

Azeem Azhar
Founder of Exponential View. He explores the impact of AI and other exponential technologies on business & society.
Top 10 podcasts with Azeem Azhar
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Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 14min
AI, data centers, and power economics, with Azeem Azhar
Azeem Azhar, writer of the Exponential View newsletter, dives into the transformational impact of AI on our energy infrastructure. He discusses the massive data center buildout and the historical parallels with past infrastructure investments. Topics include the evolution of computing, the complexities of data center cooling, and the future of energy with innovations in solar and nuclear power. Azeem emphasizes the urgent need to rethink our understanding of computing and energy systems to adapt to these rapid changes.

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Nov 27, 2024 • 1h 13min
Can Exponential Growth Save a Finite Planet? — Ep187: Azeem Azhar
Azeem Azhar, founder of Exponential View, dives into the intersection of exponential technology and climate change. He examines the dual-edged sword of rapid energy demands driven by AI and data centers. The discussion covers the promise of renewable sources, challenges in hydrogen adoption, and the nuances of decentralized energy systems. Azeem sheds light on innovative strategies being implemented by data centers to harness clean energy and emphasizes the need for societal choices to drive positive outcomes in technology and sustainability.

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Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 14min
Living with Exponential Change (with Azeem Azhar)
Azeem Azhar, an author and technologist, dives into the whirlwind of technological evolution that defines our era. He discusses the rapid adoption of platforms like TikTok and AI tools like ChatGPT, examining what drives this pace. The conversation covers the solar revolution and its implications for reducing fossil fuel reliance, alongside the historical context of technological growth laws. Azhar also reflects on how these changes affect human connection, questioning how society can adapt while preserving our humanity amid exponential change.

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Feb 23, 2024 • 2h 1min
Looking Up the AI Exponential with Azeem Azhar of the Exponential View
Azeem Azhar, founder of Exponential View, discusses the imminent disruption caused by startups in the AI landscape. He shares insights on retraining teams for AI, agreeing with Sam Altman's prediction of soon-to-arrive AGI. Their conversation delves into the dual nature of AI as both a transformative opportunity and a potential threat, the evolution of GPU technology, and the urgent need for new governance mechanisms to ensure safe AI integration. Azhar emphasizes collaborative oversight to navigate the risks while harnessing AI’s immense potential.

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Mar 15, 2025 • 1h 17min
E126: Data Center Economics and AI Energy Requirements w/ Patrick McKenzie and Azeem Azhar
Join Azeem Azhar, founder of the Exponential View newsletter, as he dives deep into the economics of data centers and their evolving energy demands. He discusses the historical context of infrastructure and how AI's exponential needs compare to past advancements. Azeem explores innovative solutions like small modular nuclear reactors and the potential of geothermal energy to meet future challenges. The conversation also touches on energy strategies in California and Texas, revealing how regional approaches differ in harnessing renewable resources.

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Jan 21, 2025 • 1h 28min
855: Exponential Views on AI and Humanity’s Greatest Challenges, with Azeem Azhar
Azeem Azhar, a renowned futurist and creator of the Exponential View newsletter, explores the intersection of AI and humanity's challenges. He discusses how AI can help tackle global issues like climate change while managing complex workflows. Azeem shares practical tools he uses to enhance productivity and emphasizes the importance of preparing for technological shifts. He also highlights the transformative potential of AI in the workplace and the crucial role that renewable energy will play in creating a sustainable future.

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May 9, 2024 • 1h 46min
Azeem Azhar: The Exponential View
Entrepreneur and technology analyst Azeem Azhar discusses the speed of progress in AI, historical context for tech terminology, and envisioning our future. Topics include Moore's Law, investment in scaling, uses of AGI, and cultural affordances in AI systems.

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Jan 18, 2024 • 1h 18min
An exhilarating conversation with Azeem Azhar on medical A.I., science of aging, genome editing and the GLP-1 drugs
Azeem Azhar, an award-winning entrepreneur and innovator in technology, discusses the changing healthcare industry, microbiome manipulation, the potential of AI in promoting empathy among clinicians, GLP1 agonists and their impact on our desire for food, concerns and unknowns in medical treatments, and the need for transparent validation studies and civil discourse in medical AI.

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Mar 5, 2025 • 24min
Azeem Azhar on How AI Agents Are Transforming Work
Azeem Azhar, an entrepreneur and the mind behind the Exponential View newsletter, explores the transformative power of AI in the workplace. He discusses how AI agents are set to revolutionize traditional work dynamics by taking over complex tasks. Azhar emphasizes the importance of adaptability in business, encouraging a culture of learning amidst rapid technological change. He also shares insights on AI’s potential for enhancing productivity and improving work-life balance, paving the way for a more human-centric future in the professional landscape.

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Feb 3, 2024 • 28min
AI and the future of work: Experts Azeem Azhar and Adam Grant weigh in
Tech expert Azeem Azhar and organizational psychologist Adam Grant discuss the impact of AI on the future of work and address the fears and challenges associated with it. They explore the rapid advancements in generative AI tools, the prevalence of AI conversations at Davos, and the challenges of being a CEO. They also discuss the pros and cons of job stability and address the brokenness of capitalism. The chapter concludes with the importance of asking people what they love to do.