About this episode

Steve Brown discusses the impact of AI on business and society, emphasizing the need for a mindset shift to thrive in an AI-first economy.

In this forward thinking episode, Charles sits down with Steve Brown, a leading force in the conversation on artificial intelligence. A former executive at Google DeepMind and Intel, he helps people understand AI, its potential, and how it will shape the future of business, education, and society. His clients include Nike, Comcast, Bank of America, PepsiCo, and Disney, and he has been featured on CNN, the BBC, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal. His book, The Innovation Ultimatum, is a how-to guide on innovation and digital transformation, and his new book, The AI Ultimatum: Preparing for a World of Intelligent Machines and Radical Transformation, will launch this fall. Steve breaks down why futurists don't predict the future but instead analyze emerging trends to understand what's becoming possible, and what leaders must do today to stay relevant tomorrow. From building AI-first organizations to amplifying human performance rather than replacing it, he reveals the mindset shift required to thrive in an era of exponential technological change. Together, they explore the reality behind AI fears, the industries most at risk of disruption, and the opportunities hiding inside the…

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• business transformation
• digital innovation
• future of work
• technology trends
• AI-first organizations

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