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The Next Industrial Revolution is Already Here. Digital Disruption is where industry leaders and experts share insights on leveraging technology to build the organizations of the future. As intelligent technologies reshape our lives and our livelihoods, we speak with the thinkers, the doers and innovators who will help us predict and harness this disruption. We explore how to adapt to and harness digital transformation.
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- 6 days ago1h 20m
There Is No AI Race. Inside the Trillion-Dollar Lie
Why have the United States and China pulled so far ahead in the global technology race? Mehran Gul, author of The New Geography of Innovation, argues that the answer goes far beyond individual companies or breakthrough technologies.In this episode, we sit down with Mehran to discuss how successful innovation ecosystems are actually built, why Silicon Valley remains so difficult to replicate, and how China rapidly emerged as a global technology superpower. We also talk about why Europe and India have struggled to produce technology giants at the same scale, and how talent, capital, universities, government, and entrepreneurship shape long-term competitiveness.Mehran also breaks down the extraordinary concentration of money flowing into AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia, whether today’s AI valuations are sustainable, and why a major market correction could still happen without ending America’s technological dominance. From AI investment and venture capital to Silicon Valley, China, Europe, India, and the future of global innovation, this episode looks beyond the AI hype to ask a much bigger question: who will actually shape the next era of technology? Subscribe and follow for more conversations with the world’s leading thinkers on AI, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.In this episode:00:00 The AI bubble and America’s technology lead01:47 The new geography of innovation05:30 How China became a technology superpower09:13 Can other countries replicate China’s success?13:17 What does “innovation” actually mean?16:21 Are tech valuations measuring real innovation?21:03 Does geography determine who wins in technology?25:01 Will the U.S. and China dominate the next decade?29:31 Why Europe’s push for tech sovereignty is struggling33:05 Can government policy actually create innovation?37:24 PayPal vs. Skype: How innovation creates more innovation39:47 Is America’s technology dominance a zero-sum game?43:52 Who is the world’s third-largest technology power?45:07 Why “indispensability” may matter more than tech sovereignty47:00 What This global tech race means for business leaders48:32 Why AI investment is becoming more concentrated51:29 Are we betting too much on a few tech leaders?53:35 What Japan’s collapse can teach us about U.S. tech56:13 Could the AI bubble actually burst?59:22 Could China overtake the U.S. in Technology?1:03:29 When government helps and hurts innovation1:05:51 Predictions for the next era of global technology1:07:50 Do We need to redefine innovation?1:10:02 Where business leaders should look for innovation1:14:02 Why venture capital isn’t actually global1:18:00 Final thoughts 1:19:41 About Info-Tech Research GroupConnect with Mehran:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehrangul?originalSubdomain=chX: https://x.com/mehrangul_Our links:Visit our website: https://www.infotech.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcastFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfoTechRG
- 1 weeks ago1h 15m
The AI Bubble Isn't the Dot-Com Bubble. It's Worse
Are we in an AI bubble? Veteran Silicon Valley investor Bill Reichert says yes, but that doesn’t mean the AI revolution is slowing down. In this episode we sit down with Bill Reichert, General Partner at Pegasus Ventures, to discuss the unprecedented investment pouring into AI, why many AI startups will fail, and where the next wave of innovation could emerge. This conversation highlights everything from data centers and quantum computing to China’s growing technology ecosystem and what businesses need to do to innovate and compete. Bill also shares his “Yellow Jacket Paradox,” raising a bigger question about the future of AI: If biological intelligence can accomplish so much with so little energy, could a fundamentally new AI architecture eventually disrupt today’s LLMs, data centers, and AI leaders? Subscribe and follow for more conversations with the world’s leading thinkers on AI, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.In this episode:00:00 The AI bubble is here01:02 Why this tech cycle is different03:30 Is AI growth sustainable?04:18 Why most AI startups will fail06:11 What separates AI winners from the hype09:08 The “unfair advantage” in AI10:59 Where is the next big AI opportunity?13:16 Investing beyond generative AI18:13 Why AI is becoming a commodity19:05 The data center and energy opportunity20:17 How AI is transforming every industry22:23 Is AI changing venture capital?26:13 Does more investment create better technology?29:01 China, the US, and the global innovation race34:28 The race for quantum computing36:51 Is China really just copying the west?40:06 Why big companies struggle to innovate45:54 Startups as corporate innovation labs47:29 How to spot an overhyped tech vendor49:13 Why companies need to test before they invest51:04 Why innovation pilots fail52:49 Escaping “pilot hell”54:54 Will the pace of innovation ever slow down?57:30 How AI changes the future of work59:48 Does AI mean we’ll have to work harder?01:03:06 The leadership mistake that causes burnout01:06:08 Control vs. unlimited growth01:07:12 The “Yellow Jacket Paradox”01:09:29 Why today’s AI architecture may be wrong01:11:13 Will today’s data centers become obsolete?01:13:38 The price of innovation01:14:08 Closing thoughtsConnect with Bill:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billreichert/Our links:Visit our website: https://www.infotech.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcastFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfoTechRG
