London business School Hosts Critical Discussion on the Future of Human-machine Collaboration
LONDON – A series of discussions centered around the theme “If Machines Exceed Us” recently concluded at London Business School (LBS), bringing together leading thinkers to confront the complex questions arising from rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. The sessions, led by S. alex Yang, continued a pre-existing series exploring the implications of increasingly capable machines.
The conversations tackled tough, yet certain questions facing society as AI capabilities expand, fostering a dialogue about the future of work, innovation, and the very definition of human expertise. Attendees included Meng Yuan, Wani Zhang, Xu Zhang, and Yueyang Zhong, wiht acknowledgements extended to Qi (George) Chen, Jérémie Gallien, and michael G. Jacobides for their engagement. Stef Uccheddu and Zechao were recognized for documenting the event.
Yang, reflecting on a decade as attending the Trans-Atlantic doctoral Conference at Carnegie Mellon university – Tepper school of Business in 2012, described LBS as a “refuge for those who believe in bridging East and West.” He noted the school’s unique position in fostering global perspectives on technological change. A walk through regent’s Park with Yueyang Zhong prompted reflections on the enduring power of place and the lasting impact of meaningful connections, drawing parallels to both fictional narratives like Slow Horses and the poetry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, who once described the park as “a region of Arcady.”
