Vint Cerf codesigned the foundational architecture of the internet. He’s a renowned computer scientist, Google’s chief internet evangelist, and today’s guest on this episode of the At the Edge podcast. Cerf speaks with McKinsey senior partner Lareina Yee about the genesis of the internet, the need to improve online accessibility, and the importance of accountability. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Sarah Friar, CFO of OpenAI and a seasoned leader from Nextdoor and Square, discusses the transformative impact of AI on the finance sector. She highlights how AI models boost efficiency and enable more complex tasks, redefining the role of finance from traditional practices to a strategic focus. The conversation also dives into empowering women entrepreneurs through community support, offers career advice for engineers on embracing risks, and reflects on the leadership lessons learned from her rowing days.

Navrina Singh, founder and CEO of Credo AI, dives into the crucial role of responsible AI governance in today’s tech landscape. She discusses how companies can harness generative AI while ensuring human oversight to mitigate risks and create competitive advantages. The conversation also tackles the complexities of bias in AI, stressing the need for diverse perspectives. Navrina shares her journey from tech giant to entrepreneur, highlighting the challenges female founders face and the importance of equitable opportunities in the industry.

Technology continues to change how we work, and gen AI is the latest, greatest disruptor. But real productivity happens only when companies holistically rethink how they do business. In this episode of the At the Edge podcast, economist and Stanford professor Erik Brynjolfsson speaks with McKinsey’s Lareina Yee about how gen AI differs from previous technological innovations, why it will likely augment more jobs than it replaces, and why keeping humans in the loop is essential. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Applying a growth mindset is the best way for businesses to approach the rapid changes born of generative AI (gen AI), says Clara Shih, CEO of Salesforce AI and today’s guest on this episode of the At the Edge podcast. Shih speaks with McKinsey senior partner Lareina Yee about the transformative power of gen AI to help accelerate workflows, the importance of change management, and the top questions business leaders are asking about AI adoption.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Former Fortune CEO Alan Murray discusses the positive impacts of gen AI on businesses and society. Topics include managing gen AI for the benefit of all, challenges and opportunities of AI adoption in organizations, balancing humanity and technology, and the importance of responsibility in leadership and personal interests.

Venture capitalist Reid Hofman, cofounder of LinkedIn and Inflection AI, and founding investor in OpenAI, discusses the generative AI revolution. Topics include enhancing emotional intelligence in AI models, the transformative role of AI in society and business, AI assistants' impact on personal productivity, and exploring debate, hobbies, and academic interests.

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 31:27) >  The volume of information available from space is unprecedented. McKinsey experts Ryan Brukardt and Jesse Klempner join host and McKinsey partner, Mina Alaghband to share the incredible ways in which the space-for-earth economy has evolved and how it needs to scale.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 15:33) >  GPS. Weather reports. Lightning-fast communication. Over the past two-ish decades, these kinds of unprecedented innovations are commonplace to millions of humans – and all of them are bolstered by space technology. Lisa Callahan, vice president and general manager of Commercial Civil Space at Lockheed Martin joins senior partner Lareina Yee in conversation about the the new kinds of space technology that could impact the future of business and government on earth and in outer space. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 21:44) >  Over ten thousand satellites have launched since the beginning of the space age in 1957. It’s expected that tens of thousands will blast off in just the next few years. Space technology is growing fast, and one of the most prolific investors in the vast region above the sky is Mark Boggett, managing director of VC firm, Seraphim Capital. He joins host and McKinsey partner, Mina Alaghband to help spur ideas about how organizations can tap into the next frontier.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information