- 2 weeks ago1h 1m
AI Has Made Everything Worse | Hany Farid on the Internet's Truth Problem
Hany Farid, one of the world’s leading experts on deepfakes and digital forensics, joins us to explain why AI-generated content is pushing us toward a world where we can no longer trust what we see, hear, or even who we’re talking to online. From AI-generated misinformation and social media manipulation to voice cloning, deepfake video calls, and North Korean IT workers infiltrating major companies, Hany breaks down how rapidly the threat landscape is evolving. He explains why humans are not good at detecting deepfakes, how digital forensics experts actually identify manipulated media, and why organizations need to rethink cybersecurity, remote hiring, and digital identity. This episode also dives into Big Tech’s role in the crisis, whether regulation and liability can make technology safer, the growing influence of large language models on how we access information, and what it will take to rebuild trust online. Despite the risks, Hany remains optimistic about AI’s potential. The challenge, he argues, is learning from the mistakes of the social media era and finding a way to harness AI’s power without sacrificing safety, security, and trust. Subscribe and like this video for more conversations with the world's leading thinkers on AI, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.In this video:00:00 North Korean IT workers are already inside companies00:41 Welcome to a “trust no one” digital world01:49 How much of the internet is already fake?04:59 Are we heading toward the dead internet?07:06 What happens when we can’t agree on facts?08:20 The existential threat of a post-truth world09:49 Could AI control the information we see?11:33 Who is manipulating us online?13:20 How AI is supercharging scams and fraud15:41 Why you can’t reliably detect a Deepfake17:28 Should Big Tech be held liable?19:37 Hany’s Advice: Get social media off your phone21:26 Can liability force Big Tech to change?24:25 Should kids be banned from social media?25:37 The real problem with social media’s business model28:08 Will Big Tech control the future of AI?31:20 “China will beat us” and the case against AI regulation33:31 How experts actually detect deepfakes36:16 How real-time face swap deepfakes work39:39 The Deepfake threat facing businesses40:25 AI fraud is already costing companies millions41:47 How fake workers get hired42:49 Why voice biometrics are no longer secure#ai #futureofwork #technologypodcast #cybersecurity #deepfakes #digitaltrust #bigtech #aivoice #digitaltransformation #futureofjobs #futureofai #tedtalkConnect with Hany:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hany-farid-40a97935/Our links:Visit our website: https://www.infotech.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcastFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfoTechRG
- 3 weeks ago1h 12m
Google Insider Reveals How Greed Killed Big Tech
Claire Stapleton spent 12 years at Google, going from one of the company's biggest believers to one of its most prominent employee organizers. In this episode, former Google communications leader, Google Walkout organizer, and Don’t Be Evil author Claire Stapleton reveals what happened inside Google as its celebrated culture of openness, employee empowerment, and idealism began to change. She takes us inside Google’s transformation from a company that believed people were at the heart of its success to a Big Tech giant grappling with bureaucracy, employee distrust, workplace activism, and questions about its values. She explains what led thousands of Google employees to walk out in protest, what happened after employees challenged leadership, and why speaking up inside powerful organizations can come with serious consequences. We also talk about AI and the future of work, tech layoffs, corporate culture, employee activism, leadership, workplace ethics, the changing relationship between employers and employees, and why the sweeping promises coming from today’s AI companies remind Stapleton of Google’s early years. As companies once again compete for elite technology talent while promising to change the world, could Silicon Valley be repeating the same cycle? Subscribe and like this video for more conversations with the world's leading thinkers on AI, technology, innovation, leadership, and digital transformation.In this video:00:00 Intro00:10 How Google’s culture changed01:33 Claire Stapleton’s 12 years at Google06:14 Inside Google’s early “change the world” culture10:50 Shift in language 11:28 What happened to Google?18:42 The events that led to the Google Walkout25:31 Organizing the historic Google Walkout28:59 How Google responded to employee activism35:16 Would Claire organize the Walkout again?39:19 The danger of tying your identity to your employer44:29 What should you do when your employer violates your values?50:35 Did Silicon Valley lose its people-first culture?51:38 Are today’s AI companies repeating Google’s mistakes?55:03 Why being people-first is good for business56:05 What Google’s leadership got wrong01:00:09 Why women led the resistance inside Google01:01:48 The role of men and allies in workplace activism01:05:58 Why women take on more unpaid work01:08:19 How leaders can build a better workplace culture01:11:23 Closing thoughts#futurofwork #google #workplaceculture #leadership #bigtech #aiandjobs #siliconvalley #techleadership #techlayoffs #techpodcast Connect with Claire:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-stapleton-868a935X: https://x.com/clairewavesFacebook: https://www.instagram.com/clairewaves/Our links:Visit our website: https://www.infotech.