Although the relentless rise of generative AI (gen AI) has many fearing for the loss of their livelihoods to machines, former Fortune CEO Alan Murray argues that it may actually end up benefiting management and workers alike. In this episode of the At the Edge podcast, former Fortune CEO and editor Alan Murray speaks with McKinsey’s Lareina Yee about why gen AI marks a turning point in human history, one that must be carefully managed for the good of business and society.

Although the relentless rise of generative AI (gen AI) has many fearing for the loss of their livelihoods to machines, former Fortune CEO Alan Murray argues that it may actually end up benefiting management and workers alike. In this episode of the <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/at-the-edge-podcast">At the Edge</a> podcast, former Fortune CEO and editor Alan Murray speaks with McKinsey’s Lareina Yee about why gen AI marks a turning point in human history, one that must be carefully managed for the good of business and society.

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Embrace gen AI with eyes wide open

Maximizing generative AI’s promise while minimizing its misuse requires an inclusive approach that puts humans first. Which is why the design of these formidable
systems must include experts from diverse backgrounds, says James Landay, a professor of computer science at Stanford University and today’s guest on this episode of the At the Edge. Hear his conversation with host and McKinsey senior partner,
Lareina Yee, about how to develop safe, inclusive, and effective AI.

Maximizing generative&nbsp;AI&rsquo;s promise while minimizing its misuse requires an inclusive approach that puts humans&nbsp;first.&nbsp;Which is why the design of these formidable systems must include experts from diverse backgrounds, says James Landay, a professor of&nbsp;computer science at Stanford University and today&rsquo;s guest on this episode of the <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/at-the-edge-podcast">At the Edge</a>. Hear his conversation with host and McKinsey senior partner, <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/lareina-yee">Lareina Yee</a>, about how to develop safe, inclusive, and effective AI.

The case for human-centered AI

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 theAt the Edgepodcast. 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. 

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 <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/at-the-edge-podcast">At the Edge</a> podcast. Cerf speaks with McKinsey senior partner <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/lareina-yee">Lareina Yee</a> about the genesis of the internet, the need to improve online accessibility, and the importance of accountability.

Cocreator of the internet on how to make the internet accessible to all

Nearly one hundred years of McKinsey’s insights and knowledge serve as the source material for the firm’s AI platform, “Lilli.” In this episode of the At the Edgepodcast, Erik Roth, a McKinsey senior partner and global leader of growth and innovation, joins senior partner Lareina Yee to discuss how Lilli was developed and thoughtfully executed—and why immediate access to the firm’s intellectual property has transformed the way McKinsey serves its clients.

Nearly one hundred years of McKinsey’s insights and knowledge serve as the source material for the firm’s <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/how-we-help-clients/rewiring-the-way-mckinsey-works-with-lilli">AI platform, “Lilli.”</a> In this episode of the <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/at-the-edge-podcast">At the Edge</a> podcast, <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/erik-roth">Erik Roth</a>, a McKinsey senior partner and global leader of growth and innovation, joins senior partner <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/lareina-yee">Lareina Yee</a> to discuss how Lilli was developed and thoughtfully executed—and why immediate access to the firm’s intellectual property has transformed the way McKinsey serves its clients.

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