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Samsung's Strike Is the Question Every CEO Must Answer

Samsung hit $1 trillion on AI chip demand. Its workers rejected a $340,000 bonus and threatened an 18-day strike. The question they're raising—who captures AI's value—will reach every boardroom within 18 months.

May 8, 2026 · 15 min read
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Alex Goryachev

WSJ-bestselling author · Former Managing Director of Innovation, Cisco · Advisor, CSU AI Working Group · LinkedIn Top AI Voice

Alex Goryachev is an AI keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and strategic advisor, and a leading voice on the future of work and learning in the age of agentic AI. He has delivered 310+ keynotes and programs for enterprises, universities, and associations worldwide, with 98% of clients recommending him. As former Managing Director of Innovation Strategy at Cisco, he built employee-innovation programs credited with $1.1B in value, and partners with leading educational institutions — including one of the world's largest public university systems, the California State University — on AI, AI governance, and the future of learning. He is the author of Fearless Innovation (Wiley) and has been featured in Forbes and The Wall Street Journal.