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcastFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfoTechRG
- Aug 17, 20261h 5m
The AI Gold Rush Is Out of Gold | Here's Where VCs Are Still Investing
Data center economics are coming under increasing scrutiny. Learn why power constraints could signal a major market correction and why the future of artificial intelligence may depend less on software and more on power grids, data centers, semiconductor chips, and the physical infrastructure powering AI. In this episode, TDK Ventures Investment Director Ankur Saxena joins Geoff Nielson to talk about the economics driving today's AI race. From Nvidia GPUs and hyperscaler spending to semiconductor shortages, AI infrastructure, robotics, edge AI, and quantum computing, Ankur explains why the biggest challenges facing AI aren't just technical, they're economic, physical, and increasingly difficult to ignore. This conversation examines whether today's AI investment boom is sustainable, what could trigger the next wave of market corrections, and where the greatest opportunities lie for investors, startups, and technology leaders. If you're wondering where AI is really headed and what it means for business leaders, investors, CIOs, and the future of technology, this episode is for you.In this episode:00:00 Intro00:20 AI's biggest problem isn't software, it's infrastructure01:37 Ankur Saxena on the future of AI & why he's optimistic03:20 Is the AI investment boom becoming a bubble?07:40 AI prototyping for enterprise leaders08:50 The AI Gold Rush: Are investors chasing hype?10:17 Why AI infrastructure economics matter more than ever12:09 The hidden bottleneck: Power, data centers & AI growth15:45 AI data centers explained19:53 Supply, demand & what happens when AI gets expensive21:03 Why AI demand isn't slowing down anytime soon26:33 Should every enterprise care about AI infrastructure?27:15 Why most companies aren't ready for AI compute32:08 The next billion-dollar opportunity: AI infrastructure orchestration34:22 Where smart investors are looking beyond AI applications37:35 Edge AI explained: Why AI is moving onto devices40:43 Why AI chips need hardware & software co-design44:18 The race to build the operating system for Edge AI48:33 Self-driving cars, robots & the future of physical AI52:08 Quantum computing: Beyond the hype55:25 Quantum computing investment opportunities & "picks and shovels"58:44 Practical AI advice for CIOs, business leaders & enterprises1:02:02 Will AI replace humans? The future of human-AI collaboration1:04:42 Final thoughts Connect with Ankur:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saxenaankur/Our links:Visit our website: https://www.infotech.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcastFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfoTechRG
- Aug 10, 20261h 43m
Robin Hanson: AI is probably the End of Humanity (and why that's OK)
Robin Hanson believes the future of AI is far stranger than most people imagine.In this episode, economist, futurist, and The Age of Em author Robin Hanson explains one of the biggest questions humanity has faced: What happens after humans?Instead of viewing AI as humanity's greatest threat, Hanson argues we should think of AI as our descendants. The conversation looks at why AI replacing humans may be part of civilization's natural evolution, why capitalism and competition aren't disappearing, and how cultural evolution, not technology, may be humanity's biggest existential challenge.We also examine the Great Filter, the future of work, AI regulation, software engineering, technological progress, fertility decline, civilization collapse, AI governance, and why Robin believes our greatest risk isn't AI taking over, but humanity losing its ability to evolve culturally. If you're interested in the future of AI, artificial intelligence, AGI, economics, civilization, technology, and what comes after humanity, this conversation will challenge many of your assumptions. Subscribe and like this video for more conversations with the world's leading thinkers on AI, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.In this episode:00:00 Intro01:00 AI will eventually replace humanity01:36 Robin Hanson’s background02:20 The future of civilization03:22 The Age of Em explained06:03 Why brain emulation changes everything07:24 Capitalism isn't going away11:18 Is humanity actually progressing?13:10 The Great Filter explained18:17 Why AI isn't the Great Filter22:02 AI, technological acceleration & the next 20 years24:24 Will AI leave people behind?29:04 How to survive technological disruption33:08 Why AI is humanity's descendants40:23 Cultural evolution is breaking47:12 Why civilization is becoming maladaptive55:06 Is modern society quietly declining?01:00:45 Can AI solve civilization's biggest problem?01:07:01 AI risk vs AI progress01:12:00 Should AI be regulated?01:17:03 The US, China & the AI race01:22:26 AI's economic impact01:25:19 Advice for business leaders01:30:45 AI's biggest opportunity for humanity01:38:48 What gives Robin Hanson hope01:42:24 Final thoughtsConnect with Robin:X: https://x.com/robinhansonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/robin.hanson.754/Our links:Visit our website: https://www.infotech.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcastFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfoTechRG
