AI and the Future of Work
Host Dan Turchin, PeopleReign CEO, explores how AI is changing the workplace. He interviews thought leaders and technologists from industry and academia who share their experiences and insights about artificial intelligence and what it means to be human in the era of AI-driven automation. Learn more about PeopleReign, the system of intelligence for IT and HR employee service: http://www.peoplereign.io.
AI and the Future of Work
309: Dr. Seth Dobrin, CEO of Qantm AI, on the AI Revolution: Job Creation, Cultural Bias, and Preparing for Rapid Workforce Changes
Dr. Seth Dobrin, CEO of Qantm AI, is a leading authority in the AI business world. He was IBM’s first-ever Global Chief AI Officer and is known for his human-centered approach to AI in corporate strategy, culture, and talent. With a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Arizona State University, Dr. Dobrin's early work focused on developing algorithms for large-scale genetic data analysis, later transitioning to business solutions at companies like Monsanto and IBM. He now leads Qantm AI and is a key investor in responsible AI ventures.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- The role of responsible AI in corporate culture and how it impacts business strategies.
- Dr. Dobrin’s transition from molecular biology to AI and its applications in genetics and business.
- Insights into the future of AI regulations, including the challenges companies face in complying with emerging laws like the EU AI Act.
- The potential of AI to transform the workforce, creating both new job opportunities and eliminating existing ones.
- The ethical concerns surrounding AI, including attribution, bias, and technological colonialism.
- How conversational interfaces and AI-driven technologies will change the way we interact with the digital world in the next decade.
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