Episode 8: AI in Business: From Buzzword to Economic Engine

How is artificial intelligence transforming global business—and where is it just hype?In this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser is joined by innovation strategist Duru Özen to unpack insights from the New York Times feature “AI Will Transform the Global Economy — if Humans Let It.” They explore how AI is reshaping workforce strategies, redefining data ownership, and leveling global talent markets. From Salesforce's AI “agents” to the global rise of AI-augmented freelancers, learn what top business minds like Reid Hoffman, Marc Benioff, Richard Baldwin, and Xiaolan Fu say about the future of AI in the global economy.If you're a business leader, strategist, or just curious where AI is headed next—this is your boardroom briefing.