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Beginning with a historical perspective, the speaker highlights how civilizations have evolved through successive technological epochs. From the animal and human muscle power era that elevated India and China till around 1750, to the Industrial Revolution that shifted global dominance toward Europe, and now to the Digital Revolution which encompasses AI, the narrative is one of continuous transformation.
"We are entering the AI age," he notes, emphasizing that machines with human-like intelligence could soon mimic many aspects of human activity. While this heralds unprecedented progress, it also raises profound questions about human roles, employment, and societal values.