AI is rapidly influencing how our societies function, from how we learn and work, to how we connect and care for one another. The choices we make today will determine whether AI strengthens our communities or undermines the fabric of human connection that holds them together.

At the Center for Humane Technology (CHT), we’re working to ensure the choices we make today shape a future where AI strengthens our society, rather than undermining the human connections that hold us together. From advocating for accountability and humane product design to raising public awareness, we’re building a future where technology upholds human purpose, dignity, and connection.

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A Conversation Worth Listening To

I really enjoyed this conversation with Ethan Mollick (professor at the Wharton School and author of Co‑Intelligence) and Molly Kinder (senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, who recently led research with the Yale Budget Lab on AI’s real‑time labor‑market impacts).

If you are feeling uneasy about what AI means for your job, or trying to separate hype from reality, this episode is for you. We get into what the data actually shows today, where real risks may be emerging, and what choices we still have to shape a future where AI strengthens work rather than hollowing it out.

Listen to the interview: https://centerforhumanetechnology.substack.com/p/ai-and-the-future-of-work

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Additional Episode: “America and China Are Racing to Different AI Futures”

Another conversation worth your time just dropped today. In “America and China Are Racing to Different AI Futures,” Selina Xu and Matt Sheehan—China experts—discuss how different political systems and public expectations are shaping distinct AI paths in the US and China. The episode challenges the idea of a simple arms race and asks what it would take to avoid a far more dangerous one.

Listen to the interview: https://centerforhumanetechnology.substack.com/p/america-and-china-are-racing-to-different

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No matter where you sit within the economy—whether you’re a CEO or an entry‑level worker—everyone’s feeling uneasy about AI and the future of work. Uncertainty about career paths, job security, and life planning makes thinking about the future anxiety‑inducing. These conversations aim to provide clarity, data‑backed insights, and a sense of agency as we navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.

Wishing you a restful holiday season.

Daniel Barcay

Executive Director, Center for Humane Technology