AI and the Future of Work: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace, Business, Ethics, HR, and IT for AI Enthusiasts, Leaders and Academics

• 343: Can AI make anyone a developer? The changing role of coders with Kyle Daigle, GitHub COO

  Kyle Daigle is the Chief Operating Officer at GitHub, the world’s largest host of source code with more than 100 million developers and 420 million repositories. He joined GitHub in 2013 and later served as VP of Strategy and Chief of Staff to the CEO, playing a key role in the company’s 2018 acquisition by Microsoft. Kyle is also the public face of GitHub Copilot, the AI coding assistant launched in 2021 that now helps over 15 million users. Earlier in his career, he was a partner at Digitalworkbox and VP of Product Development at Geezeo.In this conversation, we discuss:Kyle’s journey from studying fine arts to leading operations at the world’s largest code platformWhy GitHub Copilot is about freeing developers to focus on creativity and solving meaningful problemsWhat it means to bring pragmatism into AI development and why usefulness always wins over hypeHow AI is lowering the barriers to software creation while keeping humans at the center of accountabilityThe responsibility of platforms like GitHub to protect users from flawed code and teach safe coding by designKyle’s vision for “ambient AI” and why the future should feel personal, context-aware, and privacy-consciousResources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Kyle on LinkedInAI fun fact articleOn How to Discuss Regulation for LLMs and Legal Advice for EntrepreneursPast episodes mentioned in this conversation: [With Patty Hatter, tech exec/board member/advisor] - On the best advice for women in technology 

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• 342: From Reaction to Reflection: Philosopher Anders Indset on AI, Consciousness, and the Path to the Singularity

  Anders Indset is a Norwegian philosopher, author, tech investor, and former Olympic handball player often called “the business philosopher.” He is the founder of the Global Institute of Leadership and Technology and chairman of Njordis Group, a venture firm focused on the intersection of humanity and exponential technologies. Anders has invested in deep tech companies like Terra Quantum and launched The Quantum Economy Alliance to explore the future of innovation. He brings a unique mix of philosophical insight and real-world experience to today’s conversation.In this conversation, we discuss:Why Anders believes our economy is society’s “operating system” and how AI might destabilize or enhance itHow we’ve built an economy driven by reaction rather than reflection and what it takes to shift toward more thoughtful progressWhat the “final narcissistic injury” means for humanity as we face the rise of superintelligenceWhy it's naive to separate economy from ecology and how the concept of the quantum economy offers a new way to align hyper-efficiency with sustainabilityThe difference between artificial general intelligence and artificial human intelligence and why Anders argues for enhancing ourselves before trying to replace usWhat the technological singularity really is, why it's misunderstood, and how Anders thinks we should prepare for itResources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Anders on LinkedIn or on his websiteExplore Anders’ published work, including “The Quantum Economy”AI fun fact articleOn How to Optimize Hiring Processes and Celebrate Cognitive Diversity

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• AI and Safety: How Responsible Tech Leaders Build Trustworthy Systems (National Safety Month Special)

  In honor of National Safety Month, this special compilation episode of AI and the Future of Work brings together powerful conversations with four thought leaders focused on designing AI systems that protect users, prevent harm, and promote trust. Featuring past guests:Silvio Savarese (Executive Vice President and Chief Scientist, Salesforce) -Listen to the full conversation here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/15548310Navindra Yadav (Co-founder & CEO, Theom) -  Listen to the full conversation here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/12370356Eric Siegel (CEO, Gooder AI & Author ) -  Listen to the full conversation here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/14464391Ben Kus (CTO, Box) -  Listen to the full conversation here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/14789034✅ What You’ll Learn: What it means to design AI with safety, transparency, and human oversight in mindHow leading enterprises approach responsible AI development at scaleWhy data privacy and permissions are critical to safe AI deploymentHow to detect and mitigate bias in predictive modelsWhy responsible AI requires balancing speed with long-term impactHow trust, explainability, and compliance shape the future of enterprise AI  ResourcesSubscribe to the AI & The Future of Work Newsletter: https://aiandwork.beehiiv.com/subscribe Other special compilation episodes Ethical AI in Hiring: How to Stay Compliant While Building a Fairer Future of Work (HR Day Special Episode)Data Privacy Day Special Episode: AI, Deepfakes & The Future of TrustThe Future of AI Ethics Special: Perspectives from Women Leaders in AI on Bias, Accountability & TrustWorld Health Day Special: How AI Is Making Healthcare Smarter, Cheaper, and Kinder

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• 341: How AI is Changing Education: The Future of Accessible Learning with Marni Baker Stein, Coursera CCO

  Marni Baker Stein is the Chief Content Officer at Coursera, the global learning platform with over 175 million learners and partnerships across 6,200 campuses, businesses, and governments. She leads Coursera’s content and credential strategy and manages global partner relationships. Before joining Coursera, Marni was Chief Academic Officer and Provost at Western Governors University, where she oversaw programs for more than 135,000 students. She has also held leadership roles focused on access, student success, and program design at the University of Texas, Columbia University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Marni earned her PhD in Educational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania.In this conversation, we discuss:How AI is shifting education from one-size-fits-all to personalized, contextualized learning tailored to each studentWhy microcredentials and stackable learning are replacing traditional degrees as the new path for lifelong learnersThe role of educators in the AI era and why they should be part of the solution, not sidelined by automationWhat it means for universities to stay relevant as learning becomes more modular, flexible, and job-alignedWhy GenAI is fueling demand for both technical skills and enduring human abilities like critical thinking and communicationHow tools like AI tutors, instant translations, and proctoring are democratizing access and preserving integrity at scaleResources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Marni on LinkedInAI fun fact articleOn How To Identify The Power of Product and Listening to Your Customers. Past episodes mentioned in this conversation:[With Dave Marchick, Dean of the Kogod School of Business] - On How AI is Changing Academia[Chris Caren, Turnitin CEO] - On using AI to prevent students from cheating plus lessons for leaders on innovation and team culture

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• 340: Critical Thinking over Code: Tess Posner, AI4ALL CEO, on Raising Responsible AI Leaders

  Tess Posner is the CEO and founding leader of AI4ALL, a nonprofit that works to ensure the next generation of AI leaders is diverse and well-quipped to innovate. Since joining in 2017, she has focused on embedding ethics, responsibility, and real-world impact into AI education. Her work connects students from underrepresented backgrounds to hands-on projects and mentorships that prepare them to lead in tech. Beyond her role at AI4ALL, Tess is a musician whose 2023 EP Alchemy has over 600,000 streams on Spotify. She was named a 2020 Brilliant Woman in AI Ethics Hall of Fame Honoree and holds degrees from St. John’s University and Columbia University.In this conversation, we discuss:Why AI literacy is becoming essential for everyone, from casual users to future developersThe role of project-based learning in helping students see the real-world impact of AIWhat it takes to expand AI access for underrepresented communitiesHow AI can either reinforce bias or drive real change, depending on who’s leading its developmentWhy schools should stop penalizing AI use and instead teach students to use it with curiosity and responsibilityTess’s views on balancing optimism and caution in the development of AI toolsResources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Tess on LinkedIn or learn more about AI4ALLAI fun fact articleOn How To Build and Activate a Powerful NetworkPast episodes mentioned in this conversation:[With Tess in 2020] - About what leaders do in a crisis[With Tess in 2019] - About how to mitigate AI bias and hiring best practices [With Chris Caren, Turnitin CEO] - On Using AI to Prevent Students from Cheating[With Marcus "Bellringer" Bell] - On Creating North America’s First AI Artist

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