Will AI take our jobs? It's the question on everyone's mind as AI races forward. In this episode, we explore AI's potential impact on work in higher education.

We discuss the evolution of roles, the rise of AI assistants, and the growing gap between cutting-edge tech and day-to-day realities in academia. One thing is clear: Embracing AI is essential for career survival.

AI and Job Evolution

• Discussion on whether AI will lead to job erosion or evolution
• Historical perspective on how jobs have transformed over time
• The need for workers to adapt and upskill in the face of AI advancements

AI Adoption in the Workplace

• Two camps: those who reject AI and those who embrace it
• The potential of AI to enhance productivity and enable higher-level work
• The implications of AI for various industries and job roles

The Future of AI and AGI

• The timeline for the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
• The potential impact of AGI on knowledge work and creative professions
• Strategies for individuals to prepare for the AI-driven future of work

AI Capabilities and Limitations

• Current limitations of AI, such as memory and multimodal reasoning
• Expectations for AI advancements in the near future (2024-2026)
• The emergence of AI agents and their potential to disrupt enterprises

Embracing AI for Career Success

• The widening gap between AI technology and workplace practices
• The importance of adopting AI to remain competitive in the job market
• Final thoughts on the need to upskill and make AI a companion in one's career journey

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Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Ardis Kadiu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/
https://twitter.com/ardis

Dr. JC Bonilla
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/
https://twitter.com/jbonillx

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