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- Date Published
- 11 Feb 2026
- Priority Score
- 2
- Australian
- Yes
- Created
- 11 Feb 2026, 11:00 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
Sequoia Capital Partner Pat Grady compares the current AI boom to the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting that AI will have a significantly larger and more lasting impact on business. This perspective implies that business leaders need to shift strategies from defensive to offensive to harness AI's full potential. However, the article is more focused on business strategy implications rather than the safety and ethical considerations of AI development. It lacks a direct focus on addressing existential or catastrophic AI risks or serious analysis of AI governance related to safety.