Ep. 118 The Long-Short | AI is no longer a future concept, it’s reshaping asset management right now
Published: 21 January 2026
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In this episode of The Long-Short, McKinsey’s Global Head of Technology and AI Kate Smaje cuts through the hype to explain where AI is delivering real value, what agentic AI could change next, and how asset management firms should think about talent, risk, and strategy as AI scales. A practical, forward-looking conversation for leaders navigating the AI moment.
Additional resources:
- Agents, robots, and us: Skill partnerships in the age of AI
- The state of AI in 2025: Agents, innovation, and transformation
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