The Business of Learning The Business of Learning, Bonus Episode: Preparing for the AI-Driven Future of Work
Aug 21, 2025
Nichol Bradford, a futurist and founder of Transformative Tech Lab, discusses the intersection of AI and human potential. She highlights the importance of responsibly integrating AI in the workplace with a focus on transparency and fairness. Bradford reassures that generative AI can augment human talent, not replace it, encouraging learning leaders to embrace this technology. She also emphasizes the crucial role of Learning and Development teams in preparing for an AI-driven future, addressing both the challenges and opportunities it presents.
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Career Bridge Between Games And Human Tech
- Nichol Bradford described her role at SHRM as executive in residence for AI+HI and her focus on human potential technologies.
- She also shared background running Blizzard properties in China and founding events focused on people-first tech.
Core Principles Of Responsible AI
- Responsible AI means people must know when and how AI is used and be able to trust its fairness.
- Trust, safety, and transparency are core to responsible AI in enterprises.
Automate Soul-Sucking Tasks First
- Use AI to automate tasks that make the "light in your eyes go out" to free time for creative work.
- Reinvest freed time into strategic projects or employees' growth rather than packing more tasks onto them.