Podcasts

In the Looking East Podcast with Roger Moyes, AIAPI President Kelly and Board Director Peter laid out a clear reality that AI in Southeast Asia is already here. However, the region’s progress is uneven, uncoordinated, and accelerating fast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJt8evFIyls Uneven Growth, Massive Upside AI innovation is booming in capital cities; driven by startups and government–university partnerships. However, outside these hubs, gaps in infrastructure and access remain. Still, the prize is huge. AI could add 10–18% to ASEAN’s GDP by 2030—if growth is inclusive. Work Is Changing The discussion touched on AIAPI’s recent publication with LinkedIn on workforce transformation, highlighting how AI is not just a future disruption, it is already reshaping jobs today. AI systems can now: Write software with minimal human assistance Automate increasingly complex workflows Reduce reliance on traditional roles in tech and services This shift is already impacting major companies. Firms like IBM and Salesforce have felt pressure as AI changes how software is built and deployed. At the same time, paradoxes are emerging in hiring. Some employers are reportedly overlooking candidates with AI skills, suggesting a disconnect between leadership understanding and technological reality. Agentic AI Is Rewriting the Rules A major theme was the rise of...

In this episode, we sit down with Zulfiya Forsythe to discuss the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on various industries and societies. Zulfiya, shares her insights on the benefits and challenges of AI, emphasizing the importance of responsible implementation and ethical considerations. We delve into specific applications of AI, such as its potential to improve healthcare, education, and economic development in remote regions. Additionally, the conversation explores the ethical implications of AI, including bias, privacy concerns, and the potential for job displacement.

In our 50th episode, we sit down with Henry Dobson. This podcast delves into the world of AI ethics. We discuss the challenges of applying numerous ethical principles to AI, the gap between theory and practice in AI ethics, and the unique considerations for AI in the Pacific Islands. We also explore the controversial topic of AGI, discussing its feasibility, potential consequences, and the implications of creating machine consciousness.

In the second episode of Season 6, we sit down with Mr. Roger Spitz, a thought leader in Techistentialism, to explore its application in the Pacific Islands. Roger shares insights on how technology, inseparable from human life, can influence the development of these regions, particularly as they face the existential threat of climate change. We discuss the role of digital technology and AI in both mitigating and exacerbating these challenges. Roger also highlights the importance of foresight over prediction in navigating future uncertainties and sheds light on the AAA Approach—Anticipatory, Antifragile, and Agile—as a strategy to build resilience and sustainable growth in the Pacific Islands.