Humans in the age of AI

07/11/2025 47 min Episodio 130
Humans in the age of AI

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While AI will dramatically reshape work and careers – potentially displacing entry-level jobs and creating “companies of one” – the true competitive advantage will lie in taking a human-centric approach to AI adoption, where diverse teams maintain creativity, critical thinking and genuine human connection rather than simply automating away people to maximise shareholder returns.Larry Chao is the founding Chief Strategy and Operations Officer at trustme.ai, a startup building tools for AI governance. He’s also involved with nonprofits like Berkeley Skydeck and the Ethical AI Governance Group, where he helps empower the next generation of innovators to develop AI responsibly.Sunaina Lobo has been a Chief Human Resources Officer three times over, and is now a strategic advisor to trustme.aiand co-founder of Momentum Global HR, where she does strategic HR consulting with an AI lens.Three reasons to listenUnderstand the trajectory and implications of AI evolution, and what this means for teams and workflowsNavigate the human impact of AI adoption in your organisationMove beyond AI as a differentiator to focus on human connection and diverse thought as the true sources of organisational strengthEpisode highlights[00:12:47] The evolution of AI[00:16:55] AI and teams[00:17:37] Facts emerging from our continued use of AI[00:29:01] The case for responsible AI[00:32:15] The case against the "company of one"[00:41:50] Driving shareholder value while being human-centred[00:43:43] Suni's media recommendation[00:44:05] Larry's media recommendation[00:45:12] Takeaways from Pia and DanLinksConnect with Larry via LinkedInConnect with Sunaina via LinkedInTrustMe.aiSuni’s podcast recommendations:Pioneers of AIThe AII Daily BriefKPop Demon Hunters – Larry’s recommendationHumankind, by Rutger BregmanTrack and improve your team performance with SquadifyLeave us a voice note