

The Great Tech Game Podcast: Geopolitics, Technology, Business and Global Affairs, with Anirudh Suri
Anirudh Suri
Interested in geopolitics, technology, business, entrepreneurship and global affairs?
The Great Tech Game Podcast is the perfect podcast for you. Host Anirudh Suri, a tech venture capitalist, policy advisor, and bestselling author of The Great Tech Game, brings you smart, insightful conversations at the intersection of tech and geopolitics.
Listen to the carefully curated line up of the world's best thinkers on these themes. They will help you see the big picture, and in the process, understand how to get ahead in a world thats constantly being upended by technology and geopolitics.
The Great Tech Game Podcast is the perfect podcast for you. Host Anirudh Suri, a tech venture capitalist, policy advisor, and bestselling author of The Great Tech Game, brings you smart, insightful conversations at the intersection of tech and geopolitics.
Listen to the carefully curated line up of the world's best thinkers on these themes. They will help you see the big picture, and in the process, understand how to get ahead in a world thats constantly being upended by technology and geopolitics.
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Mentioned books

Jan 30, 2024 • 2min
Is AI like Nuclear Tech or Smartphone Technology?
Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/LfmxGA7nOR4
Exploring AI's Global Impact: A Discussion with Paul
In this episode, Anirudh Suri and guest Paul discuss the role of various countries in the global technological landscape, focusing on the proliferation and impact of different technologies. They compare the concentrated power of nuclear technology to the widespread availability of AI, exemplified by its use on the battlefield in Ukraine and by non-state groups like ISIS. The conversation emphasizes how AI levels the playing field and can be utilized by countries, companies, and individuals to achieve diverse goals.
As always, watch, share and subscribe!
Book Links:
#AnirudhSuri:
The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : [amzn.eu/d/1Su38My](http://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My)
#PaulScharre:
Four Battlegrounds - Power In The A: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence : https://amzn.eu/d/1GnHu2i
Army of None – Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War : https://amzn.eu/d/b8wFXQn
00:00 Introduction: Global Technological Influence
00:15 Nuclear vs. Proliferative Technologies
00:51 Artificial Intelligence: A Level Playing Field
01:12 AI on the Battlefield: The Ukraine Example
01:52 Widespread Access to AI: Implications and Uses
#GlobalPolitics, #Technology, #NuclearWeapons, #Smartphones, #ArtificialIntelligence, #AI, #US, #China, #Ukraine, #MachineLearning, #NeuralNetworks, #Drones, #NonStateGroups, #ISIS, #BattlefieldTech, #Civilians, #NationalPower, #Growth, #Revenue, #Innovation

Jan 29, 2024 • 4min
Weighing China's Strengths vs Weaknesses in AI
Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/LfmxGA7nOR4
China's AI Talent and the Global Computing Power Battle
This episode explores China's AI research advantage due to its large pool of AI researchers, but highlights the issue of talent emigrating to the US and Europe. The conversation shifts to the geopolitical battle over AI-specific semiconductors and chips, emphasizing the competition between the US and China. The discussion includes the challenges posed by export controls and China's efforts to develop an indigenous supply chain to mitigate the impact of these restrictions.
As always, watch, share and subscribe!
Book Links:
#AnirudhSuri:
The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : [amzn.eu/d/1Su38My](http://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My)
#PaulScharre:
Four Battlegrounds - Power In The A: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence : https://amzn.eu/d/1GnHu2i
Army of None – Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War : https://amzn.eu/d/b8wFXQn
00:00 China's AI Talent Advantage and Disadvantage
00:33 Geopolitical Battle Over AI Computing Power
01:39 The Future of AI Computing Power and Export Controls
03:12 China's Strategic Response to Computing Power Constraints
#AIEducation, #ChineseAI, #AIResearchers, #ChinaTalent, #AIResearchAbroad, #TalentDrain, #ComputingPower, #Semiconductors, #AIBattle, #GeopoliticalTensions, #ExportControls, #AdvancedAI, #ChipManufacturing, #TaiwanChips, #SouthKoreaChips, #GlobalCompetition, #ChinaStrategy, #ResearchOpportunities, #IndigenousSupplyChain, #AIChips

Jan 28, 2024 • 5min
Does China Have a Data Advantage in AI?
Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/LfmxGA7nOR4
Host Anirudh Suri and guest Paul delve into the data supremacy of the United States and China. They discuss the strategic importance of data for artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need to refine and manage data effectively. The conversation highlights the differences in global reach between US and Chinese tech firms and the metrics that matter for leveraging data in the AI-driven future.
00:00 Introduction: The Data Advantage of Nations
01:06 The Importance of Data in AI
01:48 Data Management and Refinement
02:40 Measuring Data Capabilities
03:43 Global Reach and Diversity of Data
As always, watch, share and subscribe!
Book Links:
#AnirudhSuri:
The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : [amzn.eu/d/1Su38My](http://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My)
#PaulScharre:
Four Battlegrounds - Power In The A: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence : https://amzn.eu/d/1GnHu2i
Army of None – Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War : https://amzn.eu/d/b8wFXQn
#data, #advantage, #USgovernment, #privatesector, #China, #datamanagement, #machinelearning, #AI, #globalreach, #internetusers, #USTechFirms, #ChineseGovernment, #applicationsofdata, #diversedatasets, #refiningdata, #competitiveadvantage, #bookresearch, #population, #mobileinternet, #globalusers

Jan 28, 2024 • 2min
Why Is Top AI Research Talent So Concentrated?
This episode explores the concentration and diffusion of AI research and talent. It highlights how top universities and research institutions like Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, and MIT attract the best researchers. Despite their concentration in a few top labs in academia and the private sector, the wide availability of published AI research and models online facilitates rapid knowledge diffusion. This allows a broader audience to access and build upon cutting-edge discoveries in AI.

