The Role of Human Capital in the Age of Generative AI

London Business School - Alumni Engagement

Join the LBS DSAI Initiative and the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative as we explore why human capital remains central to knowledge work.

London Business School, Sussex Place - Nuffield Hall

The hype says AI will replace knowledge workers. The reality is far more interesting.Generative AI can write code, draft reports, and analyse data — but it still can't do what you do. This evening explores the uncomfortable truth about why that gap exists, what it means for your career, and how long it will last.LBS and Wharton are joining forces to bring you the latest thinking you won't find in tech blogs or LinkedIn thought leadership. Join Nicos Savva (Academic Director, DSAI Initiative, LBS), Michael G. Jacobides (Sir Donald Gordon Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, LBS), and Stefano Puntoni (Faculty Co-Director, Wharton Human-AI Research) for a rare cross-Atlantic conversation that challenges the narrative around AI and knowledge work.<blockquote> You'll explore:<ul><li>Where AI actually fails — and why context, judgement, and human oversight remain irreplaceable in specialised professional environments</li><li>What this means for organisations — from talent strategy and AI investments to regulation, risk management, and measurable value creation</li><li>How to think about your own position — whether you're driving efficiency in an incumbent or building something disruptive from scratch </li></ul>The evening includes opening talks from both professors, a fireside chat moderated by Rebecca Dykema (MBA2011), audience Q&amp;A, and networking drinksThis isn't about whether AI is transformative. It's about what remains distinctly, irreplaceably human.</blockquote>

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