In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

Vice Chair and President of Microsoft: AI and Geopolitics

Aug 9, 2023

Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, dives into the urgent need for effective AI regulation and its implications for global power dynamics, particularly between the US and China. He discusses the balance between innovation and responsibility, advocating for tailored regulatory approaches. Joined by Ulf Sverdrup, an expert in international politics, they explore AI's impact on democracy, geopolitical threats, and the necessity for international collaboration on cybersecurity standards. Their insights highlight both the benefits and challenges posed by AI in today's interconnected world.

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Harnessing AI for Good with Responsible Regulation

01:06

Balancing Regulation and Competitiveness in Europe

01:12

Building Trust and Innovation as a Tech Company

01:13

Intro

2min

Navigating AI Regulation: Balancing Responsibility and Innovation

3min

AI, Democracy, and Global Cooperation

18min

AI and Geopolitical Threats

6min

Upholding the Law in a Rapidly Changing Technological Landscape

2min

Establishing Standards for AI Safety: Navigating Risks and Innovations

3min

How should we regulate AI? How will AI impact the power balance between the US and China? And how does Microsoft navigate this complex landscape?

In this episode, Brad Smith Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, shares his unique insights on these questions and more. We are also joined by Ulf Sverdrup, the leader of the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, who will be offering his commentary. Ulf is a world-leading expert in international politics, making him the perfect guest for a discussion on the intersection of AI and geopolitics. We will be releasing this episode in collaboration with NUPI PODCAST: The world stage | NUPI

This episode was produced by PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschaug Johansen. Background research was conducted by Sigurd Brekke, with input from portfolio manager Richard Green.

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