LH #104 AI Beyond the Low-Hanging Fruit

The Learning Hack podcast

The Future of Learning with AI: Moving Past Simple Applications to Transformational Impact (Learning Leaders pilot)

This episode premieres the newest podcast from the Learning Hack stable, Learning Leaders, produced by NIIT in association with The Learning Hack. In this pilot episode, John explores the future of AI learning with Gregg Collins and Sailesh Lalla. Moving beyond content creation, they discuss how AI can drive performance by delivering personalized, real-time learning experiences. Discover the next wave of AI-powered simulations, intelligent tutoring, and immersive learning that goes beyond traditional courses, aiming to transform how organizations approach skill-building and unlock true business impact.

• 00:00:00 - Start
• 00:00:18 - Intro
• 00:02:03 - Will AI only intensify L&D’s addiction to courses
• 00:07:12 - Will AI be a solution looking for a problem in learning (like VR?)
• 00:19:44 - Does interacting with AI teach management skills?
• 00:38:10 - Learning and The Business
• 00:44:04 - What is the next step in AI for learning?
• 00:51:35 - What is the top level or goal of NIIT’s maturity model for AI?
• 01:04:36 - How do we preserve humanity in AI-driven learning?

Sponsored by NIIT

• Website: https://www.niit.com/en/learning-outsourcing/

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• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gregg-collins-54a3971
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• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sailesh-lalla-3224b2
• Email: [e-mail]

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