Algorithms, Agency & AI: Who’s Really in Control? | DisrupTV Ep. 432

About this episode

This episode explores how AI and algorithms are reshaping human agency and technology with insights from industry experts.

In DisrupTV Episode 432, R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar explore how AI, algorithms, and global competition are reshaping human agency and technology. Guests Marcos Fontoura (Microsoft CTO, Human Agency in the Digital World) and Rebecca Fannin (Tech Titans of China) share insights on: Auditing your digital life and deploying AI to amplify human value China’s tech, EV, and AI revolution amid global geopolitical tensions India’s rapid emergence as a cost-efficient, talent-rich tech superpower From empowering humans to understanding global tech power shifts, this episode unpacks the forces defining the next decade.

People in this episode

Hosts: R “Ray” Wang, Vala Afshar

Guests: Marcos Fontoura, Rebecca Fannin

Topics covered

• AI
• algorithms
• human agency
• global competition
• technology
• digital life
• geopolitical tensions

Keywords

• AI
• algorithms
• human agency
• digital life
• China
• India
• technology
• geopolitical tensions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Microsoft, Tech Titans of China

Places: China, India

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