WorkCookie - Get Ahead with Industrial/Organizational Psychology in the Workplace Ep. 285 - Beyond the Hype: Redefining Work in the Age of Intelligence
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Dec 1, 2025 Staci Lee, a Recruiter focused on hiring practices, warns about AI's potential to amplify bias in recruitment unless approached thoughtfully. Dr. Emi Barresi, a practitioner in human-centric leadership, emphasizes the need for ethical frameworks in AI adoption. They explore how technology should enhance our humanity rather than replace it. The conversation highlights the importance of adaptability in the workforce and the need for strategic foresight to align AI with organizational values for responsible decision-making.
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AI As An Amplifying Tool
- AI is primarily a tool that amplifies human capability rather than a wholesale replacement.
- Nick urges calm, discernment, and learning to use the tool responsibly.
LLMs Are Predictive, Not Intelligent
- Tom clarifies that current systems are large language models doing predictive text, not true intelligence.
- He warns that misuse and blind trust cause errors like veterans submitting unedited AI outputs.
Veterans Submitting Unedited AI Forms
- Tom recounts veterans submitting AI-generated forms without editing, causing errors.
- He uses this to show why humans must read and correct AI outputs before submission.