AI is advancing faster than most organizations can adapt — and business leaders are under pressure to make the right decisions amid uncertainty, hype, and rapid change. In this conversation with Google DeepMind research scientist Richard Zhang, we unpack what leaders need to understand about how modern AI truly works and where it’s headed next, from emerging risks to transformative new capabilities. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 


Behind the scenes of how modern language models work, including tokenization and “memory” features. 

Why human oversight remains critical for nuanced or high-stakes decisions. 

When to use off-the-shelf models and when to consider building proprietary solutions. 

What leaders need to know about AI security risks, including email and data vulnerabilities. 

How agentic AI could reshape workflows, labor, and everyday operations. 


Resources from this Week's Episode - 

 

Register for the AI+HI Project 2026: https://conference.shrm.org/ai-hi-project  

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/policies/chatgpt-generative-ai-usage  

The AI Prompts Guide for HR (with Templates!): https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/complete-ai-prompting-guide-hr  



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