Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · 2026-08-03 · 1h 13m
Is AI actually making work better? Discover why many employees are feeling more constrained by machines instead of being empowered by them. In this episode, Financial Times journalist and author Sarah O'Connor joins Geoff Nielson to talk about the reality of AI in the workplace, challenging the common belief that automation will free us from repetitive work. Drawing from her new book, “We Are Not Machines,” and months of reporting inside Amazon warehouses, Swedish mines, hospitals, translation agencies, and software teams, Sarah explains how AI isn't just eliminating jobs, it is reshaping them in ways that can either empower people or reduce them to "human robots." The conversation breaks down why the promise of AI creating more time for creative, meaningful work hasn't become reality for many employees. Instead, many workers feel like they're being managed by software, algorithms, and increasingly automated systems. If you're wondering how AI will transform your career, your organization, or the future of work, this episode is for you.
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