Laith Saud is a writer, scholar, and strategist whose work explores artificial intelligence, labor, governance, history, and public life. His scholarship, journalism, commentary, interviews, and public talks examine how institutions and individuals navigate technological, political, and social change. His work includes academic publications, international journalism, AI and future-of-work analysis, podcasts, interviews, and public speaking.
Selected Publications & Scholarship
- An Introduction to Islam in the 21st Century
- PhD Dissertation, Reading a Radical Thinker: A Study on Sayyid Qutb (University of Chicago)
- Book & Academic References
- An Introduction to Islam in the 21st Century — Wiley-Blackwell
- Amazon listing
- Goodreads listing
- Academic review in Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies via Cambridge Core
- Google Listing
- Academia.edu
Journalism and Commentary
Artificial Intelligence, Work and Governance
- Boards Need a Human Capital Strategy for Artificial Intelligence
- AI and the Future of Work Is a Human Capital Issue
- Why HR Departments Underestimate AI Risk
Websites
Profiles
Academic Teaching
Academic & Teaching
Videos & Talks
Seldon Talks
Interviews, Podcasts & Media Appearances
- WBEZ – Worldview
- Chicago Monitor Author Page
- In the Moement (Part 1)
- In the Moement (Part 2)
- Critical Talk: The Power of the Political Voice
- A wide-ranging conversation examining the role of political discourse in American public life, democratic institutions, and civic engagement. Laith Saud joins the discussion to explore how ideas, leadership, and public debate shape political culture and influence institutional decision-making.
- Critical Talk: Global Awareness
- An in-depth interview exploring contemporary political and social issues through the lens of history, public scholarship, and institutional analysis. Drawing on his background as a historian and commentator, Laith Saud discusses the broader forces shaping modern politics, leadership, and society.