- Aug 3, 20261h 12m
AI CEOs Are Lying About the Future of Work. Here's What's Really Coming
Is AI actually making work better? Discover why many employees are feeling more constrained by machines instead of being empowered by them. In this episode, Financial Times journalist and author Sarah O'Connor joins Geoff Nielson to talk about the reality of AI in the workplace, challenging the common belief that automation will free us from repetitive work. Drawing from her new book, “We Are Not Machines,” and months of reporting inside Amazon warehouses, Swedish mines, hospitals, translation agencies, and software teams, Sarah explains how AI isn't just eliminating jobs, it is reshaping them in ways that can either empower people or reduce them to "human robots." The conversation breaks down why the promise of AI creating more time for creative, meaningful work hasn't become reality for many employees. Instead, many workers feel like they're being managed by software, algorithms, and increasingly automated systems. If you're wondering how AI will transform your career, your organization, or the future of work, this episode is for you.In this episode:00:00 Intro01:17 The surprising truth about AI and work02:31 Why AI predictions are missing the real story06:10 What Sarah discovered on the front lines of automation07:54 Inside Amazon's robot-powered warehouses13:25 How AI transformed professional translators18:07 About Info-Tech Research Group19:06 Is AI making work less human?19:56 Why software developers are thriving with AI23:46 The Swedish mine where automation actually works31:10 Who should decide how AI changes work?34:23 AI surveillance, trust, and workplace governance37:56 Why companies shouldn't blindly adopt AI39:06 Healthcare, nursing, and the cost of over-optimization46:30 Can healthcare become human again?49:56 Productivity, burnout, and becoming like machines53:18 Have we lost faith in ourselves?59:26 AI hype, fear of missing out, and smarter adoption01:03:45 What gives Sarah hope about the future of work?01:08:07 Advice for business and technology leaders01:11:00 Final thoughts01:11:47 ClosingConnect with Sarah:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-o-connor-86067a31/X: https://x.com/sarahoconnor_Our links:Visit our website: https://www.infotech.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcastFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfoTechRG
- Jul 27, 20261h 17m
The Government AI Playbook That's Saving $2M a Week
Government AI projects are often criticized for moving slowly, but Alberta is proving otherwise.In this episode, we sit down with Janak Alford, Deputy Minister of Technology and Innovation for the Government of Alberta, to understand how Alberta is using AI to save $2 million every week while accelerating digital service delivery, improving compliance, and raising software quality standards.Janak shares why governments and enterprises should stop waiting for the "perfect" AI solution and start building internal AI capabilities. From AI factories and builder culture to open-source tools, sovereign AI, cybersecurity, and AI-powered software development, this conversation offers a practical blueprint for organizations looking to modernize with AI and deliver measurable results.If you're tired of AI hype and want to see what real implementation looks like, don't miss this one.Follow and like this video for weekly conversations on AI, technology, digital transformation, and the future of work and technology.In this episode:00:00 Intro01:08 Alberta's mission to transform government with AI04:28 Why every government faces the same AI challenge07:53 About Info-Tech08:33 The vision for AI-driven government10:33 AI Academy: Training 30,000 public servants12:12 Building thousands of AI applications15:25 The future of AI agents in government services17:03 Beyond AI tools: Building an AI strategy18:07 AI factories, compliance & software development23:53 Overcoming bureaucracy with builder culture30:35 Saving $2 million every week with AI32:19 The velocity papers explained37:02 AI factory, AI garage & government modernization42:25 Open-Source AI tools changing government48:18 Where organizations should start with AI54:34 The biggest AI myths leaders believe55:16 Why Copilot isn't your AI strategy57:44 Why subject matter experts drive AI success01:02:19 Making AI safe without slowing innovation01:08:28 Sovereign AI and Canada's AI future01:15:08 Building Canada's AI ecosystem01:16:20 Final thoughtsConnect with Janak:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janak-alford/X: https://x.com/JanakAlfordOur links:Visit our website: https://www.infotech.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcastFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfoTechRG
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