousheh Ansari, Shantanu Agarwal, and Sooinn Lee show how problem-first AI can tackle climate, agriculture, and education.

Examples from Mati Carbon and Enuma suggest AI creates lasting value when it solves practical constraints for real people, such as smallholder farmers and students.

The core message: human-centered AI is more likely to scale and succeed when it is designed around urgent real-world needs.