The AI Paradox: Are We Building Our Own Obsolescence?

Empowering Professionals to Navigate and Leverage AI Ethically

Become part of the movement to strengthen Ethical AI literacy and develop the ability to make responsible, informed, and effective choices in the era of Artificial Intelligence. This session continues our exploration of how to promote innovation while ensuring AI systems deliver value ethically and compliantly.

25th November 2025 – The AI Paradox: Are We Building Our Own Obsolescence? - The Human Replacement Question

Tackle one of today’s most pressing debates: Will AI displace human employees, and what does ethical AI implementation really look like across organisations?

This session goes beyond alarmist narratives to explore practical, real-world scenarios where human-AI collaboration creates augmentation, not replacement.

We will:

· examine real world scenarios of effective human-AI partnerships,

· discuss the potentials and ethical implications,

· discover how to determine which functions should and more importantly shouldn't be automated,

· and build guidelines for managing evolution.

Ideal for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and developers designing or implementing AI systems that impact jobs, culture, and livelihoods.

Meet the instructors

Dr. Soraya Kouadri M

Senior lecturer in Computing, The Open University & Founder of GovernAIse (AI Governance Consultancy).

Soraya brings with her 25 years of experience working in higher education with interests including the design and uptake of human-centric digital systems, with focus on relationships between people and the digital world, addressing issues surrounding, AI, ethics, governance and education.

Massimo Maltempi

Senior AI & Business Consultant, Director MaxMal Consulting, ex-IBM, ex-Google.

Massimo brings 30+ years experience in responsibly designing and delivering technology solutions to business and work related challenges. In the last few years, he has assisted companies as they implement AI solutions to ensure ethical delivery of business results and compliance with applicable global regulations.

Who Should Attend

This programme is ideal for:

• Business leaders navigating AI-driven transformation
• Entrepreneurs building AI-enabled ventures
• Policy professionals and consultants shaping responsible innovation
• Developers and technologists building systems that impact people and work

No technical background is required — just curiosity, a strategic mindset, and a desire to future-proof your organisation ethically.