Editor's Note: What is shaping the future of work and economic growth in a rapidly changing world? Can artificial intelligence (AI) enhance human potential rather than replace it? In this episode of Leaders Talk, CMG's Zou Yun sits down with Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences (2000) James Heckman for an in-depth and wide-ranging conversation. They explore how AI is transforming productivity and examine why AI could augment jobs rather than displace them. They discuss China's economic development and look into the country's strengths in innovation, entrepreneurship, and human capital. Heckman reflects on his decades of research and engagement with China, sharing why he remains optimistic about its economic future.