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USC's Jeffrey Cole and Harlan Lebo on Google, AI, and Disruptive Innovation

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The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF

Jeffrey Cole and Harlan Lebo of USC Annenberg's Center for the Digital Future join to discuss their book Disrupters at the Gate and why transformative change often comes from unexpected outsiders. They explore how AI, digital technology, and shifting consumer behavior can upend even the world’s most dominant companies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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