Artificial intelligence continues to be the single most important theme for McKinsey authors. But the complex global outlook is also getting attention. In addition, our experts have considered other important topics, such as improving Black unemployment in the United States; the state of fashion; and why physicians can be excellent healthcare CEOs. Here are some highlights from the last three months:
Trust is the missing—and essential link—in putting gen AI to work
Fortune
By Erik Roth
The economy is walking a tight rope. What could trip it up.
Barron’s
By Olivia White, Rebecca J. Anderson, and Jan Mischke
Agentic AI isn’t always the answer
Fast Company
By Stephen Xu and Michael Chui
What we can learn from the shake-up in foreign direct investment
Forbes
By Kweilin Ellingrud
How can leadership evolve in a volatile world?
World Economic Forum
By Raju Narisetti
The next competitive edge in business? A new skill partnership between humans, agents, and robots
Fortune
By Anu Madgavkar and Lareina Yee