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E113: How AI Will Shape Our Future & How to Stay Ahead - w/ Pedro Uria-Recio

Episode Summary

In this conversation, Pedro Uria Recio discusses the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for society, the job market, and education. He highlights the rapid changes AI will bring, particularly in job automation, and contrasts the advancements in countries like Japan with those in the US. The discussion also covers the balance of job creation and destruction due to AI, the importance of adaptability and critical thinking in education, and the potential for dystopian outcomes if AI is not properly regulated. The conversation concludes with insights into the geopolitical landscape of AI, particularly the competition between the US and China. In this conversation, Pedro Uria Recio discusses the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, focusing on the regulatory challenges in China, the geopolitical implications of AI development, and the potential for both utopian and dystopian futures. He explores the intersection of AI with religion and war, the impact of quantum computing on cryptography, and the fears and hopes surrounding AI's future. Recio emphasizes the opportunities for entrepreneurs in AI, particularly in B2B applications, and highlights the ongoing research aimed at making AI more intelligent and efficient.

Episode Notes

Pedro Uria-Recio joins us to explore the transformative power of AI—its impact on jobs, education, geopolitics, and society at large. From job automation and universal basic income to AI’s role in medicine, war, religion, and entrepreneurship, this wide-ranging conversation tackles the hopes, fears, and opportunities of our AI-driven future.

We also dive into quantum computing, the US-China AI rivalry, and the critical need for smart regulation. Don’t miss Pedro’s practical insights and his new book on staying ahead in the age of intelligent machines.

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