In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli first shares some of his perspectives on the transformation organizations and leaders will face due to advancements in artificial intelligence. Then Mahan welcomes Tom Taulli, AI author, investor, and advisor, to discuss the letter asking for a pause on the development of generative AI, the potential disruptive impact of generative AI, and the potential of AI agents built on top of Open AI's Chat GPT. They also discussed the need for serious conversations around AI ethics and the need for responsible AI. Next, Tom Taulli talked about the potential of generative AI, such as Chat GPT, for automation, customer service, and cybersecurity. He mentioned the concept of hallucination, where the AI can give false answers that seem convincing, and the importance of setting up prompts to get better responses. He also mentioned using generative AI for coding, image creation, and summarizing information. Mahan and Tom further discussed the implications of AI chat agents and voice cloning technology, including the potential for AI to deceive people and the need for regulation to protect privacy. Finally, Tom Taulli addressed some potential uses of AI in the workplace and what professionals need to do to stay ahead of the many changes resulting from AI applications in the workplace. Some Highlights:- Generative AI and its Potential Disruptions- Implications of the letter asking for a six months pause on the development of advanced generative AI- AI agents such as AutoGPT, BabyAGI, and their potential uses - Applications of generative AI in marketing, customer service, image creation, and cybersecurity- Rise of chat agents and potential social consequences - Implications of voice and video cloning technologies- The necessity for human input in AI systems- How and why professionals can develop new competencies as a result of advancements in artificial intelligence Connect with Tom Taulli:Tom Taulli Website Tom Taulli on LinkedIn Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website