More and more, conversations with AI resemble those we have with our human colleagues: we discuss our skills, we assess our performance, we anticipate our evolution.
AI has crossed a course. It is no longer a simple additional business tool. She is moving from an automation logic to a real role of teammate, involved alongside human collaborators. And this in depth transforms our way of approaching everyday operations as well as strategic decisions.
How AI has gone from intruder status to that of a member of the team
Engineers are now spending their days anticipating the types of questions that users will ask IA systems, which shows how these technologies have penetrated our daily operations. This represents a fundamental change in our way of considering and using them.
A PWC study reveals that jobs that require AI skills increase 5 times faster than in other sectors. This peak of demand proves that the way companies valued this expertise IA has changed deeply.
What about the fear of being replaced?
Employees can be understood, fear a lot of being replaced. And this concern is not completely baseless, but the reality is a little more nuanced. Instead of a pure and simple replacement, there is the emergence of completely new trades: managers of AI ethics, trainers and system assessors who guarantee that these technologies operate in a responsible and efficient manner.
As the AI systems become more and more sophisticated, we need people who include both the technical aspect and the human aspect of the deployment of AI. To be successful, you need a clear direction, continuous support and a regular feedback … as with any member of the team.
In addition to the new professions created by AI, it turned out to be a powerful tool capable of making employees much more effective in their traditional role. The tasks that took several days or weeks take only a few minutes or a few hours, which leaves employees more time for innovation and strategy.
Empower human talent
Employees must be trained in AI, and give them the means to use it ethically, effective and (especially) keeping security in mind.
Any company that interacts with AI needs a fully developed strategy to ensure that AI benefits all team members. This can involve:
The implementation of targeted improvement programs that prepare employees to work effectively alongside AI
The reallocation of routine tasks at AI, to allow teams to focus on higher value strategic operations
· The creation of new roles capitalizing on specifically human skills, such as creativity.
The establishment of information feedback loops between AI systems and human operators
Welcome to the team
The AI will not disappear, and resist it will take you anywhere. What if, rather than fear, did you choose to adopt it? As AI’s abilities increase, efficient companies will continue to create synergies between the strengths of humans and those of artificial intelligence, in order to create a beneficial scenario for everyone. Considering AI as a complement to the skills of humans (rather than a threat to their work) leads companies to invest both in technological infrastructure and in human capital, with multiple advantages. Result ? A man-machine collaboration capable of producing what none of the two could accomplish alone.
But for it to work, it takes more than a good intention. Solid frameworks are needed that promote this cooperation, while ensuring human supervision and placing clear safeguards in matters of ethics and security. So, ready to take the plunge? It’s time to welcome AI to your team.
