IN. Capital's Zhu Scott on AI, Deep Tech

What is the key transformation suggested for companies in the Asia Pacific region with the advent of AI?

• Turn into AI-driven companies

• Focus on traditional business models

• Invest in non-technology sectors

• Become a data company

What stage are we currently in regarding the generative AI hype cycle?

• Early stage

• Decline stage

• Mature stage

• Peak stage

What is a potential future focus for AI development according to the discussion?

• Energy and data efficiency

• Larger AI models

• AI in entertainment

• Increased AI regulation

What is a major concern regarding AI and elections?

• AI voting on behalf of citizens

• AI generating misleading content

• AI predicting election outcomes

• AI replacing human candidates

Why might companies prefer to develop proprietary AI models?

• To avoid regulatory scrutiny

• To maintain a competitive advantage

• To share knowledge with competitors

• To reduce costs

What is a significant challenge for Chinese AI companies due to the US chip ban?

• Decreased demand for AI products

• Limited access to advanced chips

• Increased production costs

• Loss of skilled workforce

What is a key advantage of the Chinese market in AI development despite challenges?

• Speed and scale of implementation

• High cost of production

• Limited access to global markets

• Slow adoption of technology