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20VC: Andrew NG on The Biggest Bottlenecks in AI | How LLMs Can Be Used as a Geopolitical Weapon | Do Margins Matter in a World of AI? | Is Defensibility Dead in a World of AI? | Will AI Deliver Masa Son's Predictions of 5% GDP Growth?

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20VC: Andrew NG on The Biggest Bottlenecks in AI | How LLMs Can Be Used as a Geopolitical Weapon | Do Margins Matter in a World of AI? | Is Defensibility Dead in a World of AI? | Will AI Deliver Masa Son's Predictions of 5% GDP Growth?

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

Nov 17
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

Nov 17
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Dr. Andrew Ng is a globally recognized leader in AI. He is Founder of DeepLearning.AI, Executive Chairman of LandingAI, General Partner at AI Fund, Chairman and Co-Founder of Coursera. As a pioneer in machine learning Andrew has authored or co-authored ove...

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In this forward-looking discussion, Dr. Andrew Ng explores the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, touching on technological, economic, and geopolitical forces shaping its trajectory. From infrastructure constraints to shifts in workforce dynamics, he offers a grounded perspective on AI’s real-world impact and long-term potential.
03:19
Electricity and semiconductors are now the biggest bottlenecks in AI development.
14:25
Even if AI handles part of a job, humans are still needed for the rest.
27:10
Export controls on chips have largely backfired by accelerating China's semiconductor development
34:30
Useful agentic workflows are already here, not a decade away
36:22
Most AI-related businesses today have no margins.
40:44
More people should learn to code with AI assistance, not avoid coding due to AI.
45:33
Reimagining workflows with AI unlocks growth, not just efficiency
54:49
AI Fund creates more value by co-founding companies than chasing hot deals.
57:38
Established companies make sensible AI statements, while those at risk tend to hype.

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Andrew Ng on AI's future and global impact
00:00
What are the Biggest Bottlenecks in AI Today?
03:19
How LLMs Can Be Used as a Geopolitical Weapon
08:51
Should AI Talent Really Be Paid Billions?
15:48
Why is the Application Layer the Most Exciting Layer?
29:07
Do Margins Matter in a World of AI?
36:22
Is Defensibility Dead in a World of AI?
38:02
Will AI Deliver Masa Son's Predictions of 5% GDP Growth?
45:29
Are We in an AI Bubble?
49:39
Will Human Labour Budgets Shift to AI Spend?
57:31

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Andrew Ng: In my career working in AI, I have yet to meet a single AI person that ever felt like they had enough compute. Data centers are the critical infrastructure for building the digital economy. I think that open-weight models is a tremendous source ...