The Future of Work has transformed. COVID-19 has made a permanent impact on how we work, where we work and when we work. Employee attitudes towards companies have drastically changed with regards to social, ethical, environmental, diversity and governance behaviors and practices. The business world is undergoing a period of unrivalled change. To lead in the path forward we must move beyond business as usual, companies must drastically change course to attract and retain top talent, meaningfully address ESG problems, make cultural changes to support the future and address all of the gaps identified during the pandemic.

The AI & The Future of Work Conference assembled a roster of visionary researchers, executives, and policy experts to examine and discuss the profound impact of AI and digital technologies on productivity, business, and policy. The Stanford Digital Economy Lab is a new venture within the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI), co-sponsored by the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. Our purpose is to research, measure, and understand the burgeoning digital economy and its far-reaching effects on how we live and work. We're led by Professor Erik Brynjolfsson, whose pioneering research examines the impact of information technologies on business strategy, productivity and performance, digital commerce, and intangible assets.