This challenge, in part, is why my job title is now related to Information Governance and Compliance. It’s recognizing that data is a valuable asset and a significant risk. Grounding your AI in low-quality data is a massive risk
Yoga or mindfulness seminars are nice, but they won’t eliminate the mental health impacts of working 60-80 hours every week. If that’s your expectation, you are harming your employees. If your business model depends on causing this harm, don’t be surprised that people opt to do something other than continuing to work for you. It’s in their best interests.
So what you’re telling me is that AI chatbots can spout so much bullshit, so fast, and so confidently that they are incredibly effective at changing people’s political beliefs?
Think about it: if you’re getting interrupted by email, calls, instant messages, etc., every three minutes, and it takes longer than three minutes to get back to focused work, there is none. That is the reality for many people in the workplace. And then we wonder why projects get off schedule so easily. Project tasks require focused time that doesn’t exist.
With the demand for chips, processors, and memory from AI data centers, there’s a ton of money to be made, and selling small amounts of these same parts to computer enthusiasts is a distraction that isn’t worth the effort.
This feels like a small hand being raised in the corner of a deafening room, trying to point out the obvious. We’re only human. We need a break. That unsettled feeling you get every day at work might not be imposter syndrome or everyday stress, but the sheer exhaustion of knowing that you can never pause and focus on getting work done. The skills and knowledge you have now will be worthless tomorrow.