WEBINAR: Lessons Learned from the Trenches: How AI Will Impact the Future of Work
Join SCN co-hosts Scott W. Luton and Elaine Benfield, as they facilitate an insightful conversation with AI strategist and proven expert Vin Vashishta, CEO of V Squared.
The discussion will center on the realities of AI in the workplace. It will feature Vin’s proven “been there, done that” expert perspective rooted in reality, not all the hype and hoopla that you’ll find across industry. We’ll tackle critical questions such as:
- Is AI just another wave of automation, or is it fundamentally different?
- Can we trust AI agents to operate independently?
- Will 80% of jobs really be automated in the next five years?
- How can supply chain leaders more successfully & strategically apply AI to drive desired, tangible results?
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights from the guru that Scott has named “one of the most brilliant voices on Artificial Intelligence in global business today.”
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