AI isn’t perfect and sometimes it makes us worse at our jobs. Jen Stave of the Digital, Data, and Design Institute at Harvard joins The Pre-Read to explore why even top experts can become less effective with AI, what “cognitive offloading” really means, and why the future of AI success depends on human culture, not just code. Watch to learn: How the “jagged frontier” changes AI’s reliability Why some workers thrive with AI while others falter The hidden risks of treating AI like a teammate What leaders can do to create a culture of safe experimentation Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Key Takeaways from Dr. Jen Stave 02:17 The Jagged Technological Frontier 05:28 AI's Impact on Workforce Productivity 08:42 The Importance of Experimentation and Culture 16:19 Cognitive Offloading: Risks and Context 22:40 AI as a Teammate 26:09 Conclusion and Farewell » Subscribe to Workiva: https://www.youtube.com/@Workiva Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK) powers transparency, accountability and trust. Finance, accounting, sustainability, risk and audit teams from more than 6,000 organizations worldwide rely on Workiva for their mission critical work. We transform how customers connect data, unify processes, and empower teams in a secure, audit-ready, AI-powered, collaborative platform. Learn more at workiva.com. Connect with Workiva Online! » Visit Workiva.com: https://www.workiva.com/ » Follow Workiva on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workiva/ » Follow Workiva on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workiva/ » Check out the Workiva podcast, “The Pre-Read”: https://www.workiva.com/podcast/the-pre-read

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