Using AI at Work: AI in the Workplace & Generative AI for Business Leaders 86: Using AI at Work to Rethink How We Learn and Build Expertise
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Jan 12, 2026 Panos Siozos, CEO and co-founder of LearnWorlds, discusses the transformative power of AI in education. He emphasizes that while access to information is no longer a challenge, the focus should shift to critical thinking and structured learning. Panos warns against cognitive laziness and stresses the importance of friction and human guidance in mastering skills. He explores how AI should enhance rather than replace learning, the evolving nature of authority, and the need for professionals to adapt to keep their skills relevant in an AI-driven world.
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Information Is Cheap; Learning Skills Aren’t
- Access to information is no longer the bottleneck; knowing facts matters less than directing learning and developing metacognitive skills.
- Panos argues we must focus on judgment, creativity, empathy, and guiding learning rather than competing with AI on recall or pattern recognition.
High-Quality Learning Needs Friction
- Content becomes a fast-moving commodity in the AI era and can be shallow despite polished presentation.
- Real learning requires friction, challenge, interaction, and guided practice beyond consuming content.
Use AI Everyday, But Don’t Stop At First Draft
- Use AI daily and embed it into your workflows as a force multiplier rather than an autopilot.
- Don’t stop at the first polished AI output; iterate, challenge, and provide context to reach excellence.