Generative AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace. But what’s next? In this episode of The Spark & The Forge Podcast, host Subrata Kar sits down with Subhendu Pattnaik, Chief Marketing Officer of at Covasant, to explore the future of AI, its impact on businesses, and India's potential as a global AI powerhouse.
🔹 Topics Covered:
The evolution from traditional AI to Generative & Agentic AI
How AI is reshaping work, automation, and human collaboration
India’s competitive edge in the global AI race
The rise of AI infrastructure and its role in innovation
Responsible AI: Balancing rapid advancement with ethics
Covasant’s pioneering role in AI-driven solutions
📌 Chapters:
00:00 Subhendu Career Journey
00:11 Intro - AI as a Coworker
00:30 Intro - India as a Product Nation
01:16 Context Setting
07:14 Generative AI: Understanding the Basics
09:13 The Evolution of AI – Traditional to Generative AI
11:55 Agentic AI: Orchestrating Multiple Agents
14:17 The Impact of Generative & Agentic AI on Work
15:36 The Global AI Race & Investment Trends
18:05 India’s Competitive Advantage in AI
19:52 The Future of Work: Human + AI Collaboration
41:44 The Rise of AI Infrastructure in India
45:37 India’s Potential as a Global AI Hub
46:59 Data – The Cornerstone of AI Success
49:09 Balancing Innovation & Responsible AI
52:09 Industry Adoption of AI: Trends & Insights
55:26 Covasant’s Role in Pioneering AI Solutions
01:04:56 The Future of Covasant & AI Innovation
01:12:32 Outro
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