Listen "Crafting Equitable AI Policies for Work and Education with Alex Swartsel"
Episode Synopsis
On this episode, I welcome Alex Swartsel, Managing Director of Insights at JFFLabs. We discuss AI’s role in the employment landscape’s transformation, highlighting the delicate balance between leveraging AI for growth and mitigating its potential disruptions.Key Takeaways:(00:16) AI’s transformative impact on employment.(02:35) The role AI plays in job transformation and skill enhancement.(04:30) The automation and augmentation of tasks by AI.(06:10) Rethinking education and skill development in the age of AI.(09:22) The significance of soft skills in conjunction with technical knowledge.(11:00) AI’s potential to customize learning experiences.(17:20) The pivotal role of community colleges in workforce training.(21:33) The imperative of reskilling and the government’s role.(29:51) Using AI for personalized education and career guidance.(35:09) Promoting AI as a tool for human advancement.Resources Mentioned:Alex Swartsel - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexswartsel/JFFLabs’ New Center for Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work - https://www.jff.org/The AI-Ready Workforce report - https://info.jff.org/ai-readyIMF Report on AI’s Impact on Jobs - https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/Staff-Discussion-Notes/Issues/2024/01/14/Gen-AI-Artificial-Intelligence-and-the-Future-of-Work-542379Thanks for listening to the Regulating AI: Innovate Responsibly podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation.#AIRegulation #AISafety #AIStandard
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