AI disrupting Research , Education and Work

From Tim Draper  

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AI for good - the Robotic Dog takes out the Communications #ai awards for 2025

 Big congratulations to Sarath Kodagoda for winning the AI Prize with his groundbreaking AI-driven robotic guide dog!

Designed to assist individuals with vision impairment, this smart companion can:

• Interpret user intentions
•  Navigate complex environments (like train stations!)
• Provide auditory and haptic feedback
•  Learn “socially acceptable” navigation – like avoiding walking between people mid-conversation!

More than just a mobility aid, it guides, describes surroundings, answers questions, and even helps users find a coffee shop and choose a seat and menu item.

Built in collaboration with Guide Dogs and the UTS Robotics Institute, this modular, evolving innovation is set to transform accessibility and independence for thousands.

An inspiring leap for inclusive AI – and proof that tech with heart changes lives.

#AI #Accessibility #Robotics #Innovation #GuideDogs #UTS #SocialImpact #TechForGood

https://www.afr.com/technology/this-walking-talking-robot-guide-dog-is-leading-the-way-politely-20250515-p5lzkn

VC Firm raises $250m so that AI can replace analysts to make Venture Capital Investment Devin’s

In 2022 Nik Storonsky , the founder of Revolut launched QuantumLight, an AI-driven investment platform that replaces traditional investors with machine intelligence and not only scaled a $45B fintech company - he’s now raised $250m and is challenging the entire venture capital model.

No coffee meetings.

No partner pitches.

No “gut feel.”

Instead, the system ingests over 10 billion data points across 700,000+ venture-backed startups. It looks for correlations, anomalies, and signals that even the sharpest GPs might miss.

So far?

It’s working. Their AI-led investments are outperforming top-tier VCs by 2x.

We already rely on #AI in trading, underwriting, even diagnosing disease.

So why are we still backing startups with human bias, pattern recognition, and anecdotal conviction?

versus 

a system that’s less emotional, more scalable, and possibly more accurate.

“Should we remove humans from the investment decisions entirely.”

Will QuantumLight  replace humans or enable humans to make investment decisions 

How important is human bias, pattern recognition, and anecdotal conviction?

Can AI truly understand the founder journey?

The vision, resilience, and timing that often live between the data points?

What happens to VC when the pitch deck matters less than the dataset?

Would love to hear your take in the comment 👇

Source Valerie Bartel - venture Capital Invedtor in Silicone Valley

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The Future of Work - the Core Skills of 2030

 

Those of you who plan to be in the workforce in 2030 - take note 

According to the latest World Economic Forum report, 39% of the skills we rely on today may be obsolete by 2030.

So, what’s taking their place?

If you're thinking just AI, coding, or data science — think again.

The top-right corner of the of the quadrant  tells a different story. 

It’s the skills and  capabilities that power clear thinking, strong leadership, and adaptability across any role or industry:

✦ Analytical thinking

✦ Resilience, flexibility & agility

✦ Leadership & social influence

✦ Creative thinking

✦ Motivation & self-awareness

✦ Curiosity & lifelong learning

✦ Talent management

✦ Empathy & active listening

If you’re leading capability building in your organisation or team, this is where your focus should be. 

These are the human skills that will define the future of work.

Thanks Natslue Goldman for the heads up 

A few ideas to land your ideal Job

A great post by Jacqui Bloom who’s just landed the ideal job …..  🥳 💫 

And here is how!!!

💥 1. Stand Out with Follow-Up:

 The role she secured had over 400 applicants. What made the difference? Jacqui  sent a follow-up email a few days after submitting my application. According to her new employer, she was THE ONLY one to do so – and it was the reason they reached out to her. 

Sometimes, a simple gesture can make a huge impact.

💥 2. Get Personal – Go Old School:

 In a world of automation, going the extra mile can make you memorable. For one role, Jacqui hand-delivered my resume with a bold twist.

