Ramez Shehadi - Senior Managing Director, Accenture

Ramez Shehadi of Accenture discusses a report on AI investment disparities between the Global North and South. He highlights the stark contrast in foreign direct investment and venture capital allocation. The Global North dominates compute capacity, while the South focuses on application development. Despite this, Ramez remains optimistic, emphasizing the Global South's tenacity and vertical expertise. The Middle East's energy resources and India's agricultural prowess are cited as key assets. He believes the region can become a hub for talent and innovation, reducing dependencies on the North. He describes the situation as a global AI race and a fight for sovereignty. The Global South must invest in infrastructure and technology to write its own story. Ana Blanquart questions Shehadi on AI in the Global South, infrastructure and talent in Silicon Valley.