Episode 1 - AI at work: a junior perspective on business, learning, and human value

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Season two of AI Unscripted begins with a deep dive into how artificial intelligence is transforming the business landscape and the early career experience. Host Patrick is joined by Oscar Monville, a junior cloud data and AI expert at PwC, who shares his unique perspective as part of the first generation to enter the workforce with AI as a daily reality.

Oscar’s Journey: From University to PwC
Oscar recounts his academic background in digital business at the University of Namur, where AI tools like ChatGPT became central to student life. While AI