Global AI Watch: Power, Publishing, Profits & Portfolios

Episode Summary

This episode explores four powerful stories from the AI world. We start with China’s strategic move to curb excess competition in its booming AI sector. Then, we shift to academia, where AI is battling predatory journals threatening scientific integrity. Next, we spotlight Alibaba’s surge as it doubles down on AI, driving stock gains and investor confidence. Finally, we dive into Wall Street, asking whether AI can ever replace Warren Buffett, as AI-powered funds begin reshaping investment strategies. Together, these stories reveal how AI is transforming economies, science, and finance—while raising questions about human judgment, accountability, and long-term growth.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why China is reining in “follow-the-crowd” AI investments to ensure sustainable growth.
• How AI tools are exposing fraudulent academic journals and protecting global research.
• What’s driving Alibaba’s AI-fueled stock rally and how it fits into China’s tech rivalry.
• Why AI funds may outperform benchmarks yet still lack Warren Buffett’s human “taste.”
• The critical balance between AI efficiency and the irreplaceable role of human oversight.

Key Quotes from the Episode

• “We will resolutely avoid disorderly competition or a follow-the-crowd approach.” – Zhang Kailin, NDRC
• “AI flagged more than 1,400 journals as potentially fraudulent—over 1,000 confirmed by experts.”
• “Artificial general intelligence is Alibaba’s main focus.” – Eddie Wu, CEO of Alibaba
• “That’s still the delta that has not yet been figured out—taste.” – Doug Clinton, Intelligent Alpha
• “For pretty much everyone else, they’re looking at the person across the table… accountability still matters.” – Bob Elliott, Unlimited Funds

 

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