The global race to adopt artificial intelligence has reached a point where delay could mean decline. Speaking at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, a leading AI and quantum technology expert said individuals, companies and governments must adopt AI to survive, adding that India appears to be moving in the right direction with strong potential to scale globally.
The comments were made by Jack Hidary, CEO of SandboxAQ, an enterprise technology company that began as a research unit within Alphabet Inc in 2016 and became independent in 2022. Backed by prominent global investors including former Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, Salesforce CEO, Marc Benioff and T Rowe Price, SandboxAQ focuses on business to business solutions that combine AI and quantum technologies. The company supports enterprises and governments in areas such as drug discovery, materials science, navigation and cybersecurity.
During an interaction with a news agency on the sidelines of the forum, Hidary explained the core idea behind his upcoming book titled “AI or Die”. He said the message is clear that companies which adopt AI will grow, while those that fail to do so will disappear. According to him, the world is at a major inflection point and AI is no longer a luxury but a necessity for survival across industries. He highlighted how AI can reduce drug discovery timelines for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s from nearly 15 years and how AI powered catalysts can help the energy sector convert oil and gas into new energy products.
Highlighting India’s importance, Hidary said the country’s population of 1.4 billion makes AI adoption critical for its future global competitiveness, especially in education. He also addressed concerns around rising cyber risks, noting that cybersecurity is central to national security at both federal and state levels. With several Indian states being larger than many countries, he stressed that strong cyber defences are essential for long term stability and growth.
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