JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ex-Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer says A.I. will torch the tech industry but 'strong trees' will survive and there will be 'healthy regrowth'.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sternlicht, Alexandra 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's insights on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (A.I.) on the tech industry, which she likens to a wildfire that ultimately leads to stronger growth. Speaking at the Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference, Mayer emphasizes that while the current upheaval may be challenging for some companies, it will result in a healthier industry overall. She advocates for A.I. regulation to be managed within the tech sector rather than by government bodies, citing the rapid pace of technological advancement as a challenge for effective regulation. Currently, Mayer leads the A.I. startup Sunshine, which focuses on enhancing personal administration tasks. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/07, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:164939667
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