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In Conversation: Karin Hübinette and leaders on today’s challenges

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

In a time of significant societal challenges, the AI Sweden podcast is launching a new series titled Vi kan bättre (Eng: We can do better) led by journalist Karin Hübinette. The interview series will focus on democracy, social development, and proactive leadership, featuring some of Sweden's most prominent leaders.

 From left: Petter Stordalen, Karin Hübinette, Ann Lagercrantz.

From left: Petter Stordalen, Karin Hübinette, Ann Lagercrantz.

Starting on September 17, the eight-week series will explore how we can tackle the major issues of our time. The podcast is part of the Future of Democracy initiative, which brings together leaders and decision-makers to discuss how Sweden can modernize with the help of new technology while preserving its democratic values.

Karin Hübinette

In an era of complex and sometimes overwhelming challenges, it can be easy to feel a sense of hopelessness. But can we actually do better? In this podcast series, we will explore exactly that question in conversations with some of Sweden’s most well-known figures, all of whom have very different experiences from various backgrounds.

Karin Hübinette

Karin Hübinette

Host of Vi kan bättre and project manager for Future of Democracy

The first episode features a conversation between Ann Lagercrantz, CEO of SVT, and hotel entrepreneur and real estate developer Petter Stordalen. The discussion covers the power of media, fake news, social fitness, AI, and human competence. The following week, the conversations will continue with the diplomat Jan Eliasson and celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson.

About the AI Sweden Podcast

The AI Sweden Podcast is aimed at leaders who want to understand how artificial intelligence can be applied within organizations. The podcast is normally hosted by Peter Kurzwelly and Anders Thoresson from AI Sweden. 

The Vi kan bättre series is a unique guest collaboration that focuses on a broader perspective of societal development. Karin Hübinette moderates the discussions, and the series is produced by Katarina Sahlin. 

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About Future of Democracy

Future of Democracy was initiated by AI Sweden and Medier & Demokrati. The initiative aims to bring together leaders and decision-makers from different sectors of society to collectively address the issue of how Sweden can be modernized with the help of new technology while safeguarding democratic values.

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