The RISC-V instruction set is gaining popularity in the IoT (Internet of Things) and cloud industries due to its lack of licenses and potential for customization. However, ARM currently dominates the mobile device space and it may be more difficult to transition away from their instruction set.
The rise of AI technology is enabling every company to be rewritten as an AI company, attracting more capital from VC firms and resulting in the transformation of every industry vertical.
The guest speaks about the need for systemic changes in terms of governance, policy, and the power of algorithms in order to promote safety in AI. They also discuss the importance of optimizing technology to achieve the outcomes that make people want to use the app, instead of simply manipulating them.
IBM had to undergo its largest reinvention in order to stay relevant in the tech industry and remain in existence. The company worked hard to make changes and divest $10 billion worth of businesses in the process of changing 50% of its portfolio.
Google's investments in CapEx and data centers allowed them to build a competitive advantage over time, despite facing criticism from analysts, and eventually attracted more users to their product.