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May 8, 2025
Olaf's take on President Trump’s call for a “Manufacturing Renaissance” with Nichole Berlie on NewsNation
April 10, 2025
Following President Trump's increase of tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%, China has hit back with an 84% tariff of its own. This news segment explores how the ongoing trade war could impact American families — from rising prices on everyday essentials like toys, electronics, and clothes, to the financial strain it could cause for low-income households and students. Experts weigh in on the economic consequences and who’s likely to feel it the most.
April 8, 2025
This ABC7 News report breaks down how rising tariffs on Chinese goods — including the end of the duty-free $800 de minimis rule — could reshape everyday spending. From increased prices on essentials to disruptions in your favorite online retailers like Shein, Temu, and Amazon, here’s what you need to know and how it may affect your wallet.
March 10, 2025
Olaf Groth and Michelle Quinn discussed Trump's White House crypto summit, where he announced a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to boost U.S. financial strength.
February 10, 2025
Olaf Groth of the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley talks to CBS News Bay Area's Ryan Yamamoto about DeepSeek, a Chinese company's AI model which has impacted U.S. markets.
December 24, 2024
As major companies invest heavily in Artificial Intelligence, Anne Makovec and Olaf Groth explores its impact on the U.S. job market. She examines how this cutting-edge technology is shaping our daily lives and raises questions about its potential threat to human jobs.
December 14, 2024
Does the world feel on edge? Olaf Groth argues we’ve overcome similar challenges in the past. In this episode, he delves into how thoughtful policymaking, rather than reckless innovation, can help us navigate our fragile global systems. Covering politics, economics, and technology across the US, China, Europe, Southeast Asia, and India, this conversation sheds light on a world in transition.
October 31, 2024
With less than two weeks until the election, Anne Makovec examines election disinformation and A.I.'s role in spreading it. She also covers Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump's campaign efforts.
September 19, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills Tuesday to crack down on the use of AI to create false images or videos in political ads ahead of the election.
August 13, 2024
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook interviews UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, on how AI might influence election security, raising concerns about potential cyber threats.
August 9, 2024
Grateful to Tufts University’s Bhaskar Chakravorti for an insightful conversation on "The Great Remobilization," co-authored with Mark Esposito and Terence Tse. As global business and geopolitics evolve, innovative leadership is crucial for creating sustainable, equitable growth.
July 26, 2024
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, which candidate will get support from Silicon Valley, amid Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her bid for the White House and has appeared to fend off any challengers for the Democratic nomination.
July 9, 2024
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Olaf discusses how our already strained power grid will handle the increased energy demand from AI advancements with CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook.
July 1, 2024
Olaf breaks down the three key themes from the World Economic Forum's AMNC24 in Dalian, China: AI and SciTech, China's economic development, and U.S.-China relations.
June 23, 2024
Olaf shares his insights on AI-driven economic strategies, global disparities in AI innovation, system-level thinking in technology, and AI standardization and safety at Silicon Valley Tech Talks.
June 13, 2024
On Tuesday in Austin, TX, Olaf joined a panel hosted by the Economist Impact Group and the Bahrain Economic Development Board to discuss the battle for tech talent. In this Cambrian Moment, he discusses four takeaways from the conversation.
May 31, 2024
Olaf provides a brief overview and analysis of this week's meetings of the World Economic Forum AI Governance Alliance.
May 29, 2024
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Nvidia’s market cap has soared, and its sales tripled last quarter, driven by AI semiconductor demand. Despite heavy AI investment, organizations must ensure this spending generates a return.
April 27, 2024
CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks Olaf Groth, PhD, from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business what this all means for the company and for California.
April 26, 2024
Dr. Olaf Groth joined the discussion regarding Tesla's plans to lay off thousands of employees across its Bay Area locations this June. The announcement was confirmed by documents filed with the California Employment Development Department on Tuesday.
March 29, 2024
Dr. Olaf provides a comprehensive analysis on critical moments facing major players across sectors, examining the implications of Boeing’s CEO stepping down, the significance of the US Justice Department and consumers suing Apple over anti-trust issues, and the strategies Fisker might employ to evade bankruptcy. This analysis not only highlights the immediate impacts but also considers the broader implications for the aerospace, technology, and automotive sectors.
