Exclusive Preview: The Human Edge – Global Perspectives on AI and Prosperity

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape economies, institutions, and labor markets, leaders around the world are grappling with a critical challenge: how to ensure that societies benefit from the technological progress without widening existing inequality gaps (or creating new ones).

Between November 2025 and April 2026, the GFCC surveyed leaders from 32 countries to examine how organizations and institutions are experiencing the human–AI transition. This global research, led by the Global Task Force on Human and AI, wanted to assess current levels of institutional readiness for an AI-driven economy, exploring opportunities, challenges, and strategic choices that could shape the path toward inclusive prosperity.

The findings have now been compiled into a comprehensive report developed in partnership with GFCC member Torrens University Australia. Titled The Human Edge: Global Perspectives on AI and Prosperity, the document captures how leaders across sectors and regions view the evolving relationship between humans and AI. It also provides strategic insights into the policy reforms, institutional transformations, and investments needed to align human capital with the demands of the AI economy.

On June 18 and 19, GFCC members and fellows will have an exclusive opportunity to access the findings firsthand and participate in a strategic discussion ahead of the report’s public release.

"The findings are both encouraging and urgent. At the center of many of the opinions shared is the need to enable talent development through an institutional overhaul across businesses, educational systems, and government programs—an agenda that has long been one of GFCC's defining priorities. For years, we have championed the idea of talent as the foremost driver of future competitiveness," says GFCC Founder and President, Deborah L. Wince-Smith.

Additionally, the document provides an in-depth analysis of the human capabilities that will become increasingly valuable in the years ahead, and highlights pioneering initiatives from around the world that are already demonstrating how humans and intelligent systems can co-evolve for benefit of global societies.

"At Torrens University, we are driven by a mission to create real life impact for our students, our partners, and the communities we serve. Our collaboration with the GFCC — particularly through the Global Task Force on Human and AI — reflects our belief that the future of competitiveness depends on empowering people with the capabilities to co evolve with technology. Together, we are shaping a more inclusive, innovative, and opportunity rich future of work,” says Prof. Aleks Subic, Vice-chancellor Torrens University Australia.

The report will be officially launched to the public on July 16.