In today's dynamic workplace landscape, the integration of AI technology is an undeniable reality. This transformative shift is often perceived as a double-edged sword, especially by subject matter experts whose roles may be replaced by the very technologies they are responsible for training. Surprisingly, it's not just corporate executives or board members who are driving this change; it's the front-line people managers who are leading the charge into the new era of AI in tech.

For these managers, a critical dilemma arises: they must decide between embracing rapid innovation that could potentially displace their own teams or resisting innovation in an effort to protect their workforce, only to risk their company falling behind in the competitive landscape.

Madison Mohns, an AI Product Manager at Indeed, is on a mission to chart a more compassionate and sustainable course. Madison's profound passion for technology is only matched by her unwavering commitment to ethical considerations. In her compelling TED talk, Madison shares a systematic approach that empowers managers and supervisors to ethically drive innovation within their businesses while safeguarding the future of their invaluable workforce. Join Madison as she delves into this ever-relevant topic, offering a path forward that harmonizes technological advancement with ethical responsibility.

Madison is a Product Manager at Indeed.com who specializes in developing machine learning approaches to enhance metadata generation for candidate job matching in 19 global markets. A passionate advocate for AI ethics, she takes an optimistic yet conscientious approach to the use of AI solutions. Her expert-in-the-loop approach to scaling taxonomy coverage was recognized and featured in a published paper at RecSys Conference 2022. She manages a team of 120+ taxonomists, data scientists, and engineers, and has pioneered her team's ability to drive innovation by augmenting her teams' work with AI solutions.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx