Futurist Amy Webb Shares the Most Plausible Outcomes for AI and Work | The WorkLab Podcast

No one can predict the future, but quantitative futurist Amy Webb is doing her best. Webb shares the most plausible outcomes for what the future looks like with AI and what business leaders can do today to make sure their organizations are set up for success.

Air date: September 20, 2023.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:18 What is a Futurist?
2:42 What AI Is and Isn’t
4:09 Generative AI’s Potential
5:57 How AI can be used to Reduce Costs
8:56 The Future of Jobs
9:37 AI can Increase Topline Growth
10:29 The Role of Companies in the Future of AI
12:00 Advice for Business Leaders
13:50 Human Collaboration
15:56 Futurist Thinking Frameworks
20:25 Conclusion

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