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• October 13, 2026

Good morning from Santa Barbara, where we’re on Day 2 of the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit. We’re talking with leaders here about leadership, healthcare, geopolitics, media trends, trust, the next era of wealth—and of course AI. Here are a few highlights from conversations so far. On AI: Ruth Porat, president and chief investment officer