Leaders Meet to Discuss AI & the Future of Work at latest CXO Alliance

On September 21 we hosted our fall CXO Alliance event, convening top-level executives from Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 firms. This gathering facilitated insightful discussions on a timely and evolving subject, “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Work”, which not only influences the tech sector but potentially reshapes the entire work landscape.

Our CXO gatherings have earned a reputation for bringing together professionals from the public, nonprofit, and private sectors to share ideas, foster innovation, and establish collaborative connections.

Moderated by Elevance Health’s Chief AI Officer Shawn Wang, the event brought together panelists Erika M. Smith (manager of TechSpark Metro at Microsoft Philanthropies), Jomondre Frink (VP of information technology at Randstad), Irfan Essa (distinguished professor and senior associate dean at Georgia Institute of Technology), and Scott Geddes (managing director at EY).

The conversation provided invaluable insights on topics such as AI’s impact on employment, technical bias, government regulations, equitable access to funding opportunities, and training for underserved communities. The conversation helped provide some essential guidelines for navigating the AI landscape.

The latest research on generative AI and productivity from the McKinsey Global Institute finds that generative AI has the potential to generate value ranging from the equivalent of 2.6 trillion dollars to 4.4 trillion dollars in global corporate profits annually.

Key Highlights

• Geddes shared his perspective on EY’s $1.4B investment in an enterprise AI platform
• Smith highlighted Microsoft’s commitment to supporting local communities and providing education for under-served areas
• Frink shared strategies to meet the explosive demand for AI jobs
• Essa urged entities to implement AI responsibly to prevent the weaponization of misinformation

Other Insights

• Governance and cybersecurity are foundational in AI implementation, and we must balance both short-term and long-term considerations
• Embracing augmented intelligence ensures that AI complements human abilities rather than replacing them
• Quality outcomes demand the use of positive models, and for scalable solutions, meticulous planning is vital
• Identifying problems prior to AI implementation is a strategic approach
• Microsoft’s free AI training on LinkedIn opens doors to skill development
• Lastly, AI’s job-creating potential underscores the importance of proactive adoption and adaptation in the evolving technological landscape

Audience

Executives from many companies, including Capgemini, Zebra Technologies, RAAH Technologies, Google, Apparo, Startree, Elevance Health, Southern Company, Accenture, Insight Direct USA Inc., 3Ci, ETS Solutions, Georgia Institute of Technology, Espyr, Randstad, EY, Equifax, Graphic Packaging International, Chick-fil-A, Inc., Insight Edge Partners, Aptos, Bitwise Inc., Google Cloud, TCS, Sparq, CareerRise Inc., PwC, DC Consulting Service, LLC, Sysdig, CDW, Oracle, Schellman Compliance, AHEAD, Insight Global, Microsoft, Invoke Inc., Talent 360 Solutions, Trinity Health, and Smith + Howard, joined us for this insightful event.

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Thanks to Elevance Health for hosting the event and to our event sponsors, panelists, and all the executives who enriched the discussions. AI is shaping the future, and at TechBridge, we are committed to responsible, equitable, and transformative AI adoption.