About this episode

In this episode, Robert Curtiss and Brendan Ahern discuss the impact of AI-powered robotics on investing and everyday life, particularly in Asia.

What happens when artificial intelligence moves beyond software and into the physical world? As technology continues to evolve, many investors are asking how artificial intelligence could influence businesses, markets, and everyday life in the years ahead. In this special 100th episode of The Millionaire Next Door Podcast, Robert Curtiss welcomes Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares, to explore how AI-powered robotics are already being adopted across Asia and what those developments could mean for investors. Brendan shares firsthand observations from his firm’s research and his travels throughout Asia, discussing automation, manufacturing, demographics, healthcare, regulation, and the evolving relationship between the United States and China. Together, they examine how looking beyond headlines can help investors better understand long-term opportunities. Key takeaways: How AI-powered robotics are already being used across healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing Why demographic changes are accelerating automation in several countries around the globe How robotics manufacturing and AI technology create opportunities across different investment markets…

People in this episode

Host: Robert Curtiss

Guest: Brendan Ahern

Topics covered

• AI Robotics
• Investing
• Automation
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Demographics
• Regulation

Keywords

• artificial intelligence
• robotics
• investing
• automation
• healthcare
• manufacturing
• demographics
• regulation
• market trends

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KraneShares

Places: United States, China, Asia

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