Episode 5: Neil Sahota
Joining me in this episode is IBM master inventor and advisor to the United Nations for Artificial Intelligence, Neil Sahota. He is the author of the bestseller "Own The AI Revolution" and has over 20 years of business experience. Neil works to inspire clients and business partners to foster innovation and develop next-generation products and solutions powered by AI. He has experience in multiple industries, including legal services, healthcare, retail, travel, energy, automotive, telecommunications, media, and government.
We discuss the impact of AI on leadership and the workforce. He explains that AI can perform tasks that require decision-making and can even enhance soft skills like emotional intelligence. However, he acknowledges the challenge of eliminating bias in AI and the need for diverse training teams. Neil also emphasizes the importance of using AI for good and leveraging its capabilities to shape a better future. He concludes by mentioning his new book on innovative leadership in the world of AI.
Here are some key takeaways:
AI can help leaders become better at emotional intelligence and empathy by analyzing data and providing insights that humans may miss.
AI has the potential to augment soft skills and improve communication, collaboration, and facilitation in leadership.
Bias in AI data is a challenge, but diverse training teams and conscious efforts can reduce implicit bias.
AI can eliminate layers of management by automating tasks and providing real-time data analysis, allowing leaders to focus on value-added work.
The role of government in regulating AI is complex, as regulators often lack understanding of the technology, while technologists focus on building AI systems without considering potential misuse.