March 15, 2024
Dr. Olaf was in discussion with Ryan Yamamoto about whether the potential TikTok ban in the U.S. could be deemed a violation of free speech. Additionally, Groth delved into recent issues at Boeing and the Google CEO's apology following complaints about historical inaccuracies in the Gemini Artificial Intelligence app.
March 4, 2024
The Tesla CEO claims the San Francisco-based AI company abandoned its mission statement by putting profits over benefiting humanity. UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, explains what led up to this lawsuit.
December 25, 2023
The European Union reached an agreement to regulate artificial intelligence. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks Olaf Groth, PhD, from UC Berkeley's Haas School of business, about the future of artificial intelligence
November 1, 2023
CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks Olaf Groth, PhD, global strategist and professor at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business about the impact on businesses.
October 6, 2023
Groth joined a Conversation That Matters about a framework that will assist leaders to address the tectonic shifts that are underway.
October 2, 2023
Olaf Groth wants to hear what your frontier looks like – and help you achieve it. That is his mission and purpose, as he helps people and organizations shift their strategy and thinking to meet their goals.
September 6, 2023
Olaf and his co-authors discuss his latest book, “The Great Remobilization,” on Chris Voss’ podcast.
August 26, 2023
Dr. Olaf Groth talks about AI's IP and copyrights, Intel calling off the Tower Semiconductor deal, SpaceX's finance, and driverless cars and their issues in the Bay Area. Source: CBS News Bay Area
June 8, 2023
Dr. Olaf Groth discusses the U.S. passing its debt limit bill, its impacts on the economy, and the need for regulations to avoid disinformation and misinformation created by A.I.
April 30, 2023
Dr. Olaf Groth shares his views on recent tech companies' mass layoffs in Silicon Valley, how it impacts local and global economic scene, and plan for the future.
April 30, 2023
Dr. Olaf Groth shares his views on recent tech companies' mass layoffs in Silicon Valley, how it impacts local and global economic scene, and plan for the future during his interview with CNA documentary "Tech Sectors Sees Recovery Amid Mass Layoffs & Economic Slowdown.
April 16, 2023
Dr. Olaf Groth explains Tesla's recent record sales and its complications, in addition to China's cybersecurity review of Micron, a target for Chinese retaliation amid U.S. investigation.
March 29, 2023
r. Olaf Groth comments on TikTok Hearing and TikTok Ban, focusing on American data privacy, in addition to the release of GPT-4 and Artificial Intelligence Revolution.
March 29, 2023
March/2023 Current Economic Climate and Privacy Priorities Dr. Olaf Groth shares his insights on Federal Reserve's interest rate increase and its effects on individuals and companies, as well as TikTok Hearing and arising privacy concerns.
March 12, 2023
Dr. Olaf Groth covers diverse topics, such as Silicon Valley Bank collapse, Walgreen's political signal, Elon Musk's New Master Plan, and the current standing of tech companies.
June 22, 2022
Dr. Olaf Groth comments on Twitter's alleged copyright infringement and EU Antitrust Regulators' complaint against Google's AdTech business model.
Dr. Olaf Groth talks about the tech industry's call for a slowdown in A.I. product development, countries' joint forces toward de-dollarization, and the current state of the city of San Francisco.
April 10, 2025
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Professor Olaf Groth breaks down California’s pivotal role in the escalating trade and tech tensions—where innovation meets international policy, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for the state’s economy.
December 25, 2024
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Olaf explores with Gita Wirjawan why thoughtful policymaking, not hubris-driven innovation, holds the key to navigating our dysfunctional and fragile global systems. From politics and economics to technology, this conversation spans the US, China, Europe, Southeast Asia, and India, offering insights into a world in flux.
December 25, 2024
Special
In the latest episode of Silicon Valley Tech Talks, Olaf J. Groth, a global strategist, think tank founder, and renowned AI author, delves into China's advancements in AI and their global and macroeconomic implications. Olaf is the founder and CEO of Cambrian Futures, a think tank advisory firm, and serves on the faculty at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, Hult International Business School, and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
August 13, 2024
Special
Dr. Olaf J. Groth, Founder & CEO of Cambrian Futures, joined The Sounds of Money podcast, sharing his deep expertise in AI and emerging technologies. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of tech.
November 4, 2023
Special
June 16, 2023
Olaf joins Valleytalk to discuss the new competition in social media platforms
June 9, 2023
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April 14, 2023
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October 10, 2021
Webinar
Tobias discusses AI regulation, governance, ethics and entrepreneurial freedom with Prof. Daniel Graewe.
April 16, 2020
Webinar
The webinar was hosted by Professors Mark Esposito, Olaf Groth, and Terence Tse and moderated by Dan Zehr.
Professor Olaf Groth talks about his forthcoming book, The Great Remobilization: Strategies & Designs for a Smarter Global Future.
Seminar
Artificial intelligence and the autonomous systems that embed it have become the brains of the modern data economy.
January 16, 2022
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September 1, 2021
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February 15, 2019
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February 13, 2019
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January 24, 2019
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October 8, 2018
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December 1, 2022
Conference
AI.SUMMIT Accelerating the Cognitive Economy Join the AI.SUMMIT to network and explore Hamburg’s AI ecosystem and international partnerships to accelerate the cognitive economy.
November 16, 2022
Conference
The Transatlantic Summit is where the worlds of cutting-edge research, industry, and policy come together to find answers on geopolitics, digital platforms and emerging tech as well as digital sovereignty. Whether you're an industry leader, policy maker, or student - join the start of a new Transatlantic movement seeking synergies between technology and society and become part of the international conversation going forward.
May 19, 2022
Conference
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April 6, 2022
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Conference
This event launches the new report “The Emerging Global Data Economy – Implications and Options for the Transatlantic Relationship” from Cambrian, published by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung USA. The report highlights developments in the “Datasphere” and that thinking about data has evolved from a research and business domain to a (geo-) political and policy domain.
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Conference
The post-pandemic world will not return to the reality we knew before COVID-19. We explore what exactly this means for leaders and how we can lead our society and economy through this transition.
May 29, 2025
Why Companies Need AI Experimentation Sandboxes and Pathways - An article written by Tobias Straube, Olaf J. Groth, and Jöran Altenberg
April 12, 2025
Articles
President Trump's use of the 'madman theory' in trade negotiations is encountering difficulties as recent policy reversals create uncertainty. This article examines how such tactics are affecting economic stability and international relations.
April 8, 2025
Articles
Will robots take all the jobs? Not quite. Discover why the automated factory of the future still needs low-skilled workers. Catch Olaf Groth in the latest industry update on automation.
March 27, 2025
Articles
Tesla flounders amid global fury over Elon Musk’s rampage through the U.S. government, with Olaf weighing in on the controversy.
February 9, 2024
Articles
Fortschritte im Bereich der künstlichen Intelligenz und der Halbleiterbereiche erfordern ein neues Denken und neue strategische Fähigkeiten.
October 11, 2023
Olaf discussed how the agreement between the Hollywood studios and the Writers Guild establishes a precedent for protecting human creativity in an era dominated by artificial intelligence (AI).
September 29, 2023
A concise commentary on last week's signing of the new US-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership by our Cambrian Futures Sr. Adviser, Burkhard Schrage at RMIT University Vietnam in Saigon.
June 19, 2023
The cognitive economy offers SMEs chances for growth but demands advanced digital skills. This creates a need for specialized consulting to help SMEs adapt.
April 24, 2022
This report, authored by Dr Olaf Groth and Tobias Straube with Andreas Moring and Carl Lange, discusses the emerging global data economy and highlights current developments in the “Datasphere.” The report shows that thinking about data has evolved from a research and business domain to a (geo-) political and policy domain.
March 21, 2019
Dr. Olaf Groth and Mark Nitzberg share their assessment of the US-China competition in the field of AI.
January 7, 2020
Winning back trust in the digital economy depends on giving people much more control of the usage, ownership, and value of their personal data. Op-Ed by Dr. Olaf Groth and Tobias Straube, with Dan Zehr.
September 19, 2018
Machine meritocracy is here. Will we survive as we are or is there a need for a new Magna Carta? Article by Olaf Groth, Mark Nitzberg and Mark Esposito
August 17, 2019
The dynamics at play in today’s AI industry will reshape the global economy. Dr. Terence Tse, Dr. Mark Esposito, Dr. Olaf Groth and Joshua Entsminger are fighting back against the digital barons.
July 24, 2019
While we get smart on AI, we need to broaden our horizon and examine the nexus between AI, Quantum Computing, and Brain-Computer Interfaces. By Dr. Olaf Groth, Tobias Straube and Johannes Glatz.
September 19, 2018
DARPA researchers want to know how and why machine learning algorithms get it wrongCertainly, there are some very detrimental consequences of inexplicability. What is the morality of in/transparency? In which domains do we need public or multi-stakeholder transparency to mitigate errors, biases, abuse or manipulation, etc.? Conversely, are there areas where it's justifiable that explanatory functions should be in the hands of only one party? - Public health decisions for which mass panics are a risk, individual or group identity issues where psychological tensions could arise, competitive decisions in corporate strategy, national security or intel analysis, crime investigations, international trade negotiations, dating / trading / shopping agents, personal bouncer bots, etc? Are the rules for the AI-age different than in pre-AI era, because it penetrates our lives more deeply, pervasively, and with more 2nd and 3rd order unintended consequences? Check the full article here.
May 20, 2021
As the pandemic widens the divides, businesses may need to triage their portfolios and adapt to a chaotic new reality. Full article by Olaf J Groth, PhD, Dr. Mark Esposito, and Terence Tse, PhD.
October 14, 2019
Der Konflikt der Technologiemächte USA und China zwingt andere Länder, sich für eine Seite zu entscheiden. Was Europa fehlt, ist ein konkurrenzfähiges Gegenmodell. Ein Gastbeitrag von Olaf Groth und Tobias Straube auf Zeitonline.
September 20, 2019
Germany must be more ambitious and promote AI as a national priority. Otherwise the rules of this new age will be written – yet again – in Silicon Valley or Shenzhen. Latest piece by Dr. Olaf Groth, Tobias Straube and Toni Kaatz-Dubberke.
December 18, 2020
The pandemic has accelerated the decoupling of the digital economy from the real economy, with frightening implications for corporate control. Article by Olaf Groth, Mark Esposito and Terence Tse.
April 3, 2022
Dr. Olaf J. Groth, Dr. Mark Esposito and Tobias Straube authored a brief for the Office of the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates on two important trends: Data Marketplaces and Symbiosis Intelligence Jobs.
May 29, 2019
Trotz guter Forschung hinkt Deutschland in der Entwicklung künstlicher Intelligenz hinterher. Wie kann die Bundesregierung doch noch oben mitspielen? Von Dr. Olaf Groth, Tobias Straube und Toni Kaatz-Dubberke.
January 29, 2021
Technological leadership in the field of artificial intelligence promises enormous economic growth and is regarded as important factor for the distribution of power in the digital age. It is therefore hardly surprising that an international competition for innovation leadership in this field has been underway for some time. Where Europe ranks in this international competition and what the future holds for AI are two of those issues addressed in this study by Dr Olaf Groth and Tobias Straube - with Johannes Glatz, Dan Zehr and Laureen Hildenbrand.
August 15, 2019
How to build an AI governance systems? Dr. Olaf Groth, Dr. Mark Nitzberg and Dr. Stuart Russell argue in Wired that it requires FDA style clinical trials to avoid the side effects of AI algorithms.
May 2, 2021
Cryptocurrency is here to stay. Business leaders and policymakers are rightfully skeptical - but they should not ignore the hype. In this article, Dr Olaf Groth, Tobias Straube and Dan Zehr take a closer look.
April 9, 2024
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