HR Happy Hour Network Responsible AI: Navigating the Hype and Reality
Responsible AI: Navigating the Hype and Reality
Hosts: Mervyn Dinnen
Guest: Martyn Redstone, AI Governance & Readiness Advisor
Summary
In this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, host Mervyn Dinnen talks with AI governance expert Martyn Redstone to explore the responsible use of AI in HR. They discuss the current landscape of AI adoption, common misconceptions among HR leaders, and the essential non-negotiables for implementing AI ethically. The conversation also covers the importance of vendor relationships, the risks of bias in AI, and the need for AI literacy within organizations. The discussion emphasizes the significance of augmented judgment in decision-making and outlines strategic priorities for HR leaders as they prepare for the future of work with AI.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding AI in HR
03:26 AI Capability vs Competence
06:37 Non-negotiables for Responsible AI Implementation
08:07 Vendor Relationships and Questions to Ask
11:17 Bias in AI
14:13 Building Internal Support for AI Initiatives
17:12 AI Literacy Across an Organization
21:35 Enhancing Human Decision-Making
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