From Morocco to Meta How AI is Reshaping Power, Policy, and the Office

2025-07-09

Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore how Morocco is leading Africa’s ethical AI future with a landmark partnership and bold national strategy. Then we unpack new research exposing why today’s most advanced AI agents still fail basic office tasks. From there, we head to the classroom as top MBA programs like Chicago Booth embed AI deeply into business education. Finally, we dissect a major talent shake-up: Apple loses a top AI leader to Meta, intensifying the global AI talent war. From policy to product, and classroom to C-suite—this episode covers the forces redefi...

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we explore how Morocco is leading Africa’s ethical AI future with a landmark partnership and bold national strategy. Then we unpack new research exposing why today’s most advanced AI agents still fail basic office tasks. From there, we head to the classroom as top MBA programs like Chicago Booth embed AI deeply into business education. Finally, we dissect a major talent shake-up: Apple loses a top AI leader to Meta, intensifying the global AI talent war. From policy to product, and classroom to C-suite—this episode covers the forces redefining the AI landscape.

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How Morocco’s AI strategy is setting a new standard for ethical, inclusive innovation in Africa.
Why top AI agents from OpenAI, Google, and others fail at everyday workplace tasks—and what it means for automation.
How Booth and other elite MBA programs are reshaping business education around AI literacy and leadership.
What a major executive departure from Apple reveals about shifting power dynamics in the global AI talent race.

💬 Key Quotes from the Episode:

“AI, in Morocco’s hands, is more than tech—it’s a tool for sovereignty, equity, and transformation.”
— On Morocco’s National AI Summit

“Even the best AI model couldn’t pass 76% of real-world office tasks. That’s not automation—that’s a red flag.”
— Carnegie Mellon/Salesforce Study

“Booth’s new AI track isn’t just about tech skills—it’s about preparing leaders to drive ethical and effective change.”
— Professor Sanjog Misra, University of Chicago Booth

“Ruoming Pang’s exit is more than a career move—it’s a blow to Apple’s AI vision, and a bold bet by Meta.”
— On Meta’s Superintelligence Labs poaching top talent

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