Why Accenture Is Investing $3 Billion In AI

<p>Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are transforming careers and workplaces, according to Yazad Dalal, Managing Director at Accenture, on a recent episode of the HR Leaders Podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>Yazad believes the doom and gloom predictions about AI stealing jobs are overblown.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>"Historically, innovations like the calculator and Microsoft Office did not lead to mass unemployment, but rather opened up new types of jobs.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Don't miss this insightful discussion on how AI is transforming work.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq</p><p>🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast</p><p>👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Thanks to Pyn for supporting the show!</strong></p><p>Build your ideal employee experience journey and never miss a moment that matters with their FREE Employee Journey Designer tool. <a href="http://pynhq.com/hrleaders" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pynhq.com/hrleaders</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode highlights</strong></p><p>00:00 Episode highlight and introduction</p><p>04:18 How generative AI will revolutionise work</p><p>07:06 New jobs created by AI</p><p>09:25 Using AI in the flow of work</p><p>11:25 AI industry applications</p><p>12:24: Developing centres of excellence for AI</p><p>16:40 Common themes he hears from clients around AI</p><p>19:01 Augmenting skills with AI tools</p><p>20:11 Accenture's $3B AI Investment</p><p>21:15 How AI will influence managers decision-making</p><p>22:25 Giving up privacy for productivity</p><p>25:03 The Argonaut analogy for AI</p><p>29:01 The opportunity for critical thinkers</p><p>31:43 What all this mean for Accenture</p><p>33:52 Embracing AI as an opportunity</p><p><br></p><p>About HR Leaders Podcast: Join Chris Rainey as he chats with the world's top Chief People Officers, CHRO’s and industry experts who share their experience, insights, lessons