Jim Amos - New CTO for Human Intelligence™
Leading thinker adds technical leadership to the team
The Human Intelligence™ Institute elevates human creativity in the age of AI. Institute founders Ned Hayes and Kira Cleveland envision a future where genuine human intelligence is rare, important, and intrinsically valuable. The Institute’s work focuses on preserving, protecting and proclaiming the value of human creative work through a variety of advanced technical measures, including the registered Humanright ® trademark, licensed by thousands of certified creators around the world to showcase the value of their creative work.
Today, the Portland Oregon based Institute is excited to announce that leading AI expert and human-centered technologist Jim Amos is joining them as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
“Every week, the number of human creators we are adding is growing exponentially, and we are excited to add a technical leader who can help us maintain this incredible trajectory,” says Ned. “In the age of AI, we encourage curiosity and human innovation. Jim embodies those key qualities and is a fantastic addition.”
Jim is a human-first technologist and his vocal activism on behalf of human-first technology use has led to a wealth of accolades; Jim is often named one of the leading technical voices combating algorithmic encroachment and promoting human ingenuity.
Business readers will recognize Jim’s name from his newsletters and online classes, where he speaks about the mis-use of AI and how to humanely manage teams. Jim has also previously written for the Institute’s own HumanIntelligence.news, with articles on AI and music, film, government, and more.
Jim sees a perfect fit at the Institute. “In my career, I’ve emphasized human-centric leadership,” he explains. “A team is built with empathy and understanding, not just focused on metrics. I’m impressed by the Human Intelligence™ Institute’s team – we all want to see creative work not just exist, but thrive in a world increasingly shaped by AI.”
As CTO, Jim is the Institute’s strategic technical leader. He directs the Institute’s skilled team in the certification of human creators, verification of proven human works, advanced provenance analysis and other new patent-pending systems to protect human creators everywhere.
“Jim's human-centered approach is already helping to accelerate our team,” says Co-founder Kira. ”His emphasis on human empathy and understanding makes him a perfect fit for the role of CTO, leading our technical team.”
Jim’s background is uniquely suited to the Institute’s ethos. As the son of an electrical engineer and someone who had “always tinkered with everything,” Jim was hooked by the Internet’s promise in the 2000s. Like Ned, Jim is an English major who became a technical inventor and leader of engineering teams for global companies.
Most recently, Jim’s strategic capacity, technical proficiency, and gift for managing inventive teams took him from user interface design and early web standards to a fifteen-year career as a leader of stellar teams at finance disruptor Motley Fool. His role as Engineering Manager, cross-disciplinary coach, and Managing Director of new internal initiatives helped the company achieve new heights in personal finance.
Motley Fool has long been known for empowering investors and informing the general public. The company was built on a mission to prove that everyday people are smart enough to manage their own money, providing accessible, transparent, and often humorous advice. That fifteen-year focus on empowerment and access to information serves Jim well in his new role as CTO at the Institute.
“Knowledge work is now becoming seen as equivalent to factory labor,” says Jim. “Yet true knowledge work is nuanced. Machines can’t really replicate the core attributes of a successful team. I think the Institute understands this, and I’m excited to join their momentum!”
The Institute has published a new video interview series with incoming CTO Jim Amos. Selected excerpts from the interview include:
Defending artists in the age of AI (short video clip)
We must reject the idea that AI art is art. It’s not; you’re prompting art from a vending machine.The problem with outsourcing your brain to AI (short video clip)
People are outsourcing their brains to an algorithm that is not worthy of our cognitive functions.Why generative AI lacks a clear purpose (short video clip)
You have to design a product that fits a particular need, solves a particular problem, and is able to be commercialized. Generative AI has failed on all counts.Why people matter more than systems (short video clip)
It’s not enough to understand computers when designing systems; you must understand the people you’re designing for.
For more information, contact the Human Intelligence™ Institute at team@human.global or call 206-321-7981.
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Congratulations!
Change this on LinkedIn too. Al the emails I get are from Jim at self employed.