Chris Anderson took over TED 25 years ago, when the internet was young and optimism abounded about the future it could deliver.

Since then, the New York-based conference series has become globally known for its trademark “talks” sharing big ideas for a better world, while the internet is increasingly seen as a maelstrom of misinformation and social division.

Anderson still sees technology, particularly artificial intelligence, as able to bring out the best in humanity, as he hands off leadership of the organization behind TED and its prestigious conferences to Khan Academy founder Sal Khan.

“Conversations about possibility, about what we can build together, have always been at the heart of TED,” Anderson said in an interview with AFP.

“It’s probably what the world needs now more than e

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