Jan 26, 2024 • 40min
Ep.8 AI Leadership: The Four Key Battlegrounds of Artificial Intelligence with Paul Scharre
In this in-depth discussion on the Great Tech Game podcast, Paul Scharre fshares interesting insights on the state of global competition in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The conversation revolves around the four key battlegrounds of AI – data, computing hardware (or computer chips), human talent and institutions. They also touch upon the role of various countries such as the US, China, and India in this competition, as well as the need for global AI governance. Paul Scharre, the Executive Vice President and Director of Studies at CNAS. He's a distinguished author, receiving accolades for his book "Four Battlegrounds: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence." His groundbreaking work, "Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War," not only clinched the 2019 Colby Award but also made it to Bill Gates' top five books of 2018. Recognized by TIME magazine in 2023 as one of the "100 most influential people in AI," Scharre's expertise offers a deep dive into understanding modern warfare. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation!As always, watch, share and subscribe!Chapters:00:00 Intro00:48 The Potential of India in the AI Competition01:10 The Great Tech Game Podcast Introduction01:54 Discussion on the Book 'The Four Battlegrounds'05:52 The Importance of Data in AI11:42 The Significance of Computing Power in AI20:10 The Role of Other Nations in the AI Race28:52 The Importance of Capital and Ideas in AI37:44 Is Global Governance of AI possible?39:22 Paul's book and podcast guest recommendationsBook Links:#AnirudhSuri:The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : amzn.eu/d/1Su38My#PaulScharre:Four Battlegrounds - Power In The A: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence : https://amzn.eu/d/1GnHu2iArmy of None – Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War : https://amzn.eu/d/b8wFXQn#artificial intelligence #technology #competition #data #computing #hardware #talent #institutions #research #China #United States #India #global governance #capital #startupecosystem #geopolitics

Jan 21, 2024 • 4min
The Great AI Game - The Global Competition for Leadership in AI ft. George Lee
Link to the Main Episode: https://youtu.be/riXxhdBmC1M
The conversation between Anirudh and George on the early stages of 'The Great AI Game', emphasizes the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on global competition across markets and nations. They delve into the strategic investments by tech firms and countries in AI, highlighting the significant socioeconomic and geopolitical implications, particularly of generative AI. Anirudh and George explore AI's potential to profoundly affect economics, productivity, defense, culture, and the global competitive landscape. The discussion reflects on the urgency and complexity of thought leadership in navigating this transformative era.
00:00 The Dawn of the Great AI Game: Navigating New Competitive Dynamics
00:53 The Rush of Tech Firms and National Strategies in AI
01:26 Exploring the Geopolitics of AI: A Timely Discussion
01:41 Reflecting on the Evolution of AI and Its Global Impact
02:59 Generative AI: A Game-Changer for Nations and Global Markets
#AI #technology #geopolitics #business
In this comprehensive episode of the Great Tech Game podcast, Anirudh Suri and guest, George Lee, delve into the convergence of technology, geopolitics, business, and innovation through the lens of the emerging generative AI revolution. They discuss the current landscape of global AI competition, highlighting the US's early lead, China's formidable presence, and the potential contributions of other nations, including India's open data approach.
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Website: [www.anirudhsuri.com](http://www.anirudhsuri.com/)
Book and Podcast: [www.greattechgame.com](http://www.greattechgame.com/)
Book Links:
Anirudh Suri:
The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My
George Lee Article:
About George Lee: https://www.goldmansachs.com/about-us/people-and-leadership/leadership/management-committee/george-lee.html

