Maximise Potential

Ten months ago, our interactions with machines still felt like monologues—clunky, transactional exchanges governed by rigid interfaces and formulaic responses. Fast forward to today, and those monologues have evolved into dynamic dialogues—conversations infused with nuance, memory, emotional intelligence, and, increasingly, emergent intent. The pace of AI innovation is not merely rapid—it’s tectonic. We are witnessing a fundamental redefinition of human-machine interaction, one that marks the beginning of a new chapter in the story of intelligence. But this is more than a technological shift; it’s a profound recalibration of how humanity communicates with the very intelligence it has engineered. Here I would like to explore five game-changing shifts driving this linguistic and cognitive revolution. 1. Voice Becomes the Interface—and the Experience For decades, synthetic voices felt like sterile tools—functional, but flat. They lacked tone, rhythm, and the subtle emotional cues that mak...

 Leadership has been endlessly dissected, and even with the advent of technology, the fundamentals of leadership have not changed. Leaders should have the ability to inspire others to action, getting people to do things they normally wouldn't have done without the leader's intervention. For me, leadership is about three things: dreaming big with a compelling vision, the ability to inspire others, and leading by example. I have expanded each letter of the word leadership to identify the key requirements for becoming a great leader. Here are the 10 keys that all outstanding leaders use to stand out and lead people to work towards a well-defined vision. They are great listeners Great leaders are great listeners. Leaders like Ronald Reagan were well known for their listening skills. When a leader listens to the team, they feel the leader is part of the team and is willing to take into account the issues at hand. Leaders understand that for a team to perform, they have to feel good ...

  India has got off to a great start in the Test Series with England. With a completely young team led by Shubman Gill, these are truly interesting times for Indian cricket. I'm also thrilled to see a return to the traditional format of the game. Test cricket offers an unparalleled opportunity for the sport to be played at its highest level—where talent, temperament, and technique are all tested thoroughly. I also make the case that Golf has always been played over four days, and it is good cricket has evolved to cater to all viewers, but the original form of the game is intended to be the ultimate test of character. I've always loved the game of cricket, avidly following it until Rahul Dravid retired. Now a new excitement has come with a new team from India. The five-day Test match is the truest test of patience. Believe it or not, even after five intense days, the game can still end in a draw—which can be perplexing to some! This endurance, this ability to sustain effort and ...

  Mastering AI by Jeremy Kahn, a book I recently read, brilliantly encapsulates the profound impact of artificial intelligence. Kahn posits that the true "light bulb moment" for AI arrived on November 30th, 2022, with the launch of ChatGPT. What distinguishes this technological shift, he argues, is its unprecedented pace of disruption, posing a significant potential impact on our livelihoods. I wholeheartedly agree with his central tenet: AI should serve to augment humans, not replace them. Kahn’s concluding thoughts resonated deeply with me: “Individually and collectively, we must have courage. Like every other technology that has come before, we can master AI. But to do so, we must master ourselves. We must apply our own natural intelligence, creativity, and wisdom. If this is indeed the last invention humanity ever creates, we’d better make it good.” This sentiment is precisely what makes Kahn’s book a must-read for anyone grappling with the profound implications of artifi...