OpenAI: The future is looking great for AI, less so for humanity
The ongoing saga at the tech company highlights the urgent need for proper governance and regulation of the development of AI. Is it time for governments to step in?...
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Decisions about the future of AI shouldn’t be made by “dark personalities”
Traits such as overconfidence and narcissism, which may lead tech leaders to make bold decisions and take risks in the pursuit of growth, are dangerous in the context of artificial intelligence....
Want to increase the impact of your corporate philanthropy? Link it to your core business
November 22, 2023 • by Sophie Bacq in Governance • 8 min read • 
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Sophie Bacq speaks to António Calçada, Executive Managing Director of the Repsol Foundation, on how the model of corporate philanthropy is shifting from charitable giving towards investing in entrepreneurial ventures that can...
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Purpose-driven innovation: discovering and designing your own odyssey
Canadian photographer, visual artist and activist Benjamin Von Wong has gained global recognition for his powerful images that carry important environmental and social messages. Here he talks about the power of art...
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Beyond earth’s boundaries: a journey of innovation and leadership
Spaceship designer, serial entrepreneur, and space diplomat Susmita Mohanty has a unique vantage point on the world, having worked for space agencies and mega-corporations and co-founded three start-ups. Here she shares her...
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How will Generative AI impact jobs and productivity?
November 15, 2023 • by Amit M. Joshi, Michael R. Wade in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • Podcast available
Mike and Amit talk about the impact generative AI will have on the global economy and how long it will take for change to come....
It’s time for a new measure to assess capitalism
Traditional accounting measures often obscure the underlying health of firms and capitalist economies by ignoring the opportunity cost of capital and the potential value from R&D investment. Here we explain why these...
Vestas CEO: “Failure is always an option”
November 14, 2023 in CEO Dialogue Series • 9 min read • Podcast available
Henrik Andersen discusses with IMD President Jean-François Manzoni the challenges of navigating supply chain disruptions and soaring raw material costs over the past three years, and why he changed the wind farm...
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Four questions to ask while building a purpose-driven business
As purpose-driven businesses seek to solve problems for society, they must leverage their relationships with multiple stakeholders and stay profitable. The question is: How can they achieve their social goals at the...
Perfect the art of collaboration: Understanding partners’ needs and cultures
Teaching computer literacy to children in rural India means building cross-sector partnerships that create value for everyone involved. KidsWhoKode Founder and CEO Shweta Mukesh explains how she brings together diverse organizations to...
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