EDGE 2025 - Nell Watson: Copilots, Meatpuppets, Cyborgs, and Centaurs
Leveraging Disruptive Technology
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4m 20s
There’s a competition between the paradigms of how workers will use AI as the technology transforms workplaces around the world. We take a look at how responsible innovation grounded in privacy, worker co-design, and sustainability can create a mutually beneficial environment of increased safety and productivity for workers.
Key Takeaways:
- Agentic AI as Co-pilots: Nell Watson shared how AI systems are becoming more agentic, able to form sophisticated plans and act as "co-pilots" to assist human workers.
- Disruptive Agentic Corporations: The rise of "agentic corporations" made up of AI agent teams could be highly disruptive, potentially outpacing traditional companies.
- The Risks of AMS: Algorithmic management systems are taking over human tasks like hiring and firing, which can lead to issues like wrongful persecution and burnout.
- A Coach or a Concern?: AI can be a helpful trainer and coach for workers, improving skills and competence, but there are concerns about AI replacing human jobs.
- Striking an AI Balance: Balancing the wisdom of humanity with the power of AI is crucial to enhance, but never replace, human capabilities in the workplace.
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