[AI INVESTMENT SUMMIT] HOW WILL WE FUND THE GLOBAL AI REVOLUTION?

This AI mini-summit, hosted by Link Exponential Ventures, focuses on funding the global AI revolution. David Blunden of Link Exponential Ventures emphasizes the necessity of capital beyond traditional venture funding. Bonnie Chan, CEO of the Hong Kong Exchange, highlights the insatiable demand for AI investments and the potential of retail investors. Anjane Mehta from Andreessen Horowitz points out that AI is pervasive across all sectors and discusses the insatiable need for compute and infrastructure. The discussion covers the split between AI infrastructure and application investments. Energy constraints are identified as a major obstacle to infrastructure build-out. Panelists explore the risks associated with AI investment, including potential for civil unrest due to wealth disparity. The discussion explores how to democratize AI investment opportunities and involve institutions to prevent public from being left behind.