Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed

AI in the Workplace: Michael Horn Hosts WGU's Future of Work Panel

Jul 29, 2025
In this discussion, Michael Horn speaks with industry leaders including Will Bass, a gig economy expert formerly at Comcast; Kara Wiekowski from Accenture, who delves into AI's role in workforce development; Wayne Duso, a former AWS VP, discussing AI's impact on leadership; and Paul Bingham, WGU's Executive Dean, sharing insights on the future of work. They tackle how AI is reshaping talent acquisition and development, compare its impact to past tech revolutions, and stress the need for adaptive learning in a rapidly evolving job market.
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AI as a Workplace Superpower

  • Will Bass sees AI as a "superpower" that enhances workplace abilities, especially for those less skilled in certain areas.
  • AI empowers entrepreneurs by allowing small teams to compete effectively through advanced tech access.
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Microwave vs. Smartphone Analogy

  • Paul Bingham uses the microwave vs. smartphone analogy to frame AI's impact as either complementary or revolutionary.
  • He believes AI is here to stay and will either enhance or radically change existing tools and processes.
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AI Accelerates Pace of Change

  • Wayne Duso highlights the accelerating pace of tech adoption driven by AI, reducing the time to embrace new advances from 15 to about 3-5 years.
  • This speed drives anxiety but demands rapid reskilling for workers to avoid obsolescence.
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