Is irrational AI making our decision-making worse with Stephanie Antonian

About this episode

The episode discusses the misconceptions surrounding AI and its impact on decision-making with insights from Stephanie Antonian.

Many people see artificial intelligence as a tool for making decisions faster and more logically. But what if we’ve misunderstood what AI really is and how to use it well? In this episode of Tech Tomorrow , David Elliman talks with Stephanie Antonian, Founder and CEO of Aestora, about whether AI really improves how we think. Focus on the arguments made in Stephanie’s essay, AI is Irrational , which questions the idea that AI always follows traditional logic. Instead, she explains that most modern AI, especially machine learning, finds patterns and makes predictions based on past data rather than relying on strict logical reasoning. They discuss how this change has confused many business leaders, who expect certainty from AI systems that operate on probabilities and don’t provide fixed answers. This misunderstanding has led to overinvestment, failed AI projects, and frustration with unclear or inconsistent results. David and Stephanie also look at what this means for accountability and governance. Stephanie stresses the need for real human oversight, transparency, and the ability to audit AI systems. Instead of only engaging in abstract ethical debates, Dave suggests a practical…

People in this episode

Host: David Elliman

Guest: Stephanie Antonian

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• decision-making
• business leadership
• accountability
• governance
• machine learning

Keywords

• artificial intelligence
• decision-making
• machine learning
• business leaders
• accountability
• governance
• ethical debates

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aestora

Books & works: AI is Irrational

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