About this episode
Ben Thompson discusses the future of technology and the implications of AI with host Chris.
Ben and Chris talk with tech analyst Ben Thompson about the future. Is AI heaven, or hell, or both? Does the future belong to China or the United States? What’s the deal with Silicon Valley and does American ingenuity require a little insanity?
People in this episode
Host: Chris
Guest: Ben Thompson
Topics covered
- AI
- future of technology
- Silicon Valley
- American ingenuity
- China vs United States
Keywords
- AI
- technology
- Silicon Valley
- China
- United States
- future
- American ingenuity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Silicon Valley
Places: China, United States
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