The Cusp explores how AI is changing the ways we learn and work. Hosted by veteran journalist Paul Fain, the podcast features interviews with decision makers and innovators who are at the forefront of this change.
Episode 3
“We don’t have to know everything about AI to make moves and place some bets.”
—Katy Knight
In the latest episode, we dive into insights coming out of MIT’s Work of the Future initiative, which is researching how generative AI can contribute to higher-quality jobs. Ben Armstrong, a research scientist and the initiative’s co-lead, talks with Paul Fain about what he and his colleagues are finding—offering a highly informed reality check on AI and its impacts.
Following Ben is an interview with Katy Knight, executive director and president of the Siegel Family Endowment. Katy shares her take on the research from MIT, with an eye toward helping educators and workforce development pros prepare for the ripple effects across society as the technology takes hold.
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