Source: Fortune
Summary
Leaders at a gathering hosted by Just Capital discussed how to manage the AI transition, with a focus on minimizing job losses and maximizing opportunities for prosperity. A CEO called for a “Manhattan Project” to address the labor crisis, while a poll showed consumers are optimistic about AI’s benefits but want companies to protect their data and prevent harm. The Edelman Trust Barometer found that business is the most trusted institution to handle AI’s impact, but there is a growing backlash against the people driving AI development.
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The strategy enters a familiar phase.
Leaders are acknowledging the potential negative impacts of AI, but the conversation is still focused on finding solutions that benefit business. The call for a “Manhattan Project” around labor is a nod to the need for urgency and collaboration. The fact that consumers trust business to handle AI’s impact, but are also angry and skeptical, highlights the complex emotions surrounding this issue.
The numbers tell a story of a growing divide between those who will benefit from AI and those who will be left behind.
Author: Evan Null
