HBR IdeaCast The AI Skills You Should Be Building Now
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Sep 10, 2024 
H. James Wilson and Paul R. Daugherty, leaders at Accenture and co-authors of "Human + Machine," dive into the new skills necessary in the AI era. They introduce the concept of 'fusion skills' like intelligent interrogation and judgment integration, urging a balanced approach in using AI. They also discuss the ethical implications of AI, emphasizing a culture of continuous learning and human oversight. Real-world applications showcase how generative AI can enhance productivity, reshaping the workforce landscape.
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Generative AI's Creative Power
- Generative AI is revolutionary because it creates, unlike previous AI that only diagnosed or predicted.
- This shift allows for intelligence augmentation (IA), empowering humans to enhance their capabilities.
Collaboration Over Competition
- Don't view AI as a job threat, but as a collaboration opportunity.
- Embrace continuous learning and develop "fusion skills" to maximize AI collaboration.
Essential Fusion Skills
- Three key fusion skills are intelligent interrogation, judgment integration, and reciprocal apprenticing.
- These skills involve effective prompting, human oversight, and mutual learning with AI.
