Best AI Asia Pacific Institute Podcasts (2024)

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#51 : Harnessing AI: Opportunities and Challenges 40:44

6d ago40:44

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In this episode, we sit down with Zulfiya Forsythe to discuss the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on various industries and societies. Zulfiya, shares her insights on the benefits and challenges of AI, emphasizing the importance of responsible implementation and ethical considerations. We delve into specific applications of…

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A Conversation with Hon. Linda Burney MP, former Minister for Indigenous Australians 50:27

4d ago50:27

50:27

The Hon. Linda Burney, former Minister for Indigenous Australians and member of Australian Parliament, speaks with Asia Society Policy Institute Managing Director Rorry Daniels about her experience as the first Aboriginal Australian elected to the House of Representatives, the Voice to Parliament Referendum, and her efforts to improve livelihoods o…

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Bank funding of private credit grows in rapid step with sector capital-raising 17:35

7d ago17:35

17:35

Moody’s Ratings Banking team AMD Fadi Massih discusses key highlights from our survey of banks actively engaged with private credit. Speaker: Fadi Massih, Associate Managing Director-Banking at Moody's Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP-Senior Research Writer; Michael Porta, VP-Senior Research Writer Related research: Private Credit – Global: Bank fun…

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Digital Governance in the Age of AI (Part 2): Eleonore Fournier-Tombs of UN University Centre for Policy Research 51:58

19d ago51:58

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Dr. Eleonore Fournier-Tombs, head of Anticipatory Action and Innovation at the UNU-CPR, speaks with Asia Society Policy Institute Managing Director Rorry Daniels about the importance of digital governance and the UN's new Global Digital Compact. United Nations. The conversation covers how AI can accelerate economic development and climate action wh…

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Digital Governance in the Age of AI (Part 1): Tshilidzi Marwala of UN University 45:18

19d ago45:18

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Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala, rector of the United Nations University and under-secretary-general of UN, speaks with Asia Society Policy Institute Managing Director Rorry Daniels about the importance of digital governance and the UN's new Global Digital Compact. The conversation covers how AI can be better understood, trusted, and used for the greater g…

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Using blockchain to help anyone move money anywhere, fast and cheaply 29:03

21d ago29:03

29:03

Stellar Development Foundation Executive Director and CEO Denelle Dixon explains what the open source blockchain network is doing to make financial services more accessible globally. Speakers: Denelle Dixon, Executive Director and CEO of the Stellar Development Foundation; Farooq Khan, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Se…

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Banks and insurers in Europe and Asia-Pacific face rising commercial real estate risks 16:29

1M ago16:29

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We discuss European banks’ ability to withstand a severe commercial real estate downturn, and how current property market weakness in APAC and China affects banks and insurers. Speakers: Kathleen Gamper, AVP-Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; Joseph Lin, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; Qian Zhu, VP-Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Ratings Hosts: Danielle …

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Regulation of novel technology: Trusted Autonomous Systems: Simon Ng and Clare East 47:56

2M ago47:56

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In this episode we continue our futures mini-series, and speak with Dr Simon Ng and Ms Clare East about the challenges of adopting novel technology and influencing its regulation. In particular, as the Chief Scientist and Manager of Law, Regulation and Assurance at the Trusted Autonomous Defence Cooperative Research Centre, we hope to tease out the…

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#50 : Navigating the Ethical Frontier: AI, Ethics, and the Pacific with Henry Dobson 55:11

2M ago55:11

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In our 50th episode, we sit down with Henry Dobson. This podcast delves into the world of AI ethics. We discuss the challenges of applying numerous ethical principles to AI, the gap between theory and practice in AI ethics, and the unique considerations for AI in the Pacific Islands. We also explore the controversial topic of AGI, discussing its fe…

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Alternative data and AI power real-time earnings and macroeconomic estimates 21:27

2M ago21:27

21:27

We talk to QuantCube Technology co-founder and CEO Thanh-Long Huynh about how machine learning and alternative data combined can identify financial trends far ahead of official data. Speakers: Thanh-Long Huynh, co-founder and CEO of QuantCube Technology; Vincent Gusdorf, AMD, Digital Finance and AI Analytics, Moody’s Ratings Hosts: Danielle Reed, V…

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“The War for Chinese Talent in America”: A Conversation with Dr. David Zweig 1:01:41

2M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Author Dr. David Zweig discusses his latest book, “The War for Chinese Talent in America,” which documents China's aggressive attempts to gain access to U.S. technology and America's countermeasures in response. Asia Society Policy Institute Managing Director Rorry Daniels moderates the discussion on China’s need for science and technology inputs, …

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Global reinsurance outlook turns positive on favorable risk/return dynamics 10:24

2M ago10:24

10:24

Strong prices, tight policy terms and higher investment yields drive a positive outlook for the global reinsurance sector. Speaker: Brandan Holmes, VP – Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Ratings Hosts: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings Related Research: Reinsurance – Global: Outlook shifts to positive as improvement in risk/r…

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#49 : Navigating the Future: Roger Spitz on Techistentialism and Climate Resilience in the Pacific Islands 40:21

