# Investor, Tech Entrepreneur, Mentor, Coach & Thought Leader Dato’ Seri Ivan Teh Forecasts the Future of A World of AI

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- Published: 2026-11-02T11:36:00+07:00
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KUALA LUMPUR, November 2, 2026 — The world has gone through many shifts – from agriculture
to industrial, to globalisation and now moving into the age of Artificial Intelligence(
AI). What was once status quo has to bend to new, ever evolving demands without 
need for apology. And, with each pivot, everything that was once familiar has shifted
to another level, with businesses having to pivot to keep up and cater to new demands.

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“Every major technology shift has brought disruption and opportunity together. AI
is no different. Resistance may feel comfortable for a while but understanding the
change gives us far more control over how we respond to it,” he said adding though
that historically, with each big technology shift, fresh opportunities abound.

When quizzed if the maxim “If you can’t beat them, join them” holds true in this
age, Dato’ Seri Teh would prefer to rewrite the phrase to say: “Understand it, shape
it and make it useful. We should embrace transformation without becoming uncritical
of it. Use AI where it creates value, question it where it creates risks/ problems,
and always keep the human purpose clear. Do not merely join the future. Help shape
a future worth joining.”

Businesses stay relevant when they stop asking, “Should we use AI?” and start asking,“
What meaningful problems can we solve better?” opined Investor, Tech Entrepreneur,
Mentor, Coach and Thought Leader Dato’ Seri [Ivan Teh](https://paparazzi.com.my/newthemepaparazzi/2026/10/27/12483/).

Being one of a special breed of the enlightened few – having immersed himself in
the knowledge of this digital age of AI where many others fear to tread – Dato’ 
Seri [Ivan Teh](https://ritzherald.com/fusionex-dato-seri-ivan-teh-a-technology-leader-shaping-innovation-through-vision-enterprise-and-social-impact/)
whose journey has, in many ways, grown alongside the evolution of technology – from
the earlier waves of digital transformation to today’s data and AI-driven world,
has emerged as a progressive Thought Leader – being well-versed about the workings
of AI even as it infiltrates society rapidly, without apology.

“What fascinated me then, and still fascinates me now, is technology’s ability to
solve real problems and open possibilities that previously seemed out of reach. 
Over time however, my perspective has broadened. It is no longer enough for technology
to be clever or commercially successful. I am increasingly interested in whether
it creates lasting value, strengthens organisations, improves lives and contributes
positively to society,” he said.

Reasoning that just as technology has become more powerful, so too our sense of 
responsibility must become stronger too. “The more powerful the technology becomes,
the more purposeful we must become in how we use it,” he enthused.

Dato’ Seri Teh, whose background in technology has proven invaluable in predicting
what to expect, how to pivot and why AI should be deployed in an altogether unprecedented
era of change never before navigated, likens this to the analogy of a movie in which
the whole of humanity is only “at the opening or prelude scenes”. He is of the opinion
that “although the pace of progress can make it feel as though we are already halfway
through the movie” – AI is “relatively early in the journey” stage and is just starting
to make the transition towards the progressive future unlike what humanity has ever
experienced.

“Many organisations are only beginning to move from individual AI tools and experiments
toward deeply-embedded AI across operations, products and decision-making. The larger
transformation will come as AI agents, robotics and autonomous systems mature and
integrate. This is when systems that can plan – execute tasks, interact with other
systems and operate continuously,” he shared.

Indeed, AI has created a level playing field, in that it is not necessarily that
only large-scale companies have all the advantage. Hence, who will the future belong
to with this shift? It will increasingly belong to those who can combine intelligence
with imagination, judgement and responsible action.

“AI has lowered barriers in remarkable ways. A small business, startup, student 
or independent creator can now access capabilities that once required enormous teams
and resources. But access alone is not advantage. The winners will be those who 
know what problem to solve, how to apply the technology meaningfully and how to 
earn trust.

“Businesses can create new value, individuals can expand their capabilities, and
nations that invest in talent, education, collaboration and responsible innovation
can become more inclusive, resilient and competitive. In the AI era, size matters
less than the quality of your ideas, your judgement and your willingness to act,”
he summed.

“I believe that the future of AI will be defined as much by our judgement as by 
our ingenuity,” he quipped adding that the human factor should not be discounted
from the equation even with the early advent of AI.

“Technology should never be an expensive ornament. (Instead), it has to create real
value for customers, employees and society,” he shared adding that he has always
advocated a “Start Small, Think Big, Scale Fast” approach.

“Begin with a manageable use case, solve a genuine problem, measure the outcome,
learn quickly and scale (to) what works. At the same time, invest in people, strengthen
data capabilities and stay agile enough to rethink processes and even business models,”
he stressed.

“Progress must remain human-centred and responsible and while society should be 
ambitious about what technology can do, it should also be “equally thoughtful about
what it should do”.

**“Business Unusual” In An Age of AI**

By all accounts of the word, in a post-pandemic era – the phrase commonly used is
not “business as usual” but “business unusual” as the world pivots into uncharted
territory of the unknown in an unprecedented Age of AI.

What makes this era significantly different, he reasons, is that “AI is moving beyond
routine automation into areas once regarded as the role of humans” – encompassing
qualities like reasoning, generating ideas, interpreting information, making recommendations
and interacting more naturally with us.

“We are moving from technology as a tool towards technology as a collaborator,” 
he said.

In smart-city environments – the opportunity is particularly exciting as cities 
can “become more responsive, connected and capable of anticipating needs rather 
than simply reacting to them”. Even developers embracing this shift he shared, can
create better experiences for the communities they serve. And by “smart” – this 
must mean more than merely having more sensors and more screens.

“A truly smart city should use intelligence to improve people’s lives – and use 
data with care, security and responsibility. The smartest technology is not the 
one that impresses us most; it is the one that serves people best,” he added.

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**Source:** “Genesis of AI” by Yvonne Yoong, Paparazzi, 27 October 2026. [https://paparazzi.com.my/newthemepaparazzi/2026/10/27/12483/](https://paparazzi.com.my/newthemepaparazzi/2026/10/27/12483/)

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