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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on X   Share this email on Facebook   AN ARTICLE A DAY, PICKED BY OUR EDITORS Generative AI (gen AI) is rapidly evolving, and it’s about to take a major leap forward. We’ve witnessed the capabilities of gen AI across text, audio, images, and video over the past couple of years, and the next stage of gen AI is likely to be even more transformative. In the not-too-distant future, gen-AI-enabled “agents” could ease the automation of complex and open-ended use cases by acting as skilled virtual coworkers, working alongside humans in a seamless and natural manner, write Lareina Yee and coauthors in a new article. Check it out to explore the value gen AI agents could bring to businesses and how leaders can prepare for a new wave of productivity and innovation. Why agents are the next frontier of generative AI By moving from information to action—think virtual coworkers able to complete complex workflows—the technology promises a new wave of productivity and innovation. From information to action Quote of the day “If there’s digital growth that allows more interconnectivity, electronic trade documentation, and use of gen AI solutions, that could result in a complete change in how the freight industry works.” —Akhil Nair, senior vice president for global ocean freight at SEKO, on the biggest challenge affecting his business over the next decade in “SEKO’s head of ocean freight on the AI future” Chart of the day See today’s chart   ALSO NEW What should you be asking your team after the CrowdStrike outage? While companies scramble to address their resiliency issues, senior leaders should be thinking further ahead. Increase resiliency   Decarbonizing API manufacturing: Unpacking the cost and regulatory requirements A range of existing and emerging decarbonization solutions could help active pharmaceutical ingredient companies reduce their carbon footprint by up to 90 percent. 4 levers to lower emissions   Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, June 2024 The ECB cuts rates by 25 basis points as other central banks hold; economic survey respondents remain cautious amid global uncertainty and expect more cuts; and the EU adds tariffs on China EVs. See what’s notable   — Edited by Joyce Yoo, editor, New York Follow our thinking McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad or Android. Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. Copyright © 2024 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007