AI Won’t Steal Your Job, But THIS Will (And What Leaders Must Do Now) With Dr. Michael Housman
By: The Growth Switch Podcast
July 4, 2025
In this episode of The Growth Switch, we sit down with Dr. Michael Housman. renowned AI strategist, technologist, and behavioral economist, to explore how companies can leverage artificial intelligence the right way.
Wondering if AI will replace your team? Or how to adopt AI without losing your company’s soul? Michael unpacks the hype and delivers a real-world blueprint for leaders who want to use AI for productivity and purpose.
We explore:
- Why AI should amplify humanity, not replace it
- The dangerous mindset that’s hurting companies more than AI ever could
- How to actually start your AI journey without getting overwhelmed
- The art of balancing quick wins with long-term vision
- How to design AI systems that protect dignity, identity, and your company’s legacy
Whether you’re an executive, founder, or technologist, this episode will give you practical insights to harness AI without losing sight of what makes your business human.
Watch now and learn how to future-proof your company with AI that serves people, not just profits.
00:00 Augmenting humans with machine learning
00:38 Welcome to The Growth Switch with Jules Fox
01:03 Meet Dr. Michael Housman AI strategist and behavioral economist
01:56 Making complex AI concepts accessible to non-tech audiences
02:59 Helping companies find their starting point with AI
04:00 Building AI capability through small wins and consistency
05:45 Real-world success with AI at DOMA in title insurance
06:27 Amplifying humanity through AI, not replacing it
07:20 Ethical use of data and AI in hiring decisions
08:46 Why some data insights should not be used
09:20 Deepfakes and the ethical responsibility of AI users
10:57 Common AI implementation mistakes companies make
11:53 Failing to account for human adoption and usage
13:39 Automate the ordinary let humans do the extraordinary
14:12 Designing agentic AI for real-world collaboration
15:21 Light bulb moments that drive AI adoption
16:11 Risks of deceptive AI behavior under pressure
17:54 Reinforcement learning and AI’s human-like responses
18:42 AI politeness bias and the evolving cultural norms
20:29 Soft skills, efficiency, and AI-human boundaries
21:03 AI's future impact on jobs knowledge work and society
21:42 How to connect with Dr. Michael Housman and AI-ccelerator
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