 (Here’s the bold tagline for the hand-delivered CV: "I heard you're looking for a strategic unicorn who can wave their magic wand and make things happen! 🦄✨ Well, guess what? You’ve just found one.")

That delivery,  caught the recruiter's attention. It sparked an immediate phone call simply because she stood out.  The recruiter  LOVED it! Sometimes, a little creativity goes a long way.

💥 Be bold, back yourself and stand out!

#career #recruitment #jobhunting

Jacqui Bloom 

How China has grown by leading in AI , Technology and Communications

From imitator to innovator

China has adopted AI and Technology and in the last 12 years has transformed itself into a juggernaut with DeepSeek. Temu. TikTok - and many others China Tech Is Starting to Pull Ahead.

 China is no longer  a backwater - but the most technologically advanced nation in the world.

As Napoleon said 𝙇𝙚𝙩 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙖 𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙥, 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙡𝙚

Interesting post from Eric Schmidt - Former Chairman and CEO of Google 

In 2023, I visited Beijing with Henry Kissinger on his final trip. A lot has changed on the ground since then. When Selina Xu from my team visited earlier this year, the signs of advancements in Chinese tech were everywhere, from #DeepSeek to drones delivering food to electric cars whizzing past on the streets. 

More optimism was in the air too, despite the uncertainty of the trade war.

We wrote an essay, now live on The New York Times, about how America should reckon with China’s growing lead in technology, especially in AI. 

Read it here:  https://lnkd.in/e4N5BEQx

It’s not hard to imagine teens worldwide hooked on Chinese apps and AI companions, with autonomous Chinese-made agents organizing our lives, and businesses with services and products powered by Chinese models.

In a dozen years, China has gone from a ‘copycat nation’ to a juggernaut with world-class products that have at times leapfrogged those in the West. Along the way, the country also cultivated an abundance of STEM talent, robust supply chains, incredible manufacturing heft, and a domestic ecosystem so brutally competitive that the only way to survive is to never stop iterating.

This future is already arriving—unless America gets its act together - it may get left behind !!

#AI #China #tech #tariffs #

Some comments

• Whoever can iterate and innovate will lead the trend 

• Maybe their political system has some merit?

• Mobile Payments & Digital Wallets - WeChat Pay & Alipay launched in China in 2013 | Apple Pay & Google Pay 2016–2017—4 to 6 YEARS later. 

2. QR Code Payments - China & Korea’s retail industry has used QR codes for payments since 2011 | WeChat Pay and Alipay universal in 2014 | U.S. stores didn’t widely accept QR payments until 2020

3. AI-Integrated Super Apps - WeChat, QQ, and Line became super apps in Asia by 2015 | U.S. trying X (Twitter)—but failing

4. Augmented Reality (AR) Shopping & Virtual Try-Ons - Alibaba launched AR-powered shopping in 2017 | Korea’s Lotte & China’s JD com in 2018 | Amazon and Walmart are JUST NOW testing AR shopping in 2024

5. AI-Powered Facial Recognition & ID Verification - China’s national facial recognition system in 2015. Singapore and Korea in 2017 | U.S. JUST STARTED testing in 2023

6. AI-Powered Digital Bank & FinTech Revolution 2017

7. Adaptive AI & Personalized Learning Platforms 2017

8. Fully Automated AI-Run Factories 2016

9. AI-Powered AR/VR Ecosystems 2018

• Samuel Decio 

they have passed us in many mainstream technological applications like payments for train and subway access and seamless Internet. They had a greater percent of hybrid/EV cars then and it's accelerating. It was nice to travel around with no litter, crime and a society that was peaceful and motivated.  

And more..... 

• Bruce Guile

The challenge is not to “beat” China but to continue to benefit from their rise and investment — and make our own material contribution to US and global prosperity —without losing the freedoms, human rights, and unique can-do spirit that has buoyed America for the last 200+ years.  America alone, or in competition for some elusive “first place,” IS a recipie for decline.