2M ago40:21

40:21

In the second episode of Season 6, we sit down with Mr. Roger Spitz, a thought leader in Techistentialism, to explore its application in the Pacific Islands. Roger shares insights on how technology, inseparable from human life, can influence the development of these regions, particularly as they face the existential threat of climate change. We dis…

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Muni loans and bonds at the cutting edge of financial technology 20:04

2M ago20:04

20:04

We talk to Alphaledger co-founder and CEO Manish Dutta about his firm’s quest to rebuild the fixed income market’s financial infrastructure, using blockchain. Speakers: Manish Dutta, co-founder and CEO, Alphaledger; Gregory Sobel, AVP-Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Hosts: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings Related Research: Local…

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#48 : Bridging Tradition and Innovation: Dr. Karaitiana Tairu on AI’s Role in the Pacific Islands 32:23

2M ago32:23

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Our first guest of this season, Dr. Karaitiana Tairu, joins us for an insightful discussion on the intersection of AI and the Pacific Islands. Dr. Tairu discusses the intricate balance between preserving cultural heritage and embracing innovation, highlighting the role of AI in creating sustainable solutions tailored to the unique needs of the Paci…

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Moody’s insurance conferences throw spotlight on interest rates, inflation 14:30

2M ago14:30

14:30

Cyber and climate risk are also high on the agenda at Moody’s summer 2024 insurance conferences in New York and London. Speakers: Audio excerpts from Sarah Williams, Chief Risk Officer, Guardian Life; Brandan Holmes, VP Senior Credit Officer FIG, Moody’s Ratings; Heather Lavallee, CEO, Voya; Joe Brandon, CEO, Allegheny; Sarah Hibler, Associate Mana…

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Season 6: The State of Artificial Intelligence in the Pacific Islands 0:54

3M ago0:54

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In our latest season, we dive into the transformative potential of AI in the Pacific Islands. Join us as we discuss insights from our annual report, "The State of Artificial Intelligence in the Pacific Islands," and hear from leading experts in the region. We explore how AI, including Generative AI, can address critical challenges like geographic i…

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Bhutan’s Multifaceted Approach to Sustainable Development 21:31

3M ago21:31

21:31

This episode of US-Asia Institute's podcast, Asia Unscripted, features Mr. Michael Kugelman, the director of the Wilson Center's South Asia Institute. He is also a columnist for the Foreign Policy Magazine. His primary research projects include geopolitics in South Asia, U.S.-India technology cooperation, and the role of the U.S.-led war in Afghani…

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Dubai’s new regulator for virtual assets aims for order in digital finance 24:24

3M ago24:24

24:24

Matthew White, CEO of Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), explains how the regulator is trying to make it safer for financial institutions to expand into digital finance in the region. Speakers: Matthew White, CEO of VARA; Rajeev Barma, SVP and Head of Strategy, Digital Economy, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Resea…

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US banks and life insurers face commercial real estate risks 26:27

4M ago26:27

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Our analysts discuss which segments and loan types pose the largest risks to US banks and life insurers, and zero in on concentration risks in asset portfolios. Speakers: Evelyn Ocas Salazar, AVP-Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; Darrell Wheeler, VP-Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Ratings; Stephen Lynch, VP-Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Ratings, Hosts: Dan…

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Blockchain, unchained: Institutional adoption is a leading indicator of blockchain expansion 29:12

5M ago29:12

29:12

Yuval Rooz, CEO of Digital Asset, shares his thoughts on the present and future use cases of blockchain technology at global financial institutions. Speakers: Cristiano Ventricelli, VP – Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; Yuval Rooz, CEO, Digital Asset Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings…

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The Russia-DPRK Summit: Outcomes and Implications 59:15

5M ago59:15

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June 21, 2024 — In this episode of Asia Inside Out, U.S. former officials and experts unpack the recently concluded summit meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) Managing Director Rorry Daniels is joined by ASPI Vice President for Security and Diplomacy Daniel Russe…

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Insurers’ allocations to private credit will grow in all regions 10:32

5M ago10:32

10:32

We discuss how differences in regional regulatory regimes and market structures affect life insurers’ allocations to private credit investments, and lay out those investments’ benefits and risks. Speakers: Benjamin Serra, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Ratings; Will Keen-Tomlinson, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior…

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Japan’s regional banks face rate rises; India’s non-bank finance companies see loan growth 10:53

5M ago10:53

10:53

Moody’s Ratings analysts explain why Japan’s regional banks are vulnerable to yield-curve steepening and predict strong loan growth, and higher funding costs, for India’s non-bank finance companies. Speakers: Kensuke Ogawa, Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; C.J. Wong, AVP- Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s R…

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The Woomera Manual on the International Law of Military Space Operations - Dale Stephens 43:32

5M ago43:32

43:32

In this episode we hear from Professor Dale Stephens on the long-awaited release of The Woomera Manual on the International Law of Military Space Operations, how it came about, what it is intended to do, and where international law might be headed in relation to military space operations - as well as the challenges in drafting an international law …

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Credit-risk transfer transactions’ prominence grows as regulations evolve 18:16

