Don't Adopt AI For Your People, Adopt It With Them

AI is everywhere right now—but are humans actually ready for it? In this hosts-only episode of Uncover the Human, Cristina Amigoni and Alex Cullimore cut through the hype to explore AI adoption through a human-readiness lens. They unpack why so many AI initiatives fail—not because the technology is broken, but because leaders rush ahead without considering trust, morale, identity, and the real day-to-day impact on people. From high-profile layoffs to shallow “AI usage” metrics, they call out what happens when organizations confuse speed with readiness and automation with progress.

Instead of framing AI as a replacement for humans, Cristina and Alex argue for a more grounded approach: AI as an augmenter of human work. They dig into what true readiness looks like—clear purpose, honest communication, training, role clarity, and space for people to re-define their identities in a changing workplace. With practical examples, humor, and hard-earned lessons, this episode challenges leaders to slow down just enough to ask the most important question first: Are the humans ready? If you’re navigating AI, change, or any major transformation, this conversation offers a refreshingly human place to start.