Author: Sandeep Choudhari

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How Not to Get in Your Own Way When Going on Your Own Way

Sandeep Choudhari

“We are all in our way, Chachu … Move.” That line from the Bollywood flick Aap Jaisa Koi is more than just a sweet moment between a niece and her uncle — it’s a mirror we could all hold up to ourselves. Because let’s be honest: often, the only real obstacle between us and where we want to go… is us. Not always in dramatic ways either. Sometimes it’s obvious — like talking yourself out of a job you’re actually qualified for. Other times it’s sneakier — like waiting for “the right time” (spoiler: it never comes). We tell ourselves … Continue reading How Not to Get in Your Own Way When Going on Your Own Way

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Why Even Smarter AI Might Still Be Socially Clueless

Sandeep Choudhari

Thinking ≠ Theory of Mind Let’s start with something basic — but deeply human. We humans just get that other people have thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and intentions — which may be wildly different from our own. This ability is called Theory of Mind (ToM). It’s how we sense when someone’s upset even if they say, “I’m fine.” It’s how we pick up on sarcasm, irony, and all the delicious messiness of human interaction 😊. By the age of four or five, most children begin to develop ToM. Before that, they assume everyone sees the world exactly as they do. You’ve … Continue reading Why Even Smarter AI Might Still Be Socially Clueless

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Navigating the Turing Trap: Essential Skills for the AI Era

Sandeep Choudhari

In 1950, Alan Turing introduced the Turing Test, which has been surpassed by AI like ChatGPT-4, yet true human-like intelligence remains elusive. Erik Brynjolfsson warns of the “Turing Trap,” where AI may automate jobs, concentrating wealth and power. To mitigate this, professionals should develop essential skills, including emotional intelligence, creativity, adaptability, and AI literacy, to ensure relevance in the evolving workforce. Continue reading Navigating the Turing Trap: Essential Skills for the AI Era

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How L&D leaders can leverage technological advances

Sandeep Choudhari

That ChatGPT has taken the world by storm is an understatement.  Today it is ChatGPT, tomorrow it may be some other tool – nothing is certain. What is certain though is that technology is driving what  L&D leaders focus on today – like never before, and even more next year. Here’s how L&D leaders can align and leverage technology to achieve business outcomes. While these are some, there could be many other ways to leverage technology for learning. Last but not the least, L&D leaders should drive a digital literacy program in the organization as preparedness for harnessing future technology … Continue reading How L&D leaders can leverage technological advances