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As a father, I\u2019m used to fielding questions from my kids. Why can\u2019t we see the air? Do fish get thirsty? Why don\u2019t cats have eyebrows?<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t always know the answer. Worse still, I don\u2019t always have the time to answer question after question\u2026after question.<\/p>\n
I love that my kids are inquisitive; I am, too. I\u2019m also glad that lately, they\u2019re directing some of their questions to AI, lobbing questions at ChatGPT like they would a parent, teacher or other trusted adult. It\u2019s an assistant with endless time (and all the knowledge of the internet) at its disposal.<\/p>\n
Watching my kids learn with AI has made me consider my own learning strategies, too. I\u2019m a major proponent of lifelong learning, as all business owners hoping to remain relevant should be. As Henry Ford put it, \u201cAnyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.\u201d<\/p>\n
In times past, I educated myself in the usual ways, carving out time each day to consult books, articles, podcasts and YouTube videos. Now, AI agents are opening doors to education that just a few years ago would have been unthinkable. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n
Related: Your Workplace Training Is Getting an AI Makeover \u2014 Here\u2019s How to Get Even Your Most Skeptical Employees on Board<\/b><\/p>\nBreak down learning goals<\/h2>\n
When it comes to learning as adults, we often can\u2019t get out of our own way. We say we want to learn a new skill, whether it\u2019s coding or constructing the perfect pie crust, but we don\u2019t know where to start. We try to go all in, all at once. When it doesn\u2019t come out right the first time, we get frustrated and give up.<\/p>\n
Business leaders are already employing LLMs as thought partners, using them to work through problems, weigh options and clarify their thinking. Those who haven\u2019t done it yet probably will \u2014 according<\/a> to research from Capgemini, two-thirds of managers believe generative AI can be used this way.<\/p>\n Agentic AI is taking these already huge strides even further. Rather than simply asking a question and receiving an answer, an AI agent can assess your current level of understanding and tailor a reply to help you learn. They can also help you come up with a timetable and personalized lesson plan to make you feel as though you have a one-on-one instructor walking you through the process. If your goal is to learn to speak a new language, for example, an agent might map out a plan starting with basic vocabulary and pronunciation exercises, then progress to simple conversations, grammar rules and finally, real-world listening and speaking practice.<\/p>\n Sometimes, the hardest part of learning something new is figuring out where to start. You know how Netflix will generate a list of movie suggestions based on your preferences? AI agents can create a personalized learning roadmap in much the same way. Instead of sifting through a sea of courses or tutorials (of varying quality), an AI agent can curate the most relevant and effective resources based on your goals, learning style and current level of expertise.<\/p>\n For instance, if you\u2019re an entrepreneur looking to sharpen your leadership skills, an AI agent might suggest a mix of foundational books, insightful TED Talks and case studies on high-performing executives. If you\u2019re aiming to master data analysis, it might point you toward hands-on coding exercises, interactive tutorials and real-world datasets to practice with.<\/p>\n The beauty of AI-driven learning is that it\u2019s adaptive. As you gain proficiency, your AI coach can shift its recommendations, challenge you with new concepts and even simulate real-world scenarios to deepen your understanding.<\/p>\n Related: These 4 AI Tools Saved Me 20+ Hours a Week \u2014 Here\u2019s How to Use Them<\/b><\/p>\n As leaders, ensuring employees have access to learning and development (L&D) is paramount. This was true before AI entered the game with the force that it has; it\u2019s especially true now. While AI should be seen as a tool to make employees\u2019 lives easier, they\u2019re understandably nervous that their jobs are being threatened.<\/p>\n Leaders need to consider how to upskill or reskill employees, but the cost is high: One study<\/a> from BCG found that leading companies spend as much as 1.5% of their total annual budgets on learning and skill building.<\/p>\n Ironically, the very technology feared by workers can also be leveraged to help them. Rather than requiring expensive external training programs or lengthy in-person workshops, AI agents can deliver personalized, on-demand learning paths tailored to each employee\u2019s role, skill level, and career aspirations. Given that 68%<\/a> of employees find today\u2019s workplace training to be overly \u201cone-size-fits-all,\u201d an AI-driven approach will not only cut costs and save time but will be more effective.<\/p>\n For example, an AI agent can assess an employee\u2019s current proficiency in data analytics and recommend step-by-step training modules, adjusting in real-time based on their progress. If a marketing professional needs to learn prompt engineering for AI-powered content creation, the AI agent can provide targeted tutorials, suggest hands-on practice exercises and even simulate real-world use cases, all without pulling the employee away from their day-to-day work.<\/p>\n AI isn\u2019t just transforming how we work, it\u2019s changing how we learn. Whether it\u2019s a kid asking about whether fish get thirsty or a business leader navigating the complexities of AI adoption, agents are making lifelong learning more accessible, cost-effective and personal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n As a father, I\u2019m used to fielding questions from my kids. Why can\u2019t we see the air? Do fish get thirsty? Why don\u2019t cats have eyebrows?<\/p>\n I don\u2019t always know the answer. Worse still, I don\u2019t always have the time to answer question after question\u2026after question.<\/p>\n I love that my kids are inquisitive; I am, too. I\u2019m also glad that lately, they\u2019re directing some of their questions to AI, lobbing questions at ChatGPT like they would a parent, teacher or other trusted adult. It\u2019s an assistant with endless time (and all the knowledge of the internet) at its disposal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nPersonalized recommendations<\/h2>\n
Upskilling across organizations<\/h2>\n
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