227. AI in Finance | Preparing for the AI Revolution: Abundance or Catastrophe? with David Wood

Send us your thoughtsIn this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro speaks with David Wood, Chair of London Futurists, about the accelerating pace of AI and its profound implications for business, society, and the future of work. Together, they explore the near-term possibilities and longer-term consequences of artificial intelligence—from transformation to potential turmoil.In this episode, we cover:Why some companies struggle with AI adoption The rise of neuro-symbolic AI and the combination of logic-based and intuitive systemsBreakthroughs in video generation, self-prompting AI, and the future of AI-generated mediaWhat Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) could mean for jobs, skills, and human relevanceHow emotional intelligence and adaptability will be essential skills for leaders in the AI eraLinks mentioned:David’s Linkedin Learn more about London FuturistsLondon Futurists Meetups The Coming Wave: AI, Power and Our Future by  Mustafa SuleymanSupremacy: AI, ChatGPT and the race that changed the world by Parmy Olson Uncontrollable : The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence by Darren McKeeExplore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here.Subscribe to our Podcast!