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AI and the Future of Work: From Hype to Real Impact

Calendar August 12, 2025

Join two of the sharpest minds in AI and economics, Yoav Shoham and Erik Brynjolfsson, as they dive deep into the origins, challenges and future of AI agents in an increasingly complex digital economy. Moderated by Nick Thompson, this insightful and forward-looking conversation connects decades of experience to today’s hottest debates in AI development.

Listen to learn how to:

  • Where AI really is today vs. the hype — insights from decades of research on agents, large language models and the neurosymbolic future.
  • Why enterprises struggle to move from pilots to production, and the economic, reliability and control challenges that stall adoption.
  • What the future of human + AI collaboration looks like — from cyborg organizations to centaur benchmarks and how leaders should prepare their teams.

Meet the speakers

Yoav Shoham

Prof. Yoav Shoham
A computer scientist and AI pioneer, he co-founded AI21 Labs and is Professor Emeritus at Stanford University. His work focuses on game theory, multi-agent systems and AI.

Erik Brynjolfsson

Prof. Erik Brynjolfsson
Stanford Professor and Director of the Digital Economy Lab, Erik leads research on Transformative AI — systems set to reshape the economy — developing frameworks to ensure they benefit society. He’s also a Senior Fellow at Stanford HAI and a Research Associate at NBER.

Nick Thompson

Nick Thompson (Moderator)
A journalist and editor, he is the CEO of The Atlantic and former editor-in-chief of WIRED magazine. He focuses on technology, culture, and the impact of innovation on society.