Season 2, Episode 4 - Will Liang

In this episode of the Executive Technologist podcast, Josh Hill interviews Will Liang, a tech and finance expert. Liang recounts his career trajectory, including his leadership roles in technology at Macquarie Capital and MA Financial, and his personal project of teaching financial literacy through a Pokémon store. The discussion pivots to Liang's fascination with AI, sparked by AI's victory over a Go champion. He emphasises the importance of data architecture in AI implementation and predicts AI's transformative impact on society, akin to electricity. The episode also covers the challenges of AI, such as job displacement and the ethics of open-source AI models.

Will Liang's Career and Passion for Financial Services (00:00:05)
Will Liang's Personal Life and Financial Literacy (00:00:58)
Will Liang's Journey into AI and Technology (00:02:40)
The Strategic Game of Go (00:04:47)
Will Liang's Career Path and Early Ambitions (00:06:36)
The Transformative Power of Data and AI in Financial Services (00:07:30)
The Role of Empathetic Communication in Professional Services (00:09:56)
Challenges and Opportunities in Adopting AI (00:10:47)
The Critical Role of Data and Technology Architecture (00:13:16)
The Importance of Data Hygiene and AI's Potential Disruption (00:14:54)
The Future Impact and Disruption of AI (00:16:25)
Democratization of AI Capabilities and Economic Transformation (00:17:45)
OpenAI's Approach and the Controversy of Open Source (00:20:59) 
Regulation challenges (00:22:04)
AI Risks and Concerns (00:23:05)
Regulatory Framework (00:24:13)
Applications and Positive Outlook (00:28:43)
Challenges and Mistakes in AI Usage (00:30:01)
Technology Stability and Advice (00:33:21)
Excitement about Generative AI (00:38:16)
Research and Positive Impact (00:39:26)