Will AI Adoption Get Democratized? And What Can the World Learn from India? ft. George Lee

Link to the Main Episode: https://youtu.be/riXxhdBmC1M In this discussion between Anirudh and George, the focus lies on the vital factors influencing technological adoption, including the investment of capital, nurturing of talent, and the necessity for sector and country-specific research to integrate innovations effectively. They spotlight the historic role of venture capital and infrastructure in disseminating transformative technologies like the internet. The conversation further explores the economic incentives driving the widespread adoption and cost reduction of technologies, aiming for universal access. Anirudh and George reflect on the potential consequences of a 'second great divergence', a phenomenon describing the growing economic disparities triggered by unequal technological progress, drawing parallels with the industrial revolution. They also examine India’s exemplary digital strides, which have democratized technology access, fostering economic uplift. 00:00 Exploring the Determinants of Technological Adoption 01:09 The Economic Impulse to Democratize Technology 02:46 Challenges and Hopes for Universal Access 03:52 Addressing the Second Great Divergence 05:01 Learning from India's Digital Transformation 06:02 The Geopolitical Landscape of AI Adoption 06:57 The Advantage of Early Adoption #AI #technology #geopolitics #business In this comprehensive episode of the Great Tech Game podcast, Anirudh Suri and guest, George Lee, delve into the convergence of technology, geopolitics, business, and innovation through the lens of the emerging generative AI revolution. They discuss the current landscape of global AI competition, highlighting the US's early lead, China's formidable presence, and the potential contributions of other nations, including India's open data approach. Follow Anirudh here: X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/anirudhsuri Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anirudhsuri/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anirudh_suri Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnirudhSuri.in Website: [www.anirudhsuri.com](http://www.anirudhsuri.com/) Book and Podcast: [www.greattechgame.com](http://www.greattechgame.com/) Book Links: Anirudh Suri: The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My George Lee Article: About George Lee: https://www.goldmansachs.com/about-us/people-and-leadership/leadership/management-committee/george-lee.html