Every new technology (AI) disrupts. The Internet disrupted publishing, music, retail, but it also creates opportunities. It’s (AI is) a power tool. It should be used wisely. I keep hearing they will take over the world. I understand programming. I don’t believe that will happen.
This quote is from an interview with Kanwal Rekhi in Indian Genius: The Meteoric Rise of Indians in America. This book, by Meenakshi Ahamed explores the extraordinary success of Indian Americans in fields like technology, medicine, and public policy. Featuring profiles of figures like Satya Nadella and Vinod Khosla, it highlights their rapid ascent in American society within a single generation.
Kanwal Rekhi, a pioneering Indian American entrepreneur and venture capitalist, features in the book for his pivotal role in shaping Silicon Valley and mentoring entrepreneurs, aligning with its themes of achievement and influence.