Australian Super Funds urged to embrace artificial intelligence after US roadshow

Australian Super Funds urged to embrace artificial intelligence after US roadshow

Australian Super Funds urged to embrace artificial intelligence after US roadshow

https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/big-super-s-silicon-valley-jaunt-an-ai-wake-up-call-of-a-lifetime-20260315-p5oajq

Publish Date: 2026-03-15 01:00:00

Source Domain: www.afr.com

• Goldman Sachs chairman David Solomon’s cautionary words about the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence struck a chord with Kelly Power, CEO of Colonial First State.
• After attending a week-long superannuation summit in the United States, Power expressed heightened concern regarding the pace of technological change.
• Power emphasized the necessity for heightened responsiveness and focused effort in managing artificial intelligence developments.
• The discussions held during her trip included a session in New York where Power voiced her growing paranoia about the speed of change.
• Power underscored the need for a tenfold increase in the level of attention and urgency applied to the management and implementation of AI technology.