Seemingly overnight, AI-powered tools have popped up almost everywhere, reshaping societal norms and expectations at an unprecedented pace. From instantaneously generated content in creative industries to rise of AI in quantitative finance, to medical diagnostics and patient care, AI solutions are having a marked impact on how businesses operate and on the very fabric of the financial markets and workforce. In an era marked by “available on demand” and the pursuit of efficiency, how might AI’s integration in our digital lives evolve, and what impact might it have on livelihoods, jobs, and consumer behavior? How can leaders ensure that the benefits of AI are accessible not only to those who benefit from them most but to those who might be left behind? How can industries strike a balance between developing technologies and maintaining the human touch in their operations for employees and consumers?