Kasara Weinrich - The Anthropology of Generative AI in the Workplace

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Kasara Weinrich - The Anthropology of Generative AI in the Workplace
Feb 06, 2025 Season 9 Episode 5
David Turetsky

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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!


Quick Quote

“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.”

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