AI Won’t Replace You… But Someone Using AI Will

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/ai-wont-replace-you-but-someone-using-ai-willEpisode Video Link: Today, Johnny Austin, Founder and CEO of Recursive Funk, breaks down the truth about AI, productivity, and the future of work in a way most leaders are avoiding.In this conversation recorded at Huston-Tillotson University, Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed challenge the hype, fear, and misinformation surrounding artificial intelligence. What emerges is a clear takeaway: AI is not a shortcut. It is a multiplier, and those who learn to use it will quickly set themselves apart.From workforce disruption and AI bias to leadership accountability and the limits of automation, this episode unpacks what it really takes to stay relevant in a rapidly shifting landscape.This is not about AI replacing people. It is about people who understand AI replacing those who do not.What You Will LearnWhy AI requires discipline, strategy, and intentional use, not shortcuts How AI bias impacts outcomes and why representation matters in development The role of human judgment and accountability in an AI-driven world How to position yourself to stay competitive as AI reshapes the workforce ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Introduction and framing the AI conversation02:10 Johnny Austin’s background and entry into tech06:30 Fear versus opportunity in AI adoption12:00 Measuring AI effectiveness and business impact15:00 Bias, representation, and cultural implications18:30 Human judgment, accountability, and the limits of AI21:00 The real gap, who is building AI and why it matters🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updatessubscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit"if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebookThis episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .