April 28, 2026

Why AI Is Being Used As An Excuse To Stop Investing In People

Why AI Is Being Used As An Excuse To Stop Investing In People
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If leadership is using AI as permission to stop investing in people, that is an inclusion decision. Here I break down why.

In this episode we cover:

  • How AI gave leadership permission to withdraw investment
  • Why productivity targets are assumptions not claims
  • When broken infrastructure makes AI strategy impossible

Episodes referenced:

  • Why "We Have Copilot" Is Not A Modern HR Strategy
  • I Asked 100 HR Leaders If They Use AI. Here's What They Actually Said.

If you're finding that leadership treats AI as the answer but can't explain what workforce problem it's actually solving, start here: https://xray.elementofinclusion.com/