In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Peter Scott, Futurist & Founder of Next Wave Institute and author of Artificial Intelligence and You: What AI Means for Your Life, Your Work, and Your World. In the conversation, Peter Scott shares his insights on the impact of AI on our lives and organizations, emphasizing the need for leaders to understand and navigate this technological disruption. He challenges leaders to reflect on their reactions to AI and encourages them to use AI to enhance their humanity rather than replace it.
Throughout the conversation, Peter Scott highlights the importance of ethics in AI and the potential for bias in AI systems. He urges leaders to be mindful of the biases that can be perpetuated by AI and emphasizes the need for responsible use of the technology. Peter also discusses the role of policymakers in guiding the development and regulation of AI, acknowledging the challenges they face in keeping up with the fast pace of technological advancements.
In this episode:
• Discover how AI is holding a mirror up to humanity, reflecting our strengths and weaknesses as leaders and organizations.
• Uncover the potential of AI to enhance human creativity, challenging traditional notions of what it means to be creative.
• Explore the ethical implications of AI and the importance of addressing bias in AI systems.
• Understand the impact of AI on different industries and sectors and how specific roles may be more prone to automation.
• Learn how AI can help organizations focus on their core purpose and delegate tasks they don't enjoy or excel at.
• Recognize the need for policymakers to navigate the fast-paced world of AI and strike a balance between regulation and innovation.
• Gain insights from experts in the field of AI ethics and understand the role they play in guiding businesses toward responsible AI use.
• Embrace becoming a conscious futurist, actively shaping the future rather than being passive observers.
• Reflect on the societal implications of AI, including its impact on jobs, mental health, and social media.
• Consider the role of AI in decision-making processes, such as strategic decision-making by CEOs, and the need for human judgment and empathy.
Connect with Peter Scott
Website (https://humancusp.com/)
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-scott-a7557/)
TEDx talk on Empathetic AI: Unlocking Trust Between Humans and Machines (https://www.ted.com/talks/peter_j_scott_empathetic_ai_unlocking_trust_between_humans_and_machines)
TEDx talk on How to Save Us from Being Left Behind by AI (https://www.ted.com/talks/peter_j_scott_how_to_save_us_from_being_left_behind_by_ai)
AI & You Podcast (https://humancusp.com/podcast.html)
Artificial Intelligence and You: What AI Means for Your Life, Your Work, and Your World on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Artificial-Intelligence-You-Survive-through/dp/0967987458/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1690997873&sr=8-5)
Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:
Mahan Tavakoli Website (https://mahantavakoli.com/)
Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/)
Partnering Leadership Website (https://www.partneringleadership.com/)
