Ralf Weissbeck

Nov 12, 2024 | imd.org | Michael Watkins |Ralf Weissbeck

Before you start worrying about how to leverage AI, make sure you have a solid foundation of basic, up-to-date security controls and procedures in place. This includes the required use of multi-factor authentication (MFA), upgrades of software and systems to the latest vendor-supported versions, and rapid implementation of security patches. AI tools excel in rapidly processing vast amounts of data and detecting patterns but can miss the details or context of certain activities.

Sep 21, 2023 | imd.org | Michael Watkins |Ralf Weissbeck |Raina Brands |George Kohlrieser

In today’s changing economy, women are fast becoming a driving force. They shape spending and economic trends, but they also face challenges in securing their financial futures. For decades, the systematic challenges faced by women have hindered their economic participation.

Jul 26, 2023 | imd.org | Tomoko Yokoi |Michael Watkins |Ralf Weissbeck |Ralf Seifert

Projections of the impact of automation on middle managers run the gamut from bleak to hopeful. Recently published research revealed  that what will matter are the nature of current tasks and the flexibility of managers themselves, says Tomoko Yokoi. Intense debates over how a given new technology, or automation more generally, will affect the nature of employment have their own long history, going back to at least the advent of the typewriter and the assembly line.

Jul 12, 2023 | imd.org | Michael Watkins |Ralf Weissbeck |Howard Yu |Ralf Seifert

Uncertainty #5: The pace and extent of AI regulation remain uncertain. As lawmakers and regulators grapple with this new technology’s implications, businesses must navigate an evolving regulatory landscape. This changing terrain introduces new requirements for transparency and accountability, as well as potential unexpected costs and compliance challenges. As a leader, you must remain informed of these developments and be ready to adapt your strategies as needed.

Jun 4, 2023 | imd.org | Michael Watkins |Ralf Weissbeck |Ralf Seifert |Richard Markoff

In the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), there is increasing concern about the risks of uncontrolled advancement of the technology. In an article published in late May 2023 titled Model Evaluation for Extreme Risks, leading researchers from Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and non-profits focused on technology policy identified nine “extreme AI risks” and proposed strategies for containing them.