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Kasara Weinrich - The Anthropology of Generative AI in the Workplace
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Kasara Weinrich, Director of Sales Technology and AI Solutions Designer at ADP, joins us this week to discuss how organizations weigh generative AI adoption. As a PhD candidate in anthropology and social change, Kasara offers a unique historical perspective on how workers have adapted to technological disruption.
[0:00] Introduction
- Welcome, Kasara!
- Today’s Topic: The Anthropology of Generative AI in the Workplace
[5:47] What’s wrong with the world of work today?
- Historical patterns of AI innovation and adoption
- The impact of end-user involvement in generative AI development
[18:46] What are the implications of unregulated use of people data by generative AI?
- The importance of partnering with established global organizations
- Leveraging emerging technologies with a goal and strategy
[28:07] How does an organization prepare for generative AI adoption?
- Aligning expectations and involvement between leadership and employees
- Technology adoption beyond workforce reduction
[38:46] Closing
- Thanks for listening!
Quick Quote
“For certain work, generative AI can [augment and automate tasks] while bringing the human skills to the top, but only if it’s done strategically and not just because it can be done.”
Contact:
Kasara's LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
Dwight's LinkedIn
Podcast Manager: Karissa Harris
Email us!
Production by Affogato Media
225 episodes
Manage episode 465237595 series 2798463
Kasara Weinrich, Director of Sales Technology and AI Solutions Designer at ADP, joins us this week to discuss how organizations weigh generative AI adoption. As a PhD candidate in anthropology and social change, Kasara offers a unique historical perspective on how workers have adapted to technological disruption.
[0:00] Introduction
- Welcome, Kasara!
- Today’s Topic: The Anthropology of Generative AI in the Workplace
[5:47] What’s wrong with the world of work today?
- Historical patterns of AI innovation and adoption
- The impact of end-user involvement in generative AI development
[18:46] What are the implications of unregulated use of people data by generative AI?
- The importance of partnering with established global organizations
- Leveraging emerging technologies with a goal and strategy
[28:07] How does an organization prepare for generative AI adoption?
- Aligning expectations and involvement between leadership and employees
- Technology adoption beyond workforce reduction
[38:46] Closing
- Thanks for listening!
Quick Quote
“For certain work, generative AI can [augment and automate tasks] while bringing the human skills to the top, but only if it’s done strategically and not just because it can be done.”
Contact:
Kasara's LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
Dwight's LinkedIn
Podcast Manager: Karissa Harris
Email us!
Production by Affogato Media
225 episodes
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