WorkLab

Eric Horvitz, Chief Scientific Officer at Microsoft, explores the power of generative AI to enhance human potential and discusses the implications and risks of AI. They delve into the concept of human flourishing and express excitement for the future.

James Thomas, Global Head of Technology at Dentsu Creative, discusses how Microsoft's Copilot is transforming workflows and enhancing creativity at the global creative agency. The podcast delves into the impact of AI tools like Copilot on content generation, project management, and the overall creative process. It also explores the benefits of embracing technology in the creative industry, transforming business models with cutting-edge technology, and the positive impact of AI on work and personal creativity.

Aneesh Raman, a vice president at LinkedIn, explains how generative AI is changing work and expanding opportunities for people without standard career paths and educational backgrounds. Raman is the fourth guest for season 5 of Microsoft’s WorkLab podcast, in which host Molly Wood has conversations with economists, technologists, and researchers who explore the data and insights about the work trends you need to know today—from how to use AI effectively to what it takes to thrive in a digital age.  WorkLab  Molly Wood Aneesh Raman

Christina Wallace, Harvard Business School instructor and author of The Portfolio Life, discusses how AI can help us rebalance work and personal interests. They explore the potential benefits and challenges of AI in the workforce and education, the role of AI in work and personal life, Broadway projects, and the potential of AI tools in streamlining work processes.

Microsoft Deputy CTO Sam Schillace discusses his experiences with AI tools and their potential to shift our productivity paradigm. Topics include the evolution of technology adoption, asking precise questions to AI, developing skills for interacting with smart documents, and the importance of an optimistic mindset for AI implementation.

Quantitative futurist Amy Webb explores the plausible outcomes for AI and work. She discusses the role of a futurist in identifying trends and uncertainties, the present and potential of AI, using a time cone as a futurist thinking framework, creating AI abundance with the Adam framework, and introduces herself as a competitive cyclist and preacher.

The AI era of work isn’t coming—it’s here. How can you stay ahead of the curve and make sure your employees and your organization are using AI to its fullest potential? Listen to the WorkLab podcast. This trailer introduces season 5, in which new host Molly Wood has conversations with executives, educators, technologists, and researchers who explore the data and offer insights on everything from how to use AI effectively to what it takes to thrive in the digital age.  WorkLab: Hard Data, Compelling Stories, Vital Insights Molly Wood Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts

Ethan Mollick teaches innovation and entrepreneurship at The Wharton School and writes the popular AI Substack One Useful Thing. In this episode of WorkLab, Mollick explains why business leaders should be using AI now and what it means for the future of work and education. Mollick is the final guest for season 4 of the WorkLab podcast, in which hosts Elise Hu and Mary Melton have conversations with economists, technologists, and researchers who explore the data and insights into why and how work is changing.  WorkLab  Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts here. 

Can AI fix work? Microsoft Corporate Vice President Jared Spataro and Colette Stallbaumer, general manager of Microsoft 365 and the Future of Work, discuss the latest Work Trend Index report and share their experiences using Microsoft 365 Copilot to transform work. This is Season 4 episode 7 of the WorkLab podcast, which features conversations with economists, psychologists, and technologists who explore why and how work is changing.  WorkLab 

In this episode of WorkLab, Jenny Lay-Flurrie shares why inclusion for people with disabilities—from the workplace to a product to a company’s culture—benefits everyone. Lay-Flurrie is the sixth guest for season 4 of the WorkLab podcast, in which hosts Elise Hu and Mary Melton have conversations with economists, technologists, and researchers who explore the data and insights into why and how work is changing.  WorkLab