• S6 Ep9: #72 Problem Solving, Enormous Data Sets & AI with Alexia Cambon (Senior Director of Research, Microsoft)

  • Oct 30 2024
  • Length: 44 mins
  • Podcast

S6 Ep9: #72 Problem Solving, Enormous Data Sets & AI with Alexia Cambon (Senior Director of Research, Microsoft)

  • Summary

  • In this episode Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones speak with Alexia Cambon, Senior Director of Research at Microsoft, to explore the evolving landscape of work influenced by AI.
    Alexia shares her journey from law to corporate research, highlighting her pivotal role in the Work Trends Index and the insights gained about AI's integration into the workplace. The conversation delves into the adoption of AI tools, the gap between employee enthusiasm and leadership hesitance, and the implications of AI on decision-making and cognitive skills. Alexia emphasizes the need for organizations to embrace AI as a new dimension of intelligence while ensuring that essential human skills are preserved. In this conversation, the speakers explore the multifaceted impact of AI on critical thinking, education, and workplace dynamics.
    We discuss the potential biases inherent in AI models, the transformative role of AI in providing a safe learning environment for students, and the emergence of power users who leverage AI for enhanced productivity. The discussion also delves into the importance of curiosity and persistence in effectively utilizing AI, the evolving nature of work as AI becomes a team member, and the implications for human relationships in an increasingly AI-driven world.

    About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
    Join the authors of The Curious Advantage in an exploration of how individuals and organizations can harness the power of curiosity to drive success in our new digital reality. In each episode, they engage in enlightening conversations with world-leading experts from a diversity of disciplines to bring to life the latest understanding of curiosity in a way that’s useful to anyone looking to embark on a journey of discovery, navigate challenges, and unlock opportunities.

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