Living longer and healthier can help people be more productive in the workplace. Here are three ways in which the US government and healthcare system can help. Source: McKinsey Advancing America’s holistic health

AI has generated explosive growth in the semiconductor industry, but only the top 5 percent of companies have benefited. How can the rest of the industry catch up? Source: McKinsey Silicon squeeze: AI’s impact on the semiconductor industry

Our April obituaries also include an architect behind New York’s High Line, an entrepreneur who shifted from dresses to dough, and a forward-thinking food scientist who cooked up a cocoa delight: Nutella. Source: McKinsey A self-made clothing honcho, a trailblazing female exec, and an enterprising NBA player

Companies are making big bets on AI. But it’s never just tech. It’s what you unlock with the tech. Source: McKinsey Future of tech services: Vijay Guntur on unlocking value through AI

To become a high-income country by 2045, Indonesia needs to create the right conditions for productivity growth and enable larger companies to thrive through capital deepening. Source: McKinsey The enterprising archipelago: Propelling Indonesia’s productivity

Wharton’s Peter Conti-Brown shares his perspectives on why the Federal Reserve needs political independence for its interest-rate decisions.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Why Fed Independence Is Critical

Professor Stew Friedman gives advice on how to live a balanced, fulfilling life in retirement.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Integrating Work-life Harmony in Retirement | Stew Friedman

Many industries depend on the government to finance infrastructure and research before a true private market can develop. In the case of space, there is still a strong need for public-private collaboration. But as costs drop to reach space, more private-sector companies can enter the market. Matthew Weinzierl is a senior associate dean and Read more about The Growth of the Private-Sector Space Industry[…]

US energy demand will surge over the next few years, with the sector facing six critical challenges. Here’s a glimpse of possible solutions. Source: McKinsey Powering a new era of US energy demand

Micromobility refers to lightweight vehicles—typically electric—used for short-distance urban transportation. These vehicles provide a sustainable and flexible alternative to cars, helping to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions. Source: McKinsey What is micromobility?