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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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5 key areas CLOs will focus on in 2022

Sandeep Choudhari

The onslaught of COVID-19 was a watershed moment for humanity. Things will never be the same and we now have a new normal. The microscopic corona virus has changed our lives forever. Let’s look at some impacts  on the corporate world –  Digital Transformation got fast tracked at all companies – by several years at some. The Great Attrition (or Attraction depending on which side you find yourself) continues to thrive. A great customer experience is contingent on a great employee experience today The nature of future of work is increasing in uncertainty by the day With all this the role of the Chief … Continue reading 5 key areas CLOs will focus on in 2022