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Top Ten │ Third Quarter 2023

Our top ten insights this quarter look at the rapid adoption of gen AI tools, a new approach to measuring software developer productivity, and more. At No. 1, an interactive from Michael Chui, Mena Issler, Roger Roberts, and Lareina Yee presents analysis by the McKinsey Technology Council on the most significant technology trends unfolding today.

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1. McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2023

Which technology trends matter most for companies in 2023? New analysis by the McKinsey Technology Council highlights the development, possible uses, and industry effects of advanced technologies. Get up to speed

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2. The state of AI in 2023: Generative AI’s breakout year

As organizations rapidly deploy generative AI tools, survey respondents expect significant effects on their industries and workforces. Dive into the findings

3. Generative AI and the future of work in America

Which jobs will be in demand? Which ones are shrinking? And which ones could be hardest to fill? Look ahead

4. Yes, you can measure software developer productivity

Measuring, tracking, and benchmarking developer productivity has long been considered a black box. It doesn’t have to be that way. Get started

5. What’s the future of generative AI? An early view in 15 charts

Generative AI has hit the ground running—so fast that it can feel hard to keep up. Here’s a quick take pulled from our top articles and reports on the subject. Stay up to date

6. Empty spaces and hybrid places: The pandemic’s lasting impact on real estate

Real estate in the world’s superstar cities has not kept up with shifts in behavior caused by the pandemic. The cities’ vibrancy is at risk, and they will have to adapt. Explore the full report

7. Some employees are destroying value. Others are building it. Do you know the difference?

More than half of employees report being relatively unproductive at work. New research into six types of employees shows how companies can re-engage workers while amplifying the impact of star performers. Address the challenge

8. Digital and AI transformation’s new playbook

Chatbots, cloud computing, generative AI—a company’s digital transformation has never been more paramount. Are you rewired to win? Dive deeper

9. Four essential questions for boards to ask about generative AI

Boards are responsible for how generative AI is used at the companies they oversee. Asking company leaders the right questions will help unlock the technology’s value while managing its risk. Ask the right questions

10. Tackling healthcare’s biggest burdens with generative AI

Disparate sources of unstructured data, which abound in healthcare, are now assets to power generative AI. Here’s how private payers and healthcare systems can use the technology to deliver care. Understand the potential

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