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09/18/2024 | News release | Archived content

Podcast: Busting Technology Myths: AI, Jobs, Politics, & Privacy, With Rob Atkinson

Rob Atkinson appeared on the TechSurge: The Deep Tech Podcast to share his insights on innovation economics, the role of China in the global innovation race, and the critical role of entrepreneurs.

Episode Notes

Will AI will take away all of our jobs? Is technology eroding privacy? Is the pace of technology advancement too fast?

We address these questions and more topics around global science and technology policy with Rob Atkinson, founder and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. Speaking with Celesta Capital founding partner Nic Brathwaite, Rob dives into the intersection of technology, innovation, and public policy, covering topics such as ethical AI, the role of China in the global innovation race, and the realities facing smaller economies in blossoming into tech hubs. Rob shares his insights on innovation economics, government policy, and the critical role of entrepreneurs in shaping the future of tech.