In this episode, we explore one of the biggest shifts happening in the world of work right now: the rise of people–agent–robot partnerships.
I break down insights from McKinsey’s new report Agents, Robots, and Us and explain what this means for UX designers, product teams, and anyone working in digital experiences.
We talk about:
• how work is changing toward human + AI + robot collaboration
• why most skills won’t disappear, but evolve
• why AI fluency is becoming essential for designers
• the seven new job archetypes shaping future workflows
• real examples of people–agent–robot systems
• and why UX will play a central role in orchestrating these experiences
If you're curious about how to work with AI in a practical, meaningful way, this episode gives you a simple and friendly overview of what’s coming next.
Mentioned:
• McKinsey’s Agents, Robots, and Us report
• Neo robot
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