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From Business to Warfare: How AI Affects the Modern World | Azeem Azhar

Jul 2, 2024
Expert Azeem Azhar discusses AI's impact on industries, Asia's optimism, sovereign AI, and AI in modern warfare. They touch on energy transition, big oil vs. Chinese solar, and AI's empowering possibilities.
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  • Asian countries are more optimistic about AI than the UK and US, highlighting a global disparity in tech attitudes.
  • AI reduces the cost of aggression, impacting modern warfare tactics and strategies.

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Exploring the Influence of AI on Society and Global Perspectives

Asian countries show optimism towards technology, especially AI, while the UK and US exhibit inverted numbers. Policy makers and tech industry lack effective communication on AI's potential impact. The reduced cost of aggression due to AI is highlighted, impacting modern warfare. The energy transition sees increased investments in renewable sources, challenging traditional energy models.

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