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The summer issue of Smith Magazine is now out

Posted on July 13, 2018
The summer issue of Smith Magazine
The summer issue of Smith Magazine

Kingston, ON — From high finance to the factory floor, artificial intelligence is reshaping business. But no matter how smart artificial intelligence gets, humans still need to lead the way. That requires a new type of leader: the AI manager.

The surging demand for managers with AI expertise is examined in the latest issue of Smith Magazine. As Steve Thomas, Director of the new Smith Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence, says: “AI won’t replace managers, but managers who use AI will replace managers who don’t.”

Read the full story on Smith Magazine.

Smith Magazine, for alumni and friends of Smith School of Business, features school news, in-depth stories, profiles of fascinating graduates and faculty, as well as updates from alumni from around the world.

Also in this issue:

  • Gorillas and penguins and seals, oh my! Rahim Lalani, BCom'11, on how a first-year Commerce class inspired him to travel the world.
  • Drive my car: Ted Graham, MBA'96, is helping General Motors steer the future of transportation.
  • In search of good governance: Smith professor Paul Calluzzo uncovers the many ways financial markets are exploited.
  • Helping Canadians borrow “well”: Eva Wong, BCom'00, tackles consumer debt as co-founder of fintech startup Borrowell.
  • Fizzy favourite: Gerardo Galvan, EMBAA'18, has turned Mexican mineral water Topo Chico into a hit drink in America.