The Only Constant Episode #30 | Pascal Bornet | Being irreplaceable in a world of AI
Sep 12, 2024
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In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom interviews Pascal Bornet, an expert in artificial intelligence and automation, to discuss the human side of AI in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape. Pascal's new book, Irreplaceable, explores how humans can thrive alongside AI, and much of this conversation reflects its key themes. Highlights from their conversation include:
Pascal Bornet is an award-winning expert, author, and keynote speaker on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation. He has received multiple awards and is regularly ranked as one of the top 10 global AI and Automation experts. He is also an influencer with more than two million followers on social media.
Bornet developed his expertise over more than 20 years as a senior executive at McKinsey and EY, where he created and led their "Intelligent Automation" practices and implemented AI and Automation initiatives for hundreds of organizations around the world.
For the past 20 years, Bornet's research has focused on the intersection of AI and Humans, where he believes the greatest value lies. He is a fervent advocate for human-centric AI, and he believes that with the right approach, AI can make our world more human.
He has authored two best-selling books, "INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION" and "IRREPLACEABLE," and his insights have been featured in prestigious publications such as Forbes, Bloomberg, McKinsey Quarterly, and The Times. He is also a lecturer at several universities, a member of the Forbes Technology Council, and a Senior Advisor for several startups and charities.
- How humans can stay human in the face of AI’s rapid growth by focusing on traits like creativity, critical thinking, and empathy.
- The role of AI in removing repetitive tasks, allowing people to focus on more meaningful and creative work.
- The concept of "AI obesity," where over-reliance on AI without human oversight can lead to poor decisions and a loss of personal touch.
- The importance of addressing the biases in AI models, which are often inherited from human data, and how to mitigate these issues.
- Pascal’s three key competencies—being AI-ready, change-ready, and human-ready—that are critical for success in an ever-evolving technological world.
Pascal Bornet is an award-winning expert, author, and keynote speaker on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation. He has received multiple awards and is regularly ranked as one of the top 10 global AI and Automation experts. He is also an influencer with more than two million followers on social media.
Bornet developed his expertise over more than 20 years as a senior executive at McKinsey and EY, where he created and led their "Intelligent Automation" practices and implemented AI and Automation initiatives for hundreds of organizations around the world.
For the past 20 years, Bornet's research has focused on the intersection of AI and Humans, where he believes the greatest value lies. He is a fervent advocate for human-centric AI, and he believes that with the right approach, AI can make our world more human.
He has authored two best-selling books, "INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION" and "IRREPLACEABLE," and his insights have been featured in prestigious publications such as Forbes, Bloomberg, McKinsey Quarterly, and The Times. He is also a lecturer at several universities, a member of the Forbes Technology Council, and a Senior Advisor for several startups and charities.