As companies introduce AI into the workplace to increase productivity, an uncomfortable paradox is emerging: people are often responsible for training the very systems that might displace them. AI ethics advocate Madison Mohns presents three leadership principles to embrace technological progress while prioritizing your coworkers' well-being — paving the way for a future where AI enhances human potential.

AI and the paradox of self-replacing workers

As AI spreads through workplaces, many employees find themselves training the very systems that could make their jobs obsolete. Recent research reveals that up to 80 percent of the US workforce may see parts of their work impacted by AI, with nearly one in five facing major changes. Yet, history shows that human ingenuity turns disruption into opportunity, as seen in the Industrial Revolution. By embracing transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning, teams can ensure AI enhances rather than erases human potential.