Industrial Competitiveness

China has become the world’s most important test case for the future of cars. Tesla, Porsche, Volkswagen, GM, Honda, Nissan, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are all facing pressure as Chinese automakers gain share with faster product cycles, lower prices, stronger software, and more locally tailored electric vehicles.

Big companies are hiring again, even after years of predictions that artificial intelligence would reduce the need for human workers. Why? The answer may lie in a critical distinction: AI's greatest impact may not be replacing employees, but amplifying them. As workers become more productive, companies can pursue new opportunities, expand into new markets, and serve more customers. The future of work may belong not to AI alone, but to organizations that successfully combine t