Nexus Institute for Work and AI: Research Deep Dive

About Nexus Institute for Work and AI: Research Deep Dive

Join us for in-depth conversations with leading researchers at the intersection of work and artificial intelligence. Our hosts explore cutting-edge research, practical applications, and the profound implications AI is having on the workplace. From automation and job transformation to ethical considerations and emerging opportunities, each episode unpacks complex topics through thoughtful dialogue with the experts shaping the future of work. Whether you're a researcher, practitioner, or simply curious about how AI is reshaping our professional lives, these deep dives offer valuable insights grounded in rigorous research and real-world experience.

Publisher

WRKdefined Podcast Network

Category

business · education · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Dec 2025

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

36 of 186 episodes have a transcript.

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   21 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   A Conversation about the Displacement Shadow: Fear of AI Replacement and Workplace Conduct

   Dr. Anya Sharma and Dr. Ben Carter discuss how AI adoption fuels job displacement fears, impacting employee conduct and organizational commitment, offering leadership strategies for a secure transition.

2. 

   18 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   A Conversation about Bridging the AI Dividend Gap

   Host Dr. David Autor and guest Dr. Anya Schiess explore how organizations can bridge the AI dividend gap by ensuring broad access, targeted training, and employee participation for shared prosperity.

3. 

   17 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   A Conversation about the AI Hiring Arms Race

   Host Dr. Anya Sharma interviews Dr. Ben Carter, a leading AI ethics researcher, about navigating the AI hiring arms race by focusing on demonstrable skills and evidence-based recruitment strategies.

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A Conversation about the Displacement Shadow: Fear of AI Replacement and Workplace Conduct

Published 21 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Now, Contrast that disaster with IKEA. This is the exact same technological challenge handled with profound humanity and business acumen. IKEA faced the exact same issue. They introduced an AI assistant to handle routine, high-volume customer inquiries. Like store hours, missing screws, basic order tracking. Right, the exact same type of routine work Klarna automated. But instead of firing the human beings who used to answer those questions. Instead of laying them off, IKEA took roughly 8,500 call center workers and fundamentally upskilled them. 8,500 people? They recognized that the AI had freed up massive amounts of human capacity, so they trained those 8,500 workers to become remote interior design advisors. […]

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