Listen "Busting Technology Myths: AI, Jobs, Politics, & Privacy"
Episode Synopsis
Will AI will take away all of our jobs? Is technology eroding privacy? Is the pace of technology advancement too fast? We address these questions and more topics around global science and technology policy with Rob Atkinson, founder and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. Speaking with Celesta Capital founding partner Nic Brathwaite, Rob dives into the intersection of technology, innovation, and public policy, covering topics such as ethical AI, the role of China in the global innovation race, and the realities facing smaller economies in blossoming into tech hubs. Rob shares his insights on innovation economics, government policy, and the critical role of entrepreneurs in shaping the future of tech.Chapters00:00 Introduction to ITIF and Rob Atkinson03:07 The Importance of Innovation in Economic Growth05:59 Challenges for Smaller Economies in Innovation09:09 Core Pillars of a Strong Innovation Economy11:56 India's Potential in the Global Innovation Landscape15:10 AI Development: Balancing Speed and Safety18:00 Debunking Myths About Technology and Jobs21:10 The Global Tech Landscape: US vs. China24:02 Canada's Innovation Challenges and Opportunities26:45 Building a Strong Innovation Ecosystem30:07 The Role of Intellectual Property in InnovationLinkshttps://itif.org/https://itif.org/publications/2024/05/07/technology-fears-and-scapegoats/https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262537100/https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0300168993/
More episodes of the podcast TechSurge: Deep Tech Podcast
Betting Early on Zoom, Canva, and Crypto: Inside the Playbook of Visionary Solo VC Bill Tai
18/06/2025
Blueprint for an AI Future: OpenAI Chief Economist on How AI Will Shape the Global Economy
05/06/2025
Inside Microsoft's Trillion Dollar Playbook with Chief Strategy Officer Bobby Yerramilli-Rao
10/04/2025
Scaling the AI Era: Next-Gen Data Storage Solutions with Pure Storage CEO Charlie Giancarlo
01/04/2025
Why AI Isn't Ready to Make Medicines
13/03/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.