Why AI at Work Fails – And What the UN’s AI for Good Advisor Says You Can Do Differently

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Guest: Neil Sahota, United Nations AI Advisor Most AI failures aren’t caused by bad code. They’re caused by bad leadership. In this episode, host Maureen Metcalf talks with UN AI advisor and IBM Master Inventor Neil Sahota to uncover the 5 fatal mistakes most organizations make when adopting AI. From the myth that AI is "just software" to the risk of automating bad processes, Neil explains why 4 out of 5 failures are human and leadership-based, not technical. Learn how treating AI like a high-energy intern, not a black box, transforms your success rate. This episode is a must for leaders looking to build effective, ethical, and future-ready AI strategies. Here's what Neil and Maureen cover: The real business pain points when adopting AI apps at your company; How bias and hallucinations sneak into AI when you rely on your tech team over your subject matter experts; and Why AI amplifies your mistakes as well as your strengths. Neil’s other binge-worthy episodes about AI are: - The 10 Leadership Skills You Need to Safely Adopt AI - Unleashing the Power of Human-AI Collaboration - How to Own the AI Revolution For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to