• Francis Zhou 

if one nation, more than 30% of people are learning to improve, then they will grow.  

• James Schauer

This notion that 'inexpensive Solar Panels, EVs and great AI' is somehow 'detrimental' is a bit upside down. The fact that people are 'making great stuff' is an opportunity for everyone ... if we can work it out; unfortunately we're inclined to view 'success' as 'threat' which is not good.

• VGV VG Vignesh 

Big 📍 Pin pointed lessons & prescriptions there not only for US but for India also Sir..

Eric Schmidt🏌️🙏

"COPY CAT NATION" is aptly put, given their track record in Reverse Engineering, IP Thefts, Source Code hijacks (🤣), BBS Model (Beg, Borrow, Steal) and then beat all the competitors BRUTALLY ..

via 

Economies of Scale & Scope initiating a Global Price War (BYD crushing TESLA being the latest !!)

Business is WAR in its purest sense.. 🏹🏹

In Love, War & Business only OUTCOMES matter and the end justifies the means even if it means hijacking the "Source Code" 😎😎

The key lessons and take aways for India from the above are

1. Cultivate & Create ABUNDANCE of STEM 

    talent..

2. Produce "World Class Products" not Fancy 

    Ice Creams & Cup Cakes 😂🍹..

3. Brutal & Robust Manufacturing Heft..

4. Huge FOREX Reserves a.k.a War Chest @ 

    USD 3 Tn.. ++ to cushion any stunning 

    surprises that POTUS DJT 🏌️ will keep 

    pumping !!

5. Big Bang Approach to Rural Development & 

    Tourism..

India really needs Economic TRANSFORMATION not Economic TINKERING !!

GoI + All States + 140 Crore People must all PULL in one direction.

India needs a benevolent DICTATOR akin to Lee Kuan Yew @ Singapore or atleast a two party democracy like the USA...

Lee Kuan Yew had explained this issue very well long ago..

An IDEA whose time will come..

🙏🇮🇳💙

• Jack MA’s masterclass 

• Roger Morgan quotes Professor Andrew Fisher 

When asked about the global future of science and technology, he noted that a fair valuation on the wealth of a nation was on the patents they file. 

….At the start of the last century, it was Europe that was powerhouse, then massively overtaken by the USA, now it’s China who are moving ahead at an accelerating rate. 

Interesting to see what happens globally next.

• Eugene Tukerev

Emm, copycat nation?.. Here’s a list of Chinese inventions used worldwide:

• Papermaking

• Printing

• Compass

• Gunpowder

• Porcelain

• Paper money

• Silk production

• Tea cultivation

• Seismograph

• Matches

• Toothbrush

• Kites

• Abacus

• Alcoholic beverages

• Row crop farming

• Umbrella

• Acupuncture

• Wheelbarrow

• Suspension bridge

• Mechanical clock

Oh, and I had to use Perplexity to get that list.

• Marenco Kemp

 "scarcity brings clarity" -  whenever one has to do more with less - innovation and growth thrive !

. Thanks to US sanctions, China has taken this to another level and will continue to do so.

• Matthias Schuller 

Will U.S. tariffs and export controls accelerste China's technological ascent.China's substantial investments in R&D, particularly in AI and semiconductors, coupled with its strategic shift towards self-reliance, are fostering a robust innovation ecosystem. The nation’s focus on indigenous innovation and diversification of trade partnerships signals long-term ambition, not short-term reaction.

Eric Schmidt’s post 

So what’s the next wave to 2030?

2019 - Netflix and Reed Hastings  

People, Content And a global scalable 

Subscription model gives investors a 40X return

2025 - NVIDIA and Jensen Huang 

AI Agents, Content And a global scalable 

Subscription model 

gives investors a 100X return

2030- ?

What’s the next wave?

#futuristic #nextwave #prediction

What are the services and supporting businesses that will spin out from these waves ?

Are you riding it? 

If not , what are you planning to do to get on it??