
Data, AI, & Machine Learning

Why Robots Will Displace Managers — and Create Other Jobs
While robot-adopting companies may shed some management and middle-skilled jobs, research shows that robots will increase employee head counts overall.
Bryan Hong and Lynn Wu
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Building AI Capabilities Into Portfolio Companies at Apollo
Thomas H. Davenport and Randy Bean






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Automation
Why Robots Will Displace Managers — and Create Other Jobs
While robot-adopting companies may shed some management and middle-skilled jobs, research shows that robots will increase employee head counts overall.
Bryan Hong and Lynn Wu

Automation
How Agentic AI can Transform Workplaces in the Middle East
One of the primary challenges in deploying agentic AI is striking the right balance between autonomy and oversight.
Jennifer George

AI and Machine Learning
Building AI Capabilities Into Portfolio Companies at Apollo
The private equity firm is working hard to bring the powers of artificial intelligence to the companies it has invested in.
Thomas H. Davenport and Randy Bean

AI and Machine Learning
What GenAI Tools Can and Can’t Do for Presentations
Mastering strategic storytelling is more critical than ever in the age of AI. Here’s how generative AI tools can support — or undermine — your next presentation.
Nancy Duarte

AI and Machine Learning
How Companies in the Middle East Can Get Payback from Gen AI Investments
Industry leaders say return on investment requires a systematic approach to analyzing appropriate use cases.
Suparna Dutt DCunha

AI and Machine Learning
Why Large Quantitative Models Matter More Than You Think
As generative AI captured the world’s attention, Large Quantitative Models are solving the hardest problems in energy, healthcare, and industry.
Liji Varghese

AI and Machine Learning
Global Leaders Urge Transparent, Trustworthy, and Human-centered AI
At GETs 2025, discussions spanned global AI regulation, trust, human rights, and innovation.
Jennifer George

AI and Machine Learning
The Agentic AI Shift: Rethinking the Role of Intelligence in Organizations
Agentic systems may assist, prompt, and even surprise us, but they are not ready to be left entirely alone.
Liji Varghese

Data & Data Culture
How to Get Proactive About Data Quality
The best way to improve data quality is to prevent data errors at the source. But that requires major shifts in mindsets and organization, as meal-kit company HelloFresh learned.
Kinda El Maarry and Thomas C. Redman

Data & Data Culture
How to Make Data Work Meaningful
Data is invaluable, but working with it doesn’t always feel meaningful. Four strategies can help make data work more engaging.