The Australian
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- Date Published
- 11 Feb 2026
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- 1
- Australian
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- Created
- 11 Feb 2026, 09:45 pm
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Description
Sequoia Capital Partner Pat Grady analogizes the AI boom to the onset of Covid-19, warning that the technology will be "much bigger" and more durable, requiring leaders to shift from playing defense to playing offense.
Summary
The article highlights Sequoia Capital Partner Pat Grady's perspective that AI's significant growth and impact will surpass those of the early Covid-19 pandemic, suggesting a transformative phase for businesses. This analogy implies that companies should prepare for AI's profound and lasting influence by adopting proactive strategies. While the discussion focuses on business implications, it implicitly touches on the broader societal and economic disruptions AI may precipitate, akin to those caused by the pandemic. However, the article does not provide an in-depth analysis of existential or catastrophic AI risks nor does it delve deeply into AI governance or safety concerns.