The rise of AI has inspired both hope and fear in the workplace. Its ever-changing abilities and the shifting legal landscape leave a lot of workers and HR professionals in a nervous state. While executive leaders search for ways to implement AI as effectively as possible, some still question whether the workforce will become less human as they incorporate more technology.
Chief People Officer at Cardinal Group Companies, Peter Lynch, and speaker at SPARK TALENT 2025, however, argues that AI is a steppingstone to fully embracing what he calls “the Human Advantage.”
Lynch explains that AI can be effective, save time, and is leading the future for much of the workplace, but it’s not without its flaws. Bias can creep in depending on the data AI is trained on, and the quality of the work starts to come into question.
“We do have to be careful there. This is probably one of the bigger ethical concerns …” Lynch says. “And the way we do this is by keeping the human in the loop.”
Check out what Lynch has to say about artificial intelligence versus human wisdom!
If you’re interested in hearing more, please join us live in San Antonio at SPARK TALENT 2025, October 7–9, 2025. You’ll also hear from other speakers from ADM, PepsiCo, GE Healthcare, Nutrien, Hyatt Hotels, and more. Get practical strategies focusing on workplace planning, talent acquisition, and AI-driven processes, with plenty of opportunities for you to connect with the HR community.