AI vs humans? Why people still come first in the age of AI

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of human factors in AI adoption within organizations.

Send us Fan Mail AI adoption isn’t just about tools, it’s about people. In this episode, Pinja Kujala is joined by Satu Kivioja-Ronkainen and Dmitry Tayya to explore what really shapes how AI works inside organizations. From fear and curiosity to unclear policies and uneven skill levels, the biggest challenges aren’t technical, they’re human. We talk about why psychological safety, learning pace, and inclusion matter more than ever, and why the most successful AI strategies start with people,...

People in this episode

Host: Pinja Kujala

Guests: Satu Kivioja-Ronkainen, Dmitry Tayya

Topics covered

• AI adoption
• human factors
• organizational challenges
• psychological safety
• inclusion
• learning pace

Keywords

• AI
• human factors
• organizational challenges
• psychological safety
• inclusion
• learning pace

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