Humans + AI examines the positive potential of humans amplified by AI. In conversations with leaders in the field we explore how we can augment our intelligence and capabilities, build the next generation of Humans + AI organizations, and craft a future which is human-first and the technologies we have created support us in creating a better world, achieving our potential, and the next phase of humanity.
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Humans + AI examines the positive potential of humans amplified by AI. In conversations with leaders in the field we explore how we can augment our intelligence and capabilities, build the next generation of Humans + AI organizations, and craft a future which is human-first and the technologies we have created support us in creating a better world, achieving our potential, and the next phase of humanity.
Tim O’Reilly on AI native organizations, architectures of participation, creating value for users, and learning by exploring (AC Ep11)
Humans + AI
41 minutes
3 months ago
Tim O’Reilly on AI native organizations, architectures of participation, creating value for users, and learning by exploring (AC Ep11)
In this insightful conversation, Ross Dawson reconnects with tech pioneer Tim O’Reilly to explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence and its parallels with previous technological revolutions. O’Reilly emphasizes that AI represents a profound shift in how humans interact with machines — continuing a historical trend of lowering the barriers to computation and creativity. Rather than framing AI as a job-destroying force, he urges a perspective that highlights new capabilities, expanded access, and human-machine collaboration. Drawing comparisons to the disruptive impact of the printing press, O’Reilly underscores how democratizing tools lead to periods of upheaval but ultimately unlock greater societal advancement.
The discussion also delves into the concept of “architecture of participation,” where innovation thrives not just through open source code but through communities that share knowledge and build together. O’Reilly warns against the “enshittification” of platforms driven by capital over value creation, advocating for AI development that prioritizes user empowerment and cooperation over monopoly control. With examples from industry, open source history, and his own company’s journey, he illustrates how organizations can become AI-native by fostering curiosity, allowing grassroots innovation, and enabling teams to co-evolve with the technology — turning collective learning into lasting transformation.
Humans + AI
Humans + AI examines the positive potential of humans amplified by AI. In conversations with leaders in the field we explore how we can augment our intelligence and capabilities, build the next generation of Humans + AI organizations, and craft a future which is human-first and the technologies we have created support us in creating a better world, achieving our potential, and the next phase of humanity.
