EP 415: Future of Work - When intelligence is democratized, what skills do we need?

What happens when AI is more intelligent than humans? Alexia Cambon, Senior Director of Research at Microsoft says it's about focusing on your rarified skills. She joins us to discuss: ↳ What parts of our roles should we hand to AI? ↳ What are important skill in the short term vs. long term? ↳ And what can Taylor Swift teach you about future-proofing your career in an AI native world? Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Join the discussion: Ask Jordan and Alexia questions on the future of work Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineup Website: YourEverydayAI.com Email The Show: info@youreverydayai.com Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn Topics Covered in This Episode: 1. Microsoft's Research 2. Skills in the AI Era 3. Short-term Skills and Long-term Skills 4. AI Adoption and Use 5. Impact on Workflows 6. Generative AI Shifts Timestamps: 00:00 What skills do we need for the future? 06:14 AI will verify AI aptitude and emerging skills. 07:04 AI enhances technical skills; humans contribute lived experience. 11:44 Effective AI delegation skills benefit leadership roles. 15:09 BYO AI creates employee-leadership speed dichotomy. 19:20 Identifying generative AI shifts using data trends. 21:52 Copilot reduces email time, revolutionizes communication. 24:10 AI lacks personal connection, unlike Taylor Swift. 28:40 Ideas are priceless in AI-driven era. 30:12 Enjoy fresh insights and free AI newsletter. Keywords: AI management, soft skills, empathy, technical skills, future leadership roles, AI adoption, information workers, shadow AI, productivity, profitability, human creativity, storytelling, data analysis, unique human contributions, personal experiences, existential threat posed by AI, human connection, rare skills, AI aptitude, AI trends, large language models, democratizing intelligence, telemetry data, Work Trend Index reports, LinkedIn profiles, AI as a personal assistant, AI in email management, Microsoft AI Copilot, reskilling, Taylor Swift song. Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info)