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Hang Up and Hang Out: AI Agents Give Us a Phone-Free Future
Episode 32
Apps were supposed to make life easier to navigate, but they often create more complexity. Planning a trip can involve hundreds of digital touchpoints over several months. But new advances–especially…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Will AI Finally Defeat Chronic Diseases Like Alzheimer’s?
Episode 31
The pharmaceutical industry has yet to develop highly effective treatments for common chronic and neurological issues, like Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease. But GenAI promises to accelerate th…
Published on 5 months ago
If AGI’s a No-Show, What Comes Next?
Episode 30
The most enthusiastic AI evangelists say that in the not-too-distant future bots with artificial general intelligence (AGI) will match—or even exceed—the cognitive abilities of humans on pretty much …
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
When Nuclear Power Is Cheap—and Safe
Episode 29
We could be on the verge of a nuclear power renaissance. Climate change is one reason: nuclear power remains the largest source of carbon-free energy in the United States. Also, demand for electricit…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
When Hackers Hijack Your Factory Floor
Episode 28
In the future, hackers will have many new vulnerabilities to exploit, especially as industries move from legacy IT to state-of-the-art digital systems. BCG’s Vanessa Lyon looks at how cyber-attacks a…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
BCG Presents: The So What from BCG
AI Can Build Your Next Business—If You Think Bigger
Businesses are overlooking AI’s ability to create entirely new products and businesses. Beth Viner, who leads BCG’s corporate venturing and business…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Bringing Zombie Cities Back to Life
Episode 27
Cities have been struggling since the pandemic. In some—including Los Angeles and San Francisco—office high-rises have become “zombie buildings,” with vacancy rates of 50% or more. But many people st…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
When Layoffs Are a Thing of the Past
Episode 26
Even the most nimble and successful companies are sometimes forced to replace huge swaths of their workforce when business strategy changes. But layoffs come with costs: hiring and firing workers is …
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
When Indian Consumers Shape Global Trends
Episode 25
India has been experiencing a rapid transformation over the past decade. The government has made massive investments in physical and digital public infrastructure, and its share of affluent consumers…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
When Traditional Advertising Is Dead
Episode 24
It’s no secret the media business, which has long relied on advertising revenue, is in crisis. It’s not a stretch to imagine that few if any of the major TV networks, newspapers and magazines - the o…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago