🚨 New Fast Company Executive Board article! My advice for the next generation of business leaders? EMBRACE AI, BUT LEAD WITH HUMANITY. “Do not fear AI; embrace it. Work with it so that you are not replaced by it. There is so much that can be done with the help of AI that can
ICYMI: Klarna replaced its CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, with an AI clone to report earnings for the first quarter of 2025. Klarna is the biggest Pay in 4 installments loan provider in the U.S. https://t.co/51APFaeSEP
El CEO de Klarna que despidió a 700 empleados por una IA ahora usa una para reemplazarse a sí mismo https://t.co/mE8LiXYNUa
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, speaking at Computex 2025 and in multiple interviews, emphasized that artificial intelligence (AI) should be viewed as a tool to enhance human decision-making rather than replace it. Huang urged professionals and companies to embrace AI as teammates, highlighting that key elements of human agency, such as setting goals and adapting to change, remain beyond the reach of machines. Huang addressed concerns about AI-driven job losses, stating that the real risk lies in falling behind those who adopt the technology. He noted that AI is essential for global economic growth, especially in the context of labor shortages and aging populations, and called for AI to be integrated as a companion and assistant in professional settings. At Computex, Huang also discussed Nvidia's new enterprise AI servers and the company's strategy to expand AI infrastructure worldwide. He commented on U.S. export controls on AI technology, arguing that such restrictions have reduced Nvidia's market share in China and encouraged local competitors, ultimately calling the policy ineffective. Separately, Klarna, the largest 'Pay in 4' loan provider in the U.S., used an AI clone of CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski to present its Q1 2025 earnings. Klarna reported 100 million active consumers, a 15% year-over-year revenue increase to $701 million, and an adjusted operating profit of $3 million for its fourth profitable quarter in a row, although it also posted a net loss of $99 million for the quarter. Klarna has attributed much of its growth and efficiency to AI adoption, with 96% of its 3,000 employees using AI daily, a 152% increase in revenue per employee since Q1 2023, and a target of $1 million revenue per employee. The company previously reduced its workforce by 40%, including the elimination of 700 customer service roles, as part of its shift toward AI-driven operations. AI is used across marketing, product development, and customer support. Klarna paused its IPO plans earlier this year. Zoom CEO Eric Yuan also used an AI avatar for an earnings call.