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▶ 12:21 · AI Geopolitics & Export Controls · US leads in frontier AI models by months; China leads in vision/biometric AI with data advantage
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In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

Microsoft President Brad Smith | In Good Company | Norges Bank Investment Management

2023-08-09 · 3 company · 5 thematic
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nicolai tangen

Nicolai Tangen is the CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund, one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds. He hosts the podcast 'In Good Company' where he interviews leaders across various fields.

brad smith

Brad Smith is the President and Vice Chair of Microsoft, responsible for the company's legal, corporate affairs, and public policy work. He has been with Microsoft since 2002 and plays a key role in shaping the company's approach to AI ethics, regulation, and geopolitics.

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