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Pathfinders: The Changing Face of Leaders in Business

The journey to the top can be challenging, enlightening and everyone’s leadership journey is different. There are leaders that have made it to the top of their organizations or started successful companies, defying norms, that are driving change as a result of obtaining a position of influence.

Host Crystal Edmonson, senior editor of The Business Journals, will interview leaders from all walks of life who have broken barriers and are helping to change the face of business leadership and the businesses themselves. We’ll learn about their story, pivotal moments in their careers, what they see for the future of leadership, the social impact they’re making and advice for up-and-coming leaders.

By sharing their leadership philosophies, lessons learned, and practical advice, "Pathfinders" will bring exclusive access to top leaders across the country, equipping emerging leaders from all backgrounds with the knowledge and motivation to forge their own paths and drive positive change in their respective industries.

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Pathfinders: The Changing Face of Leaders in Business

Arnab Chakraborty, Chief Responsible AI Office at Accenture, on building responsible artificial intelligence, the impact of AI on the workforce, and keys to your career

July 18, 2024 • The Business Journals • Season 1 • Episode 5

In May 2024, Accenture appointed its first Chief Responsible AI Officer, Arnab Chakraborty, a new role and sign of the times. As Chakraborty shares, “this is the summer of AI.” As fast as artificial intelligence (AI) is catching on, ChatGPT recently passed 200 million monthly active users, Chakraborty stresses the importance of responsible AI and “making sure that you have got the right guardrails” in place.

In this episode of The Business Journals’ new podcast series, Pathfinders: The Changing Face of Leaders in Business, host Crystal Edmonson speaks with Arnab Chakraborty about responsible AI, how companies large and small should think about AI adoption, how AI will affect the workforce, and what he attributes to his career ascension into this newly-designed role.