At the Edge

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.

In this engaging discussion, Erik Brynjolfsson, a Stanford economics professor and expert on the impact of digital technologies, shares insights on the transformative power of generative AI. He explains how this new technology differs from previous innovations and argues for a holistic approach to business that emphasizes human skills. The conversation covers the significance of reskilling, the effectiveness of AI in enhancing productivity in call centers, and the necessity of collaboration between humans and machines to foster equitable economic growth.

Clara Shih, CEO of Salesforce AI, is a leader in harnessing artificial intelligence for business innovation. She discusses the importance of a growth mindset in navigating the rapid changes brought by generative AI. Clara emphasizes how AI can transform customer interactions and enhance workflow efficiency while addressing challenges in change management. The conversation also delves into the need for building trust in AI, ensuring data privacy, and advocating for women's empowerment in tech.

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

The immersive experience of the metaverse allows for massive shifts in education, training, and medicine. McKinsey expert Richard Ward speaks with partner Mina Alaghband to share myriad ways in which metaverse technology has been implemented positively and ways in which it could be implemented Contact The McKinsey Technology Council: McKinsey_Technology_Council@mckinsey.com For more information: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/at-the-edge-podcastSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Now in its early stages, organizations and people have the opportunity to shape the metaverse responsibly. Matthew Ball, metaverse expert and author speaks with McKinsey partner, Mina Alaghband, to discuss what the metaverse can be at its best, how to ensure positive outcomes, and what needs to be addressed. Contact The McKinsey Technology Council: McKinsey_Technology_Council@mckinsey.com For more information: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/at-the-edge-podcastSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information