149. The Economy of Algorithms [Prof. Marek Kowalkiewicz]

AI, in all its shapes and forms, has certainly taken center stage across pretty much every industry and profession. And let’s be honest—we are literally just at the beginning of what’s possible. But that’s the question: How can we, as individuals, leaders, and businesses, prepare for this next economy in terms of leveraging emerging technology to our advantage and upskilling effectively? This is what we discuss with today’s guest— , Professor and Chair in Digital Economy at QUT Business School, listed among the Top 100 Global Thought Leaders in AI by thinkers360, and recently launched his book "The Economy of Algorithms." With an impressive career that spans global innovation teams in Silicon Valley, research management at SAP's Machine Learning lab in Singapore, and fellowships at Microsoft Research Asia, Marek brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion today.   In this episode, we cover a lot, including: → The role of digital minions in reshaping industries → The significant economic changes driven by AI → How businesses can leverage AI to gain a competitive edge → The impact of AI on the workforce → The ethical considerations around AI deployment → The future trends we can anticipate in this rapidly evolving landscape   Connect with Marek: LinkedIn:   Substack Newsletter: Book: ___________ Want to become the Trusted Authority in your field by building and monetising your expertise?  Here are a few ways you can get started with my resources: 1.) Get your copy of my - Trusted Authority - From Technical Expert To Trusted Authority    2.) Check out the *brand new* 3.) Get your 4.) Book your complimentary 5.) Connect with Check out all show notes and further resources over at