“We are at the cusp of a new revolution where intelligence becomes free."

This is, by far, one of the most interesting ways to interpret how Artificial Intelligence (AI) has impacted humans. Almost every day, we are exposed to a constant influx of information, discussions around the potential and implications of AI, making it difficult to comprehend its real effect. 

People Matters CEO and Co-Founder, Pushkar Bidwai sat down with Jaspreet Bindra, Founder, AI&Beyond, which builds AI literacy in organisations; and Tech Whisperer Ltd, for an in-depth conversation around advanced technologies like AI and the evolving role of CHROs in the era of AI agents and AI talents.

Despite AI existing for decades, the world was taken by storm with the advent of ChatGPT, a AI chatbot technology, developed by Open AI in Nov 2022. Since then, we have been listening to diverse opinions on how AI will change the way we work to the extent of replacing human jobs. But how much of it holds true?

This conservation is an eye-opener of sorts and touches upon different facets of AI – AI as a philosophy, as an enabler and an opportunity. Despite fears that AI will take away human traits like creativity, emotion, and cognitive ability, Jaspreet argues that it will force us to rediscover these traits.

“The more AI comes in, the more human we will have to become,” he says. “It’s not AI which will take your jobs, it’s a human being using AI,” he adds.  

This exclusive interaction is part of People Matter’s new video podcast series Humanscope that features unique journeys and achievements of extraordinary individuals who continue to innovate, inspire, and lead.

The first episode featuring Jaspreet talks about how AI is democratising technology and levelling the playing field. Calling some of his thoughts provocative, Jaspreet says using AI doesn’t require upskilling or deep expertise but “literacy” about how to use it. 

He believes that Generative AI has the potential to enable millions (of humans) to become creators and generate income. Talking about the plethora of opportunities that AI has given way to, he says software engineering, once limited to an elite few, is now accessible to anyone who can write a prompt—effectively turning natural language into code.

The podcast also touches upon the significance of having CHROs at the table and how GenAI can act as a catalyst for this organisational change. Giving a glimpse into how CEO and CFO’s role will change in the future, Jaspreet is confident that 2025 will be the year of “Agentic AI," where AI systems will have the power to act, and not just suggest. 

AI will redefine diversity with future teams consisting of both humans and AI agents, he visualises. “We will see this (change) in 2025 and how do you (organisations) manage that and ensure AI and human beings work well together,” he says.

Organisations will need to manage a blend of human employees and AI agents, requiring CHROs to rethink talent management and change strategies, he adds.

Jaspreet pictures future start ups with the rise of “one-person unicorns”. “Future startups may have a single human founder but leverage hundreds of AI agents, potentially building billion-dollar businesses.”

The rise of AI-driven companies will fundamentally alter business models, workforce dynamics, and leadership approaches. He is optimistic that AI and data is going to build new powers and make some of the old powers go away by 2030.

To get more insights from the Humanscope Podcast, click to watch the full conversation on People Matters Youtube channel.

The next episode of Humanscope will feature Lauren Huntington, Solution Strategy Leader at Qualtrics. Stay tuned to our new podcast series to explore stories that explore the limitless potential of human talent—the creativity, innovation, and leadership that drive organisations forward.