Listen "#40 - Grace Shao: Why China Is Winning In The New Age of AI"
Episode Synopsis
Grace Shao is a Financial/tech journalist turned analyst based in Hong Kong. On her Substack, she writes about AI and its relationship with energy, big tech, and society. She can be found at: https://substack.com/@gshaoTIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Trailer & Intro01:30 Understanding the Chinese Internet Ecosystem 06:06 The Evolution of Chinese Entrepreneurs 08:21 China's Smartphone Revolution 10:45 The Rise of Super Apps in China 15:32 AI Adoption in China's Industrial Economy 19:16 US and China – Difference in AI 24:07 Comparative Advantages: US vs. China in AI 26:16 Chinese Cultural Attitude Towards AI 28:11 AI in Manufacturing 32:17 America's AI Advantage 36:08 Navigating the Chip Ban and China's Self-Sufficiency 37:43 Funding Challenges for Chinese Tech Companies 43:23 The Evolution of Tech Entrepreneurs in China 49:20 The Role of Education in Shaping Tech Talent 55:21 China's Tech Role in Southeast Asia 58:25 Advice for Fresh GraduatesFull transcripts of episodes can be found here: https://www.ykeith.com/tag/podcast/
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