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Two of Wellington's tech experts join host Thomas Mucha to discuss the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) landscape and separate hype from reality, highlighting everything from the industries most likely to be impacted to AI's geopolitical implications.
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Key topics:
2:45 – What is generative AI?
5:00 – Artificial intelligence investment opportunities
7:05 – Potential long-term winners
10:00 – Surprising pace of AI adoption
10:55 – Leveraging AI in investment processes
12:25 – ESG and ethical concerns
14:00 – Geopolitics and the regulation of AI
22:45 – Economic implications
24:30 – Industry risks and opportunities
27:15 – What does generative AI mean for humanity?
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