Kate O'Neill, the Tech Humanist, joins Ctrl Alt Lead to discuss why successful AI adoption depends less on speed and more on judgement, governance and keeping human outcomes at the centre of decision-making.
Is AI becoming a race that nobody can afford to lose – and if so, what does that mean for the leaders tasked with making responsible decisions about its adoption?
In this episode of Ctrl Alt Lead, Penny Horwood speaks with globally recognised author, speaker and strategist Kate O'Neill, also known as The Tech Humanist. Together they explore the widening gap between AI innovation and AI governance, the pressures leaders face to move quickly, and why organisations need better judgement rather than faster technology.
Kate explains why digital transformation should always be driven by business purpose rather than technological capability, discusses the environmental and societal implications of AI infrastructure, and argues for a more nuanced public conversation about artificial intelligence. She also shares insights from her latest book, What Matters Next, including her Now-Next Continuum framework for making wiser decisions amid uncertainty and her concept of "ethical acceleration" – moving quickly without sacrificing responsibility, trust or human-centred outcomes.
Whether you're grappling with AI strategy, governance, risk or organisational change, this episode offers practical guidance for making decisions that remain sound, in the face of uncertainty.