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Kasara Weinrich - The Anthropology of Generative AI in the Workplace

2025/2/6
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Kasara Weinrich: 我认为组织需要对数据质量、数据治理、伦理使用、隐私和安全保持高度重视。组织不仅要实施技术,还要准备好提出正确的问题。我将组织分为三类:完全不冒险、冒险建立封闭实例,以及像我的组织一样采取有计划的风险。重要的是要看到这些技术的广泛应用,并将其视为一个整体,而不仅仅是一个独立的技术领域。如果组织努力采取这种有计划的风险,并找到正确的用例,那么这可能会成为我们历史上的一个非常酷的时刻。

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This chapter explores the current challenges in the world of work and how generative AI is being used to address them. The discussion covers the historical patterns of AI adoption, the impact of end-user involvement, and the need for strategic implementation.
  • Generative AI's reliance on data and adaptable organizational culture
  • The race to adopt AI without understanding its full applications
  • The need for strategic implementation of AI to avoid the pitfalls of previous AI cycles

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Kasara Weinrich, Director of Sales Technology and AI Solutions Designer at ADP, joins us this week to discuss how organizations weigh generative AI adoption. As a PhD candidate in anthropology and social change, Kasara offers a unique historical perspective on how workers have adapted to technological disruption. 

[0:00] Introduction

  • Welcome, Kasara!
  • Today’s Topic: The Anthropology of Generative AI in the Workplace

[5:47] What’s wrong with the world of work today?

  • Historical patterns of AI innovation and adoption
  • The impact of end-user involvement in generative AI development

[18:46] What are the implications of unregulated use of people data by generative AI?

  • The importance of partnering with established global organizations
  • Leveraging emerging technologies with a goal and strategy

[28:07] How does an organization prepare for generative AI adoption?

  • Aligning expectations and involvement between leadership and employees
  • Technology adoption beyond workforce reduction

[38:46] Closing

  • Thanks for listening!

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“For certain work, generative AI can [augment and automate tasks] while bringing the human skills to the top, but only if it’s done strategically and not just because it can be done.”**Contact:**Kasara's LinkedIn)David's LinkedIn)Dwight's LinkedIn)Podcast Manager: Karissa Harris)****Email us!)****Production by Affogato Media)