Ajay Chowdhury, tech entrepreneur and award-winning crime fiction author, shares his unique perspective on AI's impact on creativity and society. From founding Shazam to crafting AI-themed thrillers, Chowdhury explores the potential dangers of artificial general intelligence and its implications for human control. Discover how this visionary uses AI tools to enhance his writing process while warning about the technology's darker possibilities.
Managing Director and Senior Partner | BCG Digital Ventures
Ajay Chowdhury leads 'deep tech' businesses globally, including Generative AI initiatives. He brings over 25 years of experience in digital transformations across various industries, expanding businesses in North America, UK, Europe, Israel, China, and India.
Award-Winning Crime Fiction Author | Harvill Secker
Ajay won the inaugural Harvill Secker-Bloody Scotland crime fiction award with his debut novel "The Waiter." His book was named the Sunday Times crime book of the month and has been optioned for television.
Tech Entrepreneur | Shazam, Seatwave, LineOne
Ajay has been the founder or CEO of several successful startups, including Shazam (sold to Apple), Seatwave (sold to Ticketmaster), and LineOne (sold to Tiscali). He was selected as one of the Sunday Times top 100 BAME business leaders in the UK and part of the Asian Power 100.
Theatre Director | Rented Space Theatre Company
As the Artistic Director of the Rented Space Theatre Company, Ajay has directed over a dozen plays in London. He serves as a Trustee of the renowned Cheek by Jowl Theatre Company and is a board member of Enacte, a San Francisco-based South Asian Theatre Company.
AI in Storytelling | How AI tools enhance the creative writing process
Tech to Novelist Journey | Entrepreneur's transition to crime fiction author
AI's Economic Bubble | Why this tech leader isn't investing yet
Healthcare AI Revolution | Potential for massive efficiency improvements
AI in Education | Rethinking teaching methods with artificial intelligence
Redefining Human Creativity | Surprising yet inevitable outcomes in art
AI vs. Human Intelligence | The quest for truly sentient machines
Ethical AI Concerns | Balancing innovation with potential risks
Future of Content Creation | AI as a tool for human creativity
00:00 - 04:05 | AI tools amplifying creative writing process
04:06 - 08:10 | AI's potential to transform various industries
08:11 - 12:15 | Concerns about AI manipulation in social media
12:16 - 16:20 | Economic challenges and AI investment bubble
16:21 - 20:25 | AI's impact on healthcare and education sectors
20:26 - 24:30 | Redefining creativity in the age of AI
24:31 - 28:35 | Human creativity vs. AI-generated content
28:36 - 32:40 | Potential risks of sentient artificial intelligence
32:41 - 36:45 | Philosophical implications of AI consciousness
36:46 - 40:36 | Ajay Chowdhury's crime thriller series overview
"When we invent the AI that's truly smarter than us, that will be the last invention human beings ever make. Because after that, the AI will do all the inventing." - Ajay Chowdhury
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