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IMD AI Safety Clock moves to 15 minutes to midnight as AI risks accelerate
The AI Safety Clock enters the critical risk zone as autonomous agents gain authority, military AI expands, and AGI-related risks accelerate....
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RWE’s Markus Krebber on building energy reserves to keep focused on the long term
The RWE CEO tells Jean-François Manzoni how he is reshaping the power company to drive the energy transition and why leaders need to always keep something in the tank to remain resilient....
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How concession-making helps forge stronger relationships
April 29, 2024 • by George Kohlrieser in Audio articles • 5 min read
Expert guidance on how and when to make concessions to foster healthy relationships and encourage a collaborative working environment....
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In the GenAI race, who will prevail? Expert tips for backing the winners
A flurry of venture capital activity presents investors with a challenge: how to distinguish genuine innovators from opportunistic players capitalizing on the AI hype. Enter Harshul Sanghi, a seasoned technology investor with...
The AI Dilemma: If we are as gods, we may as well get good at it
April 26, 2024 • by José Parra Moyano in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read
AI holds incredible promise to improve virtually every aspect of our lives, but we can't ignore its risks, mishaps, and misuses, author Art Kleiner tells José Parra Moyano....
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The challenge of setting ambitious targets as a leader
April 26, 2024 • by Angelica Adamski in Audio articles • 5 min read
Executive coach Angelica Adamski shares the challenges facing Lyndsey in aligning and leading a new and globally dispersed sales team....
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AI: a dystopian future for academic freedom?
April 23, 2024 • by Jerry Davis in Artificial Intelligence • 9 min read
GenAI can deliver cost and productivity benefits for colleges and students, but there is a dark side....
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AI and the hidden climate cost of ‘dark data’
April 22, 2024 • by José Parra Moyano, Christine Legner, Konrad Schulte in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read
Training and fine-tuning AI models requires troves of data, but storing and processing that data is financially and environmentally costly. Here are three ways to address the problem....
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How maritime owners can address overconfidence and make sound decisions
In many ways, overconfidence is advantageous to business owners – but it also carries risks. Taking the time to become aware of how you think and being mindful of the stories you...
Tesla’s crossroads: Can Elon Musk’s stock-market darling retain an edge over rivals?
The EV pioneer’s once-unrivaled dominance is being tested by declining sales, fierce competition, and questions about its commitment to sustainability and innovation. IMD’s Michael Wade examines Tesla’s strategic direction and leadership. ...
How to build trust in high-stakes conversations: 3 lessons from military experience
From the war room to the boardroom, tensions run high when decisions have profound consequences. Trust often emerges as a linchpin for success in these high-stakes conversations. But what exactly is trust...
Five types of questions for better strategic decision-making
When facing uncertainty, effective leaders ask smart questions. But what does this mean? Through extensive research and collaboration with executives, we’ve identified five types of questions for better straategic decision-making....
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