How can you use AI to your advantage?

How Can We Navigate the Complexity of AI and Ethics in Today’s World? Can an Intergenerational Workforce Unlock New Opportunities for Innovation? How Crucial Is Collaboration in Shaping the Future of Work?

Last week we were joined by Annabel Gillard, speaker, writer and researcher, who led a thought-provoking discussion on AI, Ethics and Organisational Culture, diving into the above questions and more.

If you have time in your diary to watch or listen to the full webinar, we highly recommend it! To get warmed up, find some of the high level takeaways below:

1. Ethical concerns and human oversight in AI

AI applications like facial recognition for security, social housing access or welfare fraud detection can lead to immediate, significant human harm if not properly managed.

2. Organisational impact of AI adoption

Dependence on AI may lead to skill loss within teams and could lead to challenges in managing training and talent development.

3. Environmental and social impacts of AI

AI has high energy demands for training algorithms, data processing, and infrastructure maintenance, alongside resource-intensive hardware production.

4. Generational differences in AI adoption

Younger workers (Millennials and Gen Z) are digital natives. They are typically more open to rapid technological change and have more of a disruptive mindset whereas older generations may view AI adoption with scepticism.

5. Collaboration as the future

Working together to address complex issues is more effective than duplicating efforts in competitive silos - how this is done specifically in the social sector is still evolving. 

6. Changing mindsets: From knowledge to curiosity

With the availability of infinite information, success now depends on adaptability, skills, and fostering a curiosity-driven mindset rather than just knowledge retention.