Financial journalist and host of 'The Core Report' Govindraj Ethiraj speaks to thought leaders in technology to explore pivotal technological transformations and innovations shaping the future.

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Financial journalist and host of 'The Core Report' Govindraj Ethiraj speaks to thought leaders in technology to explore pivotal technological transformations and innovations shaping the future.
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Recent Episodes

April 6, 2025
India’s AI Opportunity: Frugal Innovation & Global Impact | C Vijayakumar On What’s Next
<p>In this episode of The Core Report Special Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj sits down with C Vijayakumar, CEO & MD of HCLTech, to explore how Generative AI is reshaping the future of business, software development, and human potential.From the first time he used ChatGPT to how HCLTech is driving billion-dollar transformations using AI—this conversation dives deep into the real-world impact of AI in the enterprise.</p><p>💡 Topics We Cover:</p><p>1) How HCLTech is leveraging Generative AI to cut transformation timelines by 30%</p><p>2) Why AI is amplifying human potential, not replacing it</p><p>3) The shift from input-driven to outcome-driven business models</p><p>4) What “Art of the Possible” really means in AI transformation\</p><p>5) The role of frugal innovation and India’s unique opportunity in the global AI race</p><p>6) Why every CEO (and creator!) needs their own personal AI assistantWhether you're a tech leader, developer, startup founder, or just AI-curious—this episode will leave you with fresh insights on how to thrive in the age of AI.</p><p>🚀 If India’s AI Opportunity, Frugal Innovation, and Generative AI’s Global Impact excite you, on’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share this episode of The Core. Stay tuned for more deep dives into AI transformation, HCLTech insights, and future-ready leadership.</p><p>📌 Chapters:</p><p>(00:00) Thoughts on ChatGPT and HCL tech</p><p>(02:50) Input centric to Output centric services model</p><p>(04:20) Productivity unlock and examples(06:40) Iterative Process with the Client</p><p>(07:50) Misconceptions about AI and coding jobs</p><p>(10:42) Industry specific AI Models and small language models</p><p>(12:23) DeepSeek</p><p>(13:45) India’s frugal innovation</p><p>(16:35) Things that have changed and not changed</p><p>For more of our coverage check out <a href="https://www.thecore.in/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">thecore.in</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thecore.in/category/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to our Newsletter</a></p><p>Follow us on:<a href="https://twitter.com/the_core_in" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.core.in/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thecore.biz/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecore-in" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Linkedin</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzXJw6XkwZulY4nigdtvs4Q" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Youtube</a></p>

April 5, 2025
AI Won’t Replace You — But Someone Using It Will | Noshir Kaka On Future-Proofing Careers
<p>"AI won’t replace you — but someone using it will."In this eye-opening conversation, Noshir Kaka, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, breaks down how AI is reshaping careers, industries, and leadership itself. Hosted by Govindraj Ethiraj, this episode of The Core Report Special Edition explores what it truly means to be future-proof in the age of artificial intelligence.🔍 What You’ll Learn:1) The #1 skill you need in an AI-powered world2) Why Indian companies must build on their data and talent advantage3) How top leaders are using AI to drive real business impact4) What’s holding back AI adoption at scale — and how to fix it5) What India must do to stay competitive in the global AI race💡 “Prepared to be disappointed in year one and year two. If not, be prepared to be terrified in year three.”🎧 Whether you’re a student, professional, founder, or policymaker — this is a must-watch conversation on future-proofing your career and embracing AI as a competitive edge.Timestamps(00:00) We need to put our best foot forward in AI(02:54) AI enables other tech(04:10) India has one of the biggest data sets in the world(05:22) An example of an efficient use of Data(07:08) Where are the gaps in data?(08:58) “Technology delivered, People did not”(10:10) Skilling issues(12:00) The leadership will be the differentiator on AI(13:54) The big problems AI can solve in healthcare, governance….(16:09) AI regulation should promote innovation + protect data(17:32) Data poisoning and the need for robust data pipelines(18:33) IT services companies are scratching the surface of AI(20:25) Final Thoughts</p><p>For more of our coverage check out <a href="https://www.thecore.in/">thecore.in</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thecore.in/category/podcasts/">Subscribe to our Newsletter</a></p><p>Follow us on: <a href="https://twitter.com/the_core_in">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.core.in/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thecore.biz/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecore-in">Linkedin</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzXJw6XkwZulY4nigdtvs4Q">Youtube</a></p>

April 3, 2025
Why AI Should Help Us—Not Replace Us | Anil Seth On The Future Of Intelligence
<p>In this episode of The Core Report Special Edition, we dive deep into the evolving frontier of artificial intelligence and human consciousness with renowned neuroscientist and author Professor Anil Seth.As AI systems like ChatGPT become increasingly human-like in how they communicate, are we mistaking fluency for understanding? And what happens when we begin to care about machines that don't actually feel?📍 Key Highlights:1) The fundamental difference between the human brain and AI2) Why we’re psychologically wired to project emotions onto machines3) The ethical and philosophical risks of human-like AI4) How the brain creates “controlled hallucinations” to interpret reality5) Energy efficiency and what AI can learn from human cognition6) Why the future of AI should be collaborative, not competitive💬 “The real danger is not that AI will feel—but that we will feel for it.” — Prof. Anil Seth🧠 About Our Guest:Anil Seth is Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex and author of the bestselling book Being You: A New Science of Consciousness.Timestamps:(00:00) Convergence of LLMs and Consciousness(03:05) the Limitation of computers as a metaphor for the brain (06:35) Aspirations of AI and AI as tools(09:14) Conflating Intelligence with consciousness(10:41) The downside of the race to AGI(12:47) AI Agents behaviour(15:18) Controlled hallucinations and AI(17:00) How humans process data vs AI systems(18:14) Current projects in AI and Consciousness</p><p>For more of our coverage check out <a href="https://www.thecore.in/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thecore.in</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thecore.in/category/podcasts/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to our Newsletter</a></p><p>Follow us on: <a href="https://twitter.com/the_core_in" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.core.in/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thecore.biz/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecore-in" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzXJw6XkwZulY4nigdtvs4Q" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Youtube</a></p>
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