Can we work in tandem with AI to craft a future world in which we'll want to live?

Futurist, AI ethicist. anthropologist and educator Dr. Lollie Mancey says we can--and must.

The infusion of artificial intelligence, into all sectors, is inevitable, she continues.

"We can't just shut our eyes to it and say, 'it's not going to happen. It's already happened," she says.

"And actually there are some amazing, incredible benefits, as well as some not-so-good things, coming."

A proactive approach

As Programme Director at University College Dublin's Innovation Academy, Dr. Mancey's expertise is based on her experience in multiple areas.

In addition to her background in anthropology, she is an entrepreneur who has. so far, founded and directed three businesses. She is a broadcaster, whose most recent work included co-hosting RTE's "Futureville Ireland" and her radio show on Dublin South FM. Dr. Mancey also hosts a podcast, "An Entrepreneur Like You", on Spotify.

An award-winning storyteller and keynote speaker, Dr. Mancey likes to challenge her listeners to explore new ideas--and specifically, to imagine the ways they can have "a place at the table" as artificial intelligence evolves into all aspects and industries of the future. Her research and exploration of the challenges of AI focuses on the ethics of its use, for a human-centered approach to a rapidly-changing world.

Dr. Mancey talked about her background, some of her research in AI and the directions she recommends everyone take, to stay proactive and collaborative with artificial intelligence in education and the future workplace.