Jan 16, 2024 • 3min
China's Strategy to Counter US Export Controls
Full Episode - https://youtu.be/iYC5nKJpGvY
This conversation is around the U.S. CHIPS Act and export controls on the semiconductor industry from both American and Chinese perspectives. It explores strategies China might use, including leveraging its dominance in rare earth elements, gallium, and germanium, and the potential consequences of such actions. The discussion highlights the interdependencies in global supply chains, the potential economic repercussions for both the U.S. and China, and the shifts in production to countries like Vietnam and Thailand.
00:00 Introduction: U.S. Export Control Strategy and the CHIPS Act
00:36 China's Potential Countermeasures: Rare Earth Elements
01:00 Challenges of Retaliation: Economic Interdependence
01:55 The Cost Dynamics: Shifting Assembly Outside China
02:38 Conclusion: Comparative Costs and Political Palatability
Book Links:
#AnirudhSuri:
The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri ://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My
#ChrisMiller:
Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology: https://amzn.eu/d/6PHcvPg
The Struggle to Save the Soviet Economy: https://amzn.eu/d/17fTXv7
Putinomics: Power and Money in Resurgent Russia: https://amzn.eu/d/f1Vfg7w
We Shall Be Masters: Russian Pivots to East Asia from Peter the Great to Putin: https://amzn.eu/d/dAnWZbP
#TechPolicy, #Semiconductors, #CHIPSAct, #Geopolitics, #EconomicStrategy, #ExportControls, #RareEarthElements, #ChinaTech, #USChinaRelations, #Gallium, #Germanium, #GlobalTrade, #TechStrategy, #ElectronicsAssembly, #Vietnam, #India, #Thailand, #TechWars, #TechRetaliation, #PoliticalStrategy

Jan 16, 2024 • 3min
Decoding Europe's #ChipWar Strategy: Germany | France | Netherlands | European Union
Full Episode - https://youtu.be/iYC5nKJpGvY
Explore Europe's multifaceted approach to the semiconductor industry and how key players like the Netherlands, Germany, and France are navigating their roles. Discover the differing strategies shaped by national interests and industry needs, and understand why ASML's position in the global supply chain raises fewer geopolitical concerns compared to TSMC.
00:00 Introduction to Europe's Role in the Chip War
00:17 Diverse Strategies of European Nations
00:32 The Netherlands' Success in the Chip Industry
00:57 Germany's Focus on Auto Industry Resilience
01:43 France's Approach to Supply Chain Resilience
02:03 Geopolitical Implications of ASML's Monopoly
Book Links:
#AnirudhSuri:
The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri ://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My
#ChrisMiller:
Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology: https://amzn.eu/d/6PHcvPg
The Struggle to Save the Soviet Economy: https://amzn.eu/d/17fTXv7
Putinomics: Power and Money in Resurgent Russia: https://amzn.eu/d/f1Vfg7w
We Shall Be Masters: Russian Pivots to East Asia from Peter the Great to Putin: https://amzn.eu/d/dAnWZbP
#Europe, #ChipWar, #ASML, #Semiconductors, #Netherlands, #Germany, #France, #EU, #AutoIndustry, #SupplyChain, #Technology, #NXP, #ChipPolicy, #TechPolicy, #Aviation, #Geopolitics, #Manufacturing, #Innovation, #ClimateChange, #TechTalk

Jan 16, 2024 • 4min
Developing a National Gameplan for #TheChipWars
Full Episode - https://youtu.be/iYC5nKJpGvY
In this in-depth discussion, we explore how nations should develop strategies to compete in the global semiconductor industry, often referred to as the 'chip war.' Drawing from insights in 'The Great Tech Game' and experiences from past decades, the conversation delves into critical elements such as identifying competitive advantages, focusing on various segments of the supply chain, and understanding the broader geopolitical dynamics. This conversation aims to shed light on how nations can formulate effective game plans to lead in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
00:00 Introduction to the Chip War
01:03 The Importance of a National Game Plan
01:38 Key Elements of a Competitive Framework
01:43 Understanding the Chip Supply Chain
02:35 Specialization and Comparative Advantage
03:13 Global Competitive Dynamics
Book Links:
#AnirudhSuri:
The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri ://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My
#ChrisMiller:
Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology: https://amzn.eu/d/6PHcvPg
The Struggle to Save the Soviet Economy: https://amzn.eu/d/17fTXv7
Putinomics: Power and Money in Resurgent Russia: https://amzn.eu/d/f1Vfg7w
We Shall Be Masters: Russian Pivots to East Asia from Peter the Great to Putin: https://amzn.eu/d/dAnWZbP
#TechTalk, #ChipWar, #Semiconductors, #Geopolitics, #Innovation, #SupplyChain, #Technology, #GlobalEconomy, #Strategy, #Podcast, #TechLeadership, #Manufacturing, #CompetitiveAdvantage, #SoftwareDesign, #ChipDesign, #NationalStrategy, #EconomicSuccess, #GlobalTrade, #TechnologicalAdvancement, #Industries

Jan 15, 2024 • 5min
What Govts Need to Get Right in the Chip War
Full Episode - https://youtu.be/iYC5nKJpGvY
In this episode discusses the challenges governments face in implementing strategies in the chip industry, focusing on the importance of creating viable business models without overstepping and dictating terms to the private sector. The conversation highlights the significance of fostering a conducive environment for companies to innovate and sustain long-term viability. The example of Taiwan's successful ecosystem, which includes training programs, favorable investment policies, and well-equipped industrial parks, is explored as a model for effective government intervention.
00:00 Introduction: The Challenge of Implementation
00:31 Government Limitations in Business Model Design
01:02 Balancing Control and Flexibility
01:17 Key Elements of Successful Implementation
01:56 Short-term vs Long-term Impact
03:11 Case Study: Taiwan's Success
04:15 Conclusion: Key Takeaways


