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The Forum with Becky Quick | A Podcast by The Economic Club of New York
On this episode of The Forum, hosted by CNBC’s Becky Quick, Reed Hastings, Founder and Chair of Netflix, joins David Westin, Anchor of Bloomberg Wall Street Week, for a wide-ranging conversation on artificial intelligence, economic growth, and the technological shifts shaping the future.

Drawing on his early academic work in artificial intelligence and decades of leadership across technology and media, Hastings shares insights on how AI could drive productivity gains, influence global competitiveness, and reshape entire industries. He discusses the importance of maintaining U.S. leadership in AI innovation, the potential impact of emerging technologies on jobs and GDP growth, and what responsible development may look like as AI capabilities continue to accelerate.