AI Will Open More Doors Than It Will Close
People Matters|March 2019

In a special interaction with People Matters, AADESH GOYAL, Chief Human Resources Officer at Tata Communications shares his perspectives on how AI will not replace but augment human intelligence, and how business success will increasingly depend on machines and humans collaborating rather than competing with each other.

Yasmin Taj
AI Will Open More Doors Than It Will Close

Aadesh Goyal is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Tata Communications. He has over 25 years of experience in P&L Management, Human Resources, Operations, Information Technology, Corporate Communications and Program Management, and has held global leadership roles in these functions across multiple geographies. He has played a key role in the M&A and integration of many organizations across multiple countries.

In this exclusive interview, Goyal shares his insights on the opportunities that human-machine collaboration present, how this will determine the future of work and drive the digital revolution, and why it is imperative to train employees in new skills not only to be future relevant, but also to leverage such technologies for increased productivity and efficiency.

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