5M ago18:16

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As the regulatory environment continues to evolve, US and European banks have sought regulatory capital relief by offloading the credit risk of loans they make via special types of transactions. Guests: Warren Kornfeld, Senior Vice President at Moody's Ratings; Nick Monzillo, VP-Senior Analyst at Moody's Ratings; Frank Cerveny, VP-Senior Research A…

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Deepfakes pose real credit risk to corporations, financial institutions and governments 11:48

6M ago11:48

11:48

We talk to Joe Lyons of Bitsight about the growing risk from deepfakes in the age of GenAI. Speakers: Joe Lyons, VP, Cyber Risk & Ratings Research, Bitsight; Abhi Srivastava, AVP-Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings Related Research: Digital Economy – Cross Region: GenAI-powered deepfakes introd…

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Shift to T+1 settlement has near-term risks, long-term benefits for US securities sector 11:03

6M ago11:03

11:03

Shortening the settlement cycle is a complex undertaking for a clearing house and its members, but once the transition is complete, it will reduce counterparty risk. Speakers: Peter Nerby, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings Related Research: Exchanges & Clearing Houses – North Am…

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As individual investors drive growth in private markets, risks also rise 7:05

6M ago7:05

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Alternative asset managers seek removal of barriers to private markets for individual investors. Regulators are supportive but also wary of potential dangers. Speakers: Alexandra Aspioti, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings Related Research: As individual investors drive growth in pri…

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US homeowners insurers raise prices as inflation and weather-related losses take a toll 8:22

6M ago8:22

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Companies have responded to weather-related losses and higher reconstruction costs with sharp increases in premiums and tighter policy terms, and some have exited high-risk regions. Speakers: Evelyn Ocas Salazar, AVP Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings Related Research: Property & Casualty Insu…

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Bounded Autonomy, Meaningful Human Control and Military AI - Jan Maarten Schraagen 54:51

6M ago54:51

54:51

In this episode we dive into issues of human-machine teaming, with human factors engineer Jan Maarten Schraagen. Having edited the recently released book, Responsible Use of AI in Military Systems, Jan Maarten is an expert on how brittle technologies influence joint cognitive system performance. In this episode, in addition to exploring the book, w…

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A Conversation with Asia Society President Dr. Kyung-wha Kang on Leadership and Global Governance 54:17

6M ago54:17

54:17

Managing Director Rorry Daniels interviews Asia Society President and CEO, Dr. Kyung-wha Kang, on what has shaped her career, including her mentors and key successes. The conversation also covers how Dr. Kang's experience in national government and international institutions influences her perspective on global governance and the important role of …

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Asia Unscripted: Cambodia's Approach to Climate Change: A Deep Dive Into their Environmental Policies 33:56

6M ago33:56

33:56

This episode of US-Asia Institute's podcast, Asia Unscripted, features Dr. Courtney Work, who is an Associate Professor at National Chengchi Univeristy. Before joining National Chengchi University, Dr. Work completed her PhD at Cornell University, in Ithaca, NY in 2014, after which she spent five years on a research post-doc with the Institute for …

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Tokenization is bridging traditional and digital finance 27:28

7M ago27:28

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Anthony Moro, CEO of Provenance Blockchain Foundation, joins us to talk about the technology and infrastructure developments shaping the future of financial asset tokenization. Speakers: Rajeev Bamra, SVP and Head of Strategy, Moody’s Ratings; Anthony Moro, CEO, Provenance Blockchain Foundation Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Mood…

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Green finance takes on greenwashing 19:34

7M ago19:34

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Moody’s analysts explore green finance, discussing greenwashing risk, the EU green loan market, and how clear standards and rules – and blockchain technology – could play a positive role. Speakers: Michael Dion, VP – Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; Alberto Postigo, VP – Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Ratings; Abhi Srivastava, AVP Analyst, Moody’s …

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Basel Endgame will smooth real estate cycles, create opportunities for non-bank lenders 13:38

7M ago13:38

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Basel 3.1 reforms will lead banks to apply high haircuts to unsustainably high property values and adjust mortgage risk weights to better differentiate between low-risk and high-risk loans. Speakers: Alexander Zeidler, VP-Sr Credit Officer at Moody's Ratings; Guillaume Lucien-Baugas, VP-Senior Analyst at Moody's Ratings Hosts: Aaron Johnson, VP-Sen…

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OpinioJuris Symposium on Military AI and the Law of Armed Conflict - Lena Trabucco 45:38

7M ago45:38

45:38

Part of the ongoing debate about the lawfulness of autonomy in military systems in the manner in which the technology integrates with and interacts with its human masters. The term Meaningful Human Control (or MHC) has garnered particular relevance in this debate. Today we speak with Dr Lena Trabucco about her upcoming OpinioJuris Symposium on Mili…

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Banks and financial regulators work to stay ahead of rising cyber threats 18:10

7M ago18:10

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As cyberattacks rise and AI poses new dangers, Moody’s analysts discuss banks’ own views of their cybersecurity defenses and explain the EU’s plan to rein in risks from third-party tech providers. Speakers: Lucas Viegas, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; Brandon O’Halloran, AVP-Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Wr…

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