People Managing People

From Tools to Agents: Preparing for the Next Phase of AI at Work


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Most business leaders are still talking about AI as if it’s just another “productivity upgrade.” Meanwhile, the world building the future — massive data centers, AGI R&D, and winner‑take‑all investment — is sprinting ahead without guardrails, ethics, or broad societal input. In this conversation, researcher Christopher DiCarlo pushes executives to confront a reality most aren’t prepared for: AI isn’t a tool you add to the org chart, it’s a paradigm shift that will redefine work, power, human purpose, and morality.

This episode is part wake‑up call, part philosophical intervention. It challenges HR leaders and executives to stop asking “how much more productive do we need to be?” and start asking “what kind of future are we building — and at what cost?” If you’re still waiting for a miracle app to solve everything, this conversation will shift your perspective on AI strategy, ethics, and leadership responsibility.

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