Arindam Goswami

In this engaging discussion, Arindam Goswami from the Takshashila Institution explores how geopolitics influences technology decisions. He highlights a U.S. company that halted services to an Indian oil refiner due to EU sanctions. The conversation dives into historical lessons of tech denial, emphasizing tech sovereignty in critical sectors. Goswami argues for a balance between collaboration in areas like climate tech and self-reliance in military technology. The costs of compliance and trust issues in evolving global standards also take center stage.

Sridhar Krishna, a senior scholar at the Takshashila Institution and former director at Accenture's AI practice, teams up with Arindam Goswami, a research analyst specializing in high-tech geopolitics. Together, they explore how AI is transforming the workforce by replacing specific tasks rather than entire jobs. They discuss the importance of reskilling and innovative financial solutions like career impact bonds to support upskilling efforts, emphasizing the necessity to focus on adaptability in the face of rapid technological change.