How to Thrive When Automation Takes Over!

How to Thrive When Automation Takes Over!

Automation is accelerating. But trying to guess exactly which jobs disappear when is a waste of time. McKinsey reckons 14% of jobs globally could be automated by 2030. Other studies throw out numbers anywhere from 9% to 47%, depending on the sector and how fast things unfold. Truth is, we don’t know. History shows that […]

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AI Ethics in the Age of Agency: Who’s Really in Charge of the Future?

AI Ethics in the Age of Agency: Who’s Really in Charge of the Future?

This post was sparked by a thoughtful question from a General Counsel during a recent client session. She didn’t just raise a good point – she reminded me how rarely we talk about ethics in any meaningful way. And how urgently we need to! The speed of change is unlike anything we’ve ever experienced. New […]

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When Robots Play Football… Will We Still Watch Humans?

When Robots Play Football… Will We Still Watch Humans?

I’m working at Manchester City Stadium today. It seemed like the perfect spot to ask a future-facing question. Humanoid robots just ran a half-marathon in China. No injuries. No fatigue. Football’s bound to be next. (Quite a few falls and a bit of smoke emerged though!) So… if machines start playing better than we can, […]

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4/11: Meet Bob The AI Tutor: Generation Beta’s Personalised Classroom

4/11: Meet Bob The AI Tutor: Generation Beta’s Personalised Classroom

Imagine a classroom that adapts to each child’s pace, strengths, and interests – automatically and in real time. That’s what AI-driven education will look like for Gen Beta. In my Future Ready for 2030 Keynotes, I show how algorithms will pinpoint learning gaps and deliver bespoke lessons, transforming ‘one-size-fits-all’ schooling. If I had an AI […]

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16/16: “Hyper Localisation” – The Next Trillion Dollar Industry!

16/16: “Hyper Localisation” – The Next Trillion Dollar Industry!

As we dive deeper into the AI era, here’s one to watch: Hyperlocalisation. Imagine AI understanding your street, your neighbourhood – down to the tiniest details. Dynamic pricing at a farmers’ market based on fruit ripeness. A café opening earlier on rainy mornings because the data says locals stay close to home. Traffic automatically rerouted […]

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