As AI systems grow more capable and more autonomous, the decisions being made today — by researchers, companies, and governments — will have consequences that are difficult to reverse. As one of the architects of modern AI, Prof Yoshua Bengio's assessment of where the technology is heading carries singular weight. Drawing on the 2026 International AI Safety Report and his research at LawZero, this fireside examines what it takes to build AI that is not only powerful, but trustworthy — a conversation for leaders who understand that getting this right is not optional.