Building an AI Culture: Strategies for Business Leaders

In CXOTalk episode number 812, Michael Krigsman speaks with Andrew McAfee, a principal research scientist at MIT, for a detailed discussion on creating a business culture that supports AI. As the author of 'The Geek Way, McAfee shares lessons drawn from his extensive research on how technological advancements impact business operations and organizational culture.
This conversation is particularly valuable for business leaders interested in learning how to create culture that supports the strategic role of AI in their organization.
Key highlights from this episode include:
►*The Intersection of AI and Business Culture:* Insight into how AI is reshaping business strategies and influencing organizational dynamics.
►*'Geek Culture' in Organizations:* Exploration of the concept of 'geek culture' within enterprises and its significance in fostering innovation.
►*Ethical and Strategic Implications:* Discussion on the ethical aspects of AI integration and strategies for effective implementation in corporate settings.
►*Adapting to Technological Change:* Guidance on how businesses can evolve to embrace technological advancements and the future of work.
*Andrew McAfee* is a Principal Research Scientist at the MIT Sloan School of Management, co-founder and co-director of MIT’s Initiative on the Digital Economy, and the inaugural Visiting Fellow at the Technology and Society organization at Google. He studies how technological progress changes the world. His next book The Geek Way will be published by Little, Brown in 2023. His previous books include More from Less and, with Erik Brynjolfsson, The Second Machine Age.
McAfee has written for publications including Foreign Affairs, Harvard Business Review, The Economist, The Wall St. Journal, and The New York Times. He's talked about his work on CNN and 60 Minutes, at the World Economic Forum, TED, and the Aspen Ideas Festival, with Tom Friedman and Fareed Zakaria, and in front of many international and domestic audiences. He’s also advised many of the world’s largest corporations and organizations ranging from the IMF to the Boston Red Sox to the US Intelligence Community.
*Michael Krigsman* is an industry analyst and publisher of CXOTalk. For three decades, he has advised enterprise technology companies on market messaging and positioning strategy. He has written over 1,000 blogs on leadership and digital transformation and created almost 1,000 video interviews with the world’s top business leaders on these topics. His work has been referenced in the media over 1,000 times and in over 50 books. He has presented and moderated panels at numerous industry events around the world.
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