Arun Sundararajan

"Arms Race" features guest Arun Sundararajan, a professor of Entrepreneurship and Technology at NYU’s Stern School of Business. It explores the history of AI and its impact on Silicon Valley over the past decade. Topics discussed include deepfakes, AI in election campaigns, and the need for regulation. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of integrating AI into marketing workflows and leveraging AI tools for success.

Arun Sundararajan, a professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business and author of "The Sharing Economy," dives into how the pandemic is catalyzing platform-based businesses. He critiques California's AB5 law regarding gig economy workers like Uber and Lyft drivers. The conversation also highlights the potential of micro-certifications to democratize education, challenging traditional higher education models. Arun predicts how self-driving tech and the evolving travel industry will shape the future of the gig economy.

Arun Sundararajan, a professor at NYU Stern and author of "The Sharing Economy," dives deep into the intriguing dynamics of the sharing economy. He discusses how this new model could potentially bridge the income gap unlike traditional economic shifts. Sundararajan highlights the challenges of measuring its impact on GDP and the need for updated metrics to reflect this decentralized workforce. He raises questions about who truly benefits from this model—workers or platform owners—and addresses the critical issues of reputation systems and regulatory responsibilities in this evolving landscape.