Black Lake Technologies Founder Yuxiang Zhou: AI Is Moving Into the Decision Layer of Manufacturing
Black Lake Technologies CEO Yuxiang Zhou discusses the integration of AI agents into manufacturing decision-making processes. He emphasizes that the future of leadership involves humans co-piloting with AI to manage agile production models.
Why it matters
This reflects the broader industrial shift toward AI-driven automation in manufacturing, moving beyond simple digitization to autonomous decision-making.
MACAU , Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Lake Technologies Founder and CEO Yuxiang Zhou was invited to attend the Fortune Leaders Forum 2026 in Macau, where he joined the panel "The Leadership Agenda: The Road Ahead" to discuss how AI is reshaping leadership, organizations and industries.
For Zhou, one of the defining questions for leaders in the AI era is no longer simply how to use AI, but how to rethink the relationship between people and AI agents.
At Black Lake, that shift is already taking shape. AI agents are increasingly being used for reasoning, analysis and guidance, while human leaders continue to play a vital role in motivating teams, building trust and creating human connection. Zhou summed up the question this way: "How do you figure out the best ways for leaders and executives to copilot AI?"
The same transition is also happening on the factory floor.
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