AI and the Common Good: A Conversation with Vilas Dhar
AI and the Common Good: A Conversation with Vilas Dhar  
Podcast: The Blue Owl Group's "Winging It" Podcast
Published On: Thu Jul 31 2025
Description: In this episode of Winging It, we sit down with Vilas Dhar, President of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, to explore how artificial intelligence can—and must—be harnessed in service of humanity. From funding global data initiatives to advocating for responsible AI governance, Dhar shares his vision for a future where technology amplifies dignity, justice, and opportunity. We discuss the role of philanthropy in shaping tech policy, the risks of unchecked innovation, and how multistakeholder collaboration can help ensure AI benefits everyone—not just a privileged few.