Venture capitalist Hemant Taneja on investing in the future and governance of AI (Full Stream 1/9)

The AI revolution marks a 30-year digitization cycle that now enables machines to perform complex cognitive tasks, fundamentally transforming work across sectors like healthcare and education. This rapid advancement creates a "digital cold war" between the US and China, where centralized regimes potentially gain an advantage through unrestricted data access. To maintain competitiveness, democratic nations must foster data sharing and prioritize innovation while upholding democratic values. Rather than stifling development with broad technological regulation, policymakers should focus on governing the application layer to ensure safety and societal benefit. Establishing trust through radical collaboration between the technology industry and government is essential to move beyond the "move fast and break things" era, ensuring that AI development remains intentional and aligned with long-term human potential.