Putting Humans Back in AI

Discover how human-centered AI is driving impact, transforming leadership, and redefining care through smarter, people-first strategies.

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In today’s Tech Pulse, gain insight into how:

  • Human-centered AI strategies can bridge the gap between adoption and impact by focusing on clear goals and aligning technology with business outcomes.

  • AI is transforming entry-level roles into managerial opportunities, requiring leaders to adapt workflows and create systems where teams can learn by orchestrating AI, not just using it.

  • Human-centered AI in home-based care enhances decision-making and empowers caregivers to focus on meaningful, high-impact work.

Each of these articles is penned by members of Forbes Technology Council, key luminaries shaping the future of technology leadership.

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Why Human-Centered AI Wins the Long Game

AI adoption is accelerating, but bottom-line results are often lagging. The missing piece? Many organizations overlook the critical role of people in their AI strategy. Without clear objectives, effective training, or alignment between human and AI workflows, businesses risk disillusionment and missed opportunities.

Here’s how to bridge the gap between AI hype and tangible impact:

🧭 Start with Outcomes, Not Tools: Focus on the problem you’re solving. Align workflows, tech, and teams to achieve clearly defined goals.

🎓 Invest in Training & Enablement: Upskilling and role-specific AI training empower employees to use tools effectively and responsibly.

🤝 Make AI Human-Centric: From oversight to collaboration, equip your team to guide and refine AI systems for long-term success.

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AI Has Made Everyone a Manager—Now Leaders Must Step Up

AI is reshaping the workplace, automating many entry-level tasks that once served as essential training grounds for future leaders. This shift has turned “doing” into “orchestrating,” requiring even junior team members to adopt managerial mindsets from day one. But this new paradigm also demands that leaders redesign systems to ensure the next generation learns to lead effectively.

Here’s how leaders can pave the way for an AI-empowered workforce:

🛠 Rebuild the Ladder: Redefine roles so juniors manage AI processes—setting inputs, refining outputs, and applying context—as their new form of apprenticeship.

🔧 Design Scalable Systems: Leaders must streamline workflows into systems that are clear, repeatable, and resilient, enabling teams to thrive instead of managing chaos.

🤝 Learn Together: No one has all the answers; leaders should join peer communities and councils to share best practices and adapt collectively.

The Case for Human-Centered AI in Home-Based Care

Home-based care relies on human connection, but this vital industry is under pressure from workforce shortages, burnout, and inefficient systems. AI has the potential to transform care delivery, but only if it’s designed to empower caregivers, not replace them. Human-centered AI can reduce administrative burdens, optimize workflows, and free up time for meaningful care.

Here’s how AI is already reshaping home-based care:

👟 Fall Detection as Early Intervention: Wearable sensors use AI to identify risks and enable timely health interventions.

🕒 Predictive Scheduling: AI-powered matching improves caregiver-client relationships and reduces turnover.

📋 Automated Documentation: AI transcribes visit notes and monitors care needs, saving hours of paperwork.

🗣 Natural Language Processing: Real-time scribing tools reduce administrative load and return focus to client care.

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