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#SCSPTech’s recent Vision for Competitiveness report outlines a strategy for restoring America's economic strength. Here are a few ways we can maintain U.S. leadership in the tech competition: • Revitalize Manufacturing: The report calls for bringing back production capabilities and investing in advanced manufacturing. This public-private partnership approach is crucial to ensure U.S. leadership. • Strengthen Alliances: Building strategic trade partnerships with democratic allies will counter China's economic influence and safeguard access to vital technologies. • Preparing the Workforce: The future of work demands an AI-ready workforce. Equipping K-16 classrooms with AI tools by 2030 and creating pathways to high-tech careers are essential steps in this direction. #VisionForCompetitiveness offers a roadmap for a more competitive and prosperous future. Read more recommendations from Pillar 3 of the report here: https://lnkd.in/e8qyPDNY 

A couple of interesting data points from Teneo’s annual CEO and Investor Outlook Survey, which captures the views of more than 260 global CEOs and institutional investors representing approximately $3.4 trillion USD of combined company and portfolio value. - AI tops the list of technology investment priorities for both CEOs and investors, with nearly 80% actively investing in AI (a 20-point jump from last year). - As investors push for the development of higher quality AI tools at speed, CEOs grapple with security, legal and compliance risks. - With one in four CEOs reporting that they do not currently have the right talent to enable adoption of AI, investors believe CEOs may be underestimating the potential disruption within companies’ workforces. https://lnkd.in/e5fAeuTZ #aiskills #aimaturity

With just one day left until Maclean's Ideas Summit, we’ve been thinking about this year's theme, power, and its intersection with our world of eLearning. In particular, is knowledge power? In the context of rapid technological advances and especially the proliferation of AI, this question has never been more salient. As AI reshapes the landscape of learning, it will intersect with the dynamics of power in complex ways. How will it affect critical thinking skills? What are the long-term effects of relying on AI for learning and problem-solving? How will it affect cognitive development? In other words, in an AI-driven world, is knowledge power? And if it is, who is most powerful: us or our machines? We’re excited to hear from lots of fascinating speakers about the issues that are rapidly shaping our world today. See you there! EVENT DETAILS Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm EST Location: Luma, 350 King Street West, 2nd Floor, REITMAN SQUARE https://lnkd.in/gMWdCQJk #ArtificalIntelligence #IdeasSummit #SJCMedia

Fostering the development of the next generation of AI talent is a growing interest for today's business leaders. Programs like the community-accessible supercomputer, that Trace3 and NVIDIA's built in partnership with Chapman University, are accelerating AI talent development. Read more about what businesses are doing to support today's massive growth in local artificial intelligence activity in this article from the Orange County Register. https://hubs.ly/Q02DYMFv0

Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, recently delivered a compelling pitch to the World Economic Forum on why 2024 will be the year of AI. He argued that AI is not only a technological innovation, but also a cultural and economic one, that will transform every industry and every aspect of human life. Here are some of the key points he made: - AI will enable us to solve some of the most pressing challenges of our time, such as climate change, health care, education, and social justice. - AI will empower us to unleash our creativity and productivity, by augmenting our capabilities and automating mundane tasks. - AI will require us to uphold our values and principles, by ensuring that it is trustworthy, ethical, and inclusive. 2024 will be the year of AI, not because of the technology itself, but because of the human potential it will unleash.

It's about evolution and change, not simply replacement. Embrace the new without fear, while applying the wisdom of the past, to build toward a future that serves all. https://lnkd.in/eSAJKb4E

A thought-provoking piece by MIT Technology Review, the timeless debate on technological advancement versus job security is eloquently revisited. Drawing parallels between past industrial upheavals and today's AI-driven transformation, the article delves into the intricate balance between innovation's promise of prosperity and the immediate challenges it poses to the workforce. A must-read for leaders aiming to navigate this complex landscape with insight and responsibility. #futureofai #futureofwork #digitaltransfomation #workforcetransformation

It was a pleasure to host the CCA Global Leaders' Summit last week at our London office. Our CEO, Corinne Ripoche, delivered a powerful keynote, "Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Thriving in the AI revolution" that captivated the audience with ideas about the future of CX. Corinne challenged leaders to embrace curiosity and a willingness to fail. Her insights on the AI revolution drew fascinating parallels to the mid-century Space Race, highlighting the need for agility to succeed in this rapidly evolving landscape. Just like the race to the moon through the 50s and 60s, today's key global players like Apple (Apple Intelligence), Google (DeepMind & TPU), Microsoft (Azure AI & OpenAI), Amazon (AWS AI), OpenAI, Tesla, Neuralink, and China's backed research institutions & Baidu/Alibaba are all vying for AI dominance. This fast-paced race is attracting not just established tech giants, but also innovative startups and research labs around the world. Here are some further key takeaways: - The pace of AI change is accelerating - adaptation is crucial to stay competitive. The cycle of disruption spins ever faster, with yesterday's innovators becoming tomorrow's disrupted, as even 'Uberization' itself faces new challengers. - Leaders must adopt an entrepreneurial mindset and build teams with the future-ready skills. - The surge in AI investment presents a tremendous opportunity – don't miss out by being hesitant! - Building a diverse network of partners, from established giants to nimble startups, is vital for innovation. #AI #CX #CCAGlobal #CapitaExperience #LeadersSummit

Tech leaders will face a number of challenges in the coming year. There’s the impact of AI across the enterprise; there’s the challenging tech talent market to navigate; and there’s the ongoing pressure for the tech organization to drive more growth.