In this episode of The Talent Fix, Barry Prost speaks with Andrew Hines, Lecturer in Computer Science at University College Dublin, about the real impact of AI on jobs and what skills will continue to matter most.
We explore:
What generative AI can and can’t do in the workplace
Why “AI shepherds” are emerging as a crucial role
The biggest misconceptions about AI in hiring
The skills future graduates (and current leaders) can’t afford to ignore
Whether humans will remain “in the loop” or be pushed out
Andrew also shares insights from his work in speech AI, discusses the AI arms race in recruitment, and explains why critical thinking still trumps prompt engineering.
Whether you’re a hiring leader, HR pro, or just wondering how to stay relevant in the AI era, this episode delivers the clarity you need.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome
00:49 – What Jobs Will AI Actually Replace?
02:00 – What Gen AI Can and Can’t Do
04:30 – Deterministic vs Stochastic AI
06:00 – AI’s Limits in Structured Environments
08:10 – Why Voice & Translation AI Still Fall Short
10:30 – What Are “AI Shepherds” and Why We Need Them
12:30 – The Case for Keeping a Human in the Loop
14:20 – AI Bias and Cultural Blind Spots
16:00 – Empathy, Context, and Hiring in an AI World
17:40 – The Skills That Still Matter
20:50 – Why AI Literacy Is Critical for All Careers
23:00 – The AI Arms Race in Recruitment
25:45 – Final Thoughts: Balance, Ethics, and Opportunity
Read more on AI in Recruitment: https://rentarecruiter.com/ai-recruitment-leading-with-ethics-and-accountability/