Tech Optimist Episode #62: Warfare Goes High Tech
Explore pivotal advancements shaping our world, including high-tech warfare, the democratization of AI, and Meta’s latest AR tech
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In our latest Three Breakthroughs segment, Alumni Ventures Founder and CEO Mike Collins and Senior Principal Naren Ramaswamy explore three pivotal technological advancements shaping our world:
- The evolving landscape of warfare, discussing the rise of cyber warfare, drones, and the growing influence of tech in defense strategies.
- The democratization of AI, as Alibaba releases 100 open-source models, making AI capabilities accessible worldwide and leveling the playing field for innovation.
- Meta’s latest AR technology — a futuristic prototype of smart glasses, poised to redefine how we interact with digital and physical spaces.
Tune in to discover how these breakthroughs could reshape industries and everyday life, reinforcing the role of technology as a transformative and empowering force.
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