The Social Hotelier · 2026-05-21 · 50 min
Is the West really leading the global AI race - or are we missing the bigger picture? In this episode, AI strategist Jayanth N Kolla returns for his sixth appearance to unpack the rapidly shifting balance of power between China and the West in artificial intelligence , and what it means for the hospitality industry, business leaders, and global innovation . From computer vision and robotics to hyper-personalization and enterprise AI , this conversation dives deep into how Chinese ecosystems are scaling faster - and why Western leaders must rethink their AI strategies now to stay competitive.