Share this email
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.
By moving from information to action—think virtual coworkers able to complete complex workflows—the technology promises a new wave of productivity and innovation.
Quote of the day
—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
ALSO NEW
While companies scramble to address their resiliency issues, senior leaders should be thinking further ahead.
Increase resiliency
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
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.
