According to a report by Deloitte, 56% of organisations have already started incorporating AI into their HR processes
Welcome to the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI), where technology transforms every aspect of our lives, including how we work. In this AI-driven world, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and potential that technology brings. However, as we embrace the power of AI in human resources management, it becomes crucial to recognise the importance of maintaining a human touch.
Literally, before 1950, the world was clueless and idea-less about AI due to various reasons. Jiddu Krishnamurti, considered one of the most intelligent persons of the 20th century, extensively discussed the concept of brain conditioning in 1886, emphasizing that human minds are deeply shaped by past experiences, societal influences, and psychological patterns. So, brains are conditioned; whatever is conditioned is limited. It means our minds are conditioned right from birth, and our thoughts are not our own. So, the question arises: can there be a totally original idea?
Mark Twain, the renowned American author, in 1906 wrote and expressed that “There is no such thing as a new idea.” This concept is most famously articulated in his analogy of the mental kaleidoscope: “There is no such thing as a new idea. It is impossible. We simply take a lot of old ideas and put them into a sort of mental kaleidoscope. We give them a turn, and they make new and curious combinations. We keep on turning and making new combinations indefinitely, but they are the same old pieces of colored glass that have been in use through all the ages.”
Christopher Booker, in his book The Seven Basic Plots, argued that all stories, from ancient myths to modern films, fall into seven fundamental categories. His 34-year research concluded that creativity lies in recombining these timeless templates.
Steve Jobs famously stated, “Creativity is just connecting things,” echoing Twain’s idea. He emphasised innovation as a process of remixing existing ideas, as seen in Apple’s designs. There is nothing new under the sun for thousands of years, suggesting ancient recognition of iterative creativity. But Twain’s and Co.’s perspective is part of a broader tradition emphasising recombination over pure invention. While not universally accepted, especially in scientific breakthroughs, it remains a foundational lens for understanding creativity in art, literature, and technology.
Does AI think or lack subjective experience or intent, or is its thinking algorithmic? AI generates outputs by remixing training data—it cannot originate ideas but rearranges learned patterns, aligning with Twain’s logic. AI merely reflects this limitation. Krishnamurti would see AI as exposing the mechanistic nature of human cognition. Twain’s scepticism about novelty and Krishnamurti’s distinction between thought and intelligence both highlight that AI’s “thinking” is a simulation, not an emergent consciousness.
But we have seen thinking beyond the perception that was already made. When Alan Turing posed the question “Can machines think?” in 1950, he ignited a debate that has shaped the 20th century. His ‘imitation game’—later called the Turing Test—wasn’t just a thought experiment. In 1956, a handful of scientists at Dartmouth College coined the term ‘artificial intelligence’ during a summer workshop. Their ambition? To replicate human reasoning in machines. The 1960s’ promise of ‘thinking machines’ gave way to the ‘AI winters’ of the 1970s and 1990s, only to resurge with today’s neural networks.
For those who don’t know how AI works: AI (Artificial Intelligence) simulates human-like intelligence using algorithms, data, research papers, and books. Patterns and computational power enable AI to analyse this data and learn from it. AI recognises images, patterns, videos, art styles, and languages, and when you ask anything to AI anything, it immediately processes the data and provides you with a new answer.
This rapid advancement of AI has sparked intense debates about the potential implications for the future of work and the role of humans in a world increasingly driven by intelligent machines. While AI has already demonstrated remarkable capabilities in various domains, the question remains: Will AI replace humans?
The prompts explicitly tell the AI what to do, often in a step-by-step manner. Tasks requiring precise outputs, like coding, calculations, or structured writing, such as:
Write a Python function to calculate the Fibonacci sequence up to n terms.
Summarise the key themes of Shakespeare’s Hamlet in 3 bullet points.
Convert 50° Fahrenheit to Celsius and explain the formula.
Discover human emotions.
Generate 5 unique business name ideas for an eco-friendly clothing brand.
Describe a futuristic city where AI governs society—what are the pros and cons?
Problem-solving and hypothetical prompts involve “what-if” scenarios or difficult challenges, debugging, and strategic planning. For example, How would you solve traffic congestion in a major city?
On November 15, the Open Markets Institute and the AI Now Institute hosted an event in Washington, D.C. featuring discussions on how to understand the promise, threats, and practical regulatory challenges presented by artificial intelligence. The event marked the release of a new report from the Open Markets Institute and the Centre for Journalism and Liberty at Open Markets titled “AI in the Public Interest: Confronting the Monopoly Threat.”
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted professional fields, reshaping workflows, enhancing capabilities, and introducing new challenges. It democratizes access (e.g., voice designers, students) and enhances precision (e.g., geodesy, urban planning). AI augments roles in logistics (e.g., warehouse robots) and healthcare (e.g., surgical navigation). The AI-supported 5E instructional model improves students’ spatial visualisation, orientation, and relationship skills through interactive tools.
Screens are ready to replace waiters, cleaning robots, to domestic housemaids. We have even seen news anchor Anjana Om Kashyap replaced by an AI-generated anchor with the same voice and gestures. Broadly speaking, AI replaces people wherever possible in corporations because they have declared the objective to maximise profit and nothing short.
Let me clarify one thing: the actual fight is between corporations and artists, not between AI versus humans. Yet, spatial professions’ core—subjective judgment, contextual adaptability, and ethical governance remain human-driven. Future advancements must balance automation with interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex spatial challenges.
Now, what is necessary for management with AI in parallel to life is how we get composite benefits from AI, along with the commencement of no compromise on creativity, hard work, and research potential. For that, we need judicious use of AI and careful dependence.
So, let us follow certain working principles to mitigate downsides:
Design intentional interactions.
Preserve spaces for face-to-face communication, such as mentorship programs or casual meetups, while using AI for administrative tasks.
Ensure ethical AI deployment.
Regularly audit AI systems for discriminatory patterns (e.g., resume screening tools favouring certain demographics) and adjust algorithms to promote fairness.
Define roles: let AI handle data-heavy tasks, while humans focus on nuanced judgment.
Address job displacement fears by reskilling employees for strategic roles.
Diversify training data and involve HR in AI design.
Use AI to enable, not replace, emotional connections like recognition platforms.
By combining AI’s efficiency with human empathy, through ethical frameworks, transparent communication, and targeted upskilling, organisations can create workplaces where technology enhances, rather than undermines, the human experience. Remember that technology should serve as an enabler rather than replacing the unique abilities we bring as humans. As we navigate this new era, the key lies in finding harmony between cutting-edge technology solutions and preserving our innate humanity.
The writer works in the education department
Rayeesul Islam
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