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Generative AI is changing jobs, expanding opportunities, and shifting how we lead.

“The next 25 years will be known as the period of time where we started to work with machines in a way that accelerates human thinking and capabilities,” Eric Horvitz says. For decades, Horvitz has been following AI in awe—from his neurobiology laboratory as an undergraduate student to today as Microsoft’s Chief Scientific Officer.

In this episode, Horvitz explains why generative AI is a tool most likely to contribute to human flourishing—that is, achieving our deepest desires. Human and AI collaboration will ultimately propel all critical industries, including business, economics, medicine, education, engineering, and law.

Horvitz is the latest guest on Microsoft’s WorkLab podcast, in which host Molly Wood has conversations with economists, technologists, and researchers who explore the data and insights about the work trends you need to know today—from how to use AI effectively to what it takes to thrive in our new world of work.

Three big takeaways from the conversation:

WorkLab is a place for experts to share their insights and opinions. As students of the future of work, Microsoft values inputs from a diverse set of voices. That said, the opinions and findings of the experts we interview are their own and do not reflect Microsoft’s own research or opinions.

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Here’s a transcript of the episode 6 conversation.

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