The Next 100 Days Podcast

#480 - Faisal Hoque - Transcend AI


Listen Later

Transcend is Faisal Hoque's latest book. It provides readers with the road maps that will soon be upon us. Faisal shares his perspective on the intersection of philosophy, humanity, business and technology. It made for an excellent conversation on this week's The Next 100 Days Podcast.

Summary of the PodcastDiscussing Faisal's background and new book

The group shifts to discussing Faisal's background as a management thinker and author. Faisal explains that his new book "Transcend" explores the intersection of humanity, philosophy, management, and technology in the age of AI. He outlines a framework called "Open and Care" to guide the opportunities and risks of AI.

Debating the societal impacts of AI

The conversation delves into a deeper philosophical discussion about the potential catastrophic scenarios if AI is not properly governed. Faisal expresses concerns about AI replacing jobs, especially for younger generations, and the risks of AI being controlled by a small number of people. Kevin and Graham also share their perspectives on the challenges of regulating emerging technologies.

Exploring solutions and the role of government

Faisal suggests that while governments may be slow to act, public pressure and the emergence of AI-related crimes will eventually force legislative action. He argues that a balanced, "middle path" approach is needed to harness the benefits of AI while mitigating the risks. The group discusses the difficulties of getting governments to effectively regulate AI.

Recap and closing thoughts

The hosts thank Faisal for the thought-provoking discussion and invite him to provide a testimonial about his experience on the podcast. Faisal expresses his appreciation for the challenging conversation and his willingness to return as a guest.

The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-HostsGraham Arrowsmith

Graham founded Finely Fettled ten years ago to help business owners and marketers market to affluent and high-net-worth customers. Graham founder of MicroYESa Partner for MeclabsAI, which combines the world's biggest source of 10,000 marketing experiments with AI. Find Graham on LinkedIn.

Kevin Appleby

Kevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Next 100 Days PodcastBy Kevin Appleby & Graham Arrowsmith

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

2 ratings


More shows like The Next 100 Days Podcast

View all
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett by DOAC

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

6,978 Listeners