Ray Lund

As AI systems spread across industries, the question isn’t just what these tools can do it’s what they’re reflecting back. In this talk, you will explore how AI is quietly learning from our decisions, our leadership styles, and even our silences. The real transformation isn’t about automation it’s about accountability. If we treat AI like an oracle, we outsource responsibility. But if we treat it like an apprentice, we stay in the loop and build systems that reflect our best, not just our patterns. This talk challenges leaders to reframe their role in the AI era: not as passengers, but as mentors. Because the future of work isn’t just about tools. It’s about the people who teach them.

• Foster more ethical and reflective AI systems by understanding how they absorb our decisions, leadership styles, and even what we leave unsaid
• Build systems that reflect your values—not just your habits by approaching AI as an apprentice to guide, rather than an oracle to obey
• Step into a more active leadership role in the AI era by mentoring AI systems instead of outsourcing responsibility to them