In this engaging episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, host Dr. John Dentico converses with Nuri Cankaya, an expert in AI and cloud computing based at Intel, with a significant tenure at Microsoft. They delve into Nuri's tech journey, the transformative impact of AI on business landscapes, and his role in launching Azure OpenAI. The discussion navigates through the ethical considerations of AI, the advent of artificial general intelligence (AGI), and the crucial need for trust and sustainability in AI advancements. Nuri shares insights on the evolving nature of leadership in the AI era and speculates on the near-future implications of AGI in corporate decision-making.

00:00 Welcome to Throttle Up Leadership Podcast

00:08 Meet Nuri Cankaya: Visionary Leader in AI

01:57 Nuri's Early Life and Career Journey

03:10 The Evolution of AI and Cloud Computing

03:52 Personal Anecdotes and Early Tech Experiences

05:24 AI's Impact on Business Today

07:38 Leadership in the Age of AI

12:13 The Future of AI in Business and Leadership

17:42 Ethical and Strategic Considerations in AI

23:28 The Importance of Open Source in AI Development

24:24 The Shift Towards Open Standards in AI

25:50 The Ethical Dilemmas of AI Decision-Making

26:57 The Role of Blockchain in AI Accountability

28:04 The Rapid Development and Ethical Concerns in AI

33:09 The Future of AI and Energy Consumption

36:52 The Path to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)

46:29 The Importance of Trust and Security in AI