Listen "Big 4 Consulting & AI with Ian McCain"
Episode Synopsis
Would you settle for a partial refund on a $440,000 report that used fake sources generated by AI?
That’s exactly what happened in what headlines are calling “The Blunder Down Under.” Deloitte reportedly delivered a government audit built on fabricated citations, and only after being caught did they admit the “sources” never existed.
In this episode of Leading Change in the Wild, Ema Roloff and Ian McCain unpack what this story reveals about the growing human intelligence problem behind our obsession with AI efficiency.
Here’s what they explore:
- How Deloitte’s AI blunder exposed a lack of digital literacy at the highest levels
- Why “AI-first” doesn’t mean “think later”
- What real accountability looks like in an era of generative tools
- Why leaders need to build critical thinking alongside AI fluency
This isn’t just about one consulting firm. It is a wake-up call for every organization chasing the next big tech trend without understanding the risks.
👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:
- Do you think AI tools are making us smarter or lazier?
- How is your organization balancing speed with accountability?
🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos on digital transformation, AI, and the human side of technology.
That’s exactly what happened in what headlines are calling “The Blunder Down Under.” Deloitte reportedly delivered a government audit built on fabricated citations, and only after being caught did they admit the “sources” never existed.
In this episode of Leading Change in the Wild, Ema Roloff and Ian McCain unpack what this story reveals about the growing human intelligence problem behind our obsession with AI efficiency.
Here’s what they explore:
- How Deloitte’s AI blunder exposed a lack of digital literacy at the highest levels
- Why “AI-first” doesn’t mean “think later”
- What real accountability looks like in an era of generative tools
- Why leaders need to build critical thinking alongside AI fluency
This isn’t just about one consulting firm. It is a wake-up call for every organization chasing the next big tech trend without understanding the risks.
👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:
- Do you think AI tools are making us smarter or lazier?
- How is your organization balancing speed with accountability?
🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos on digital transformation, AI, and the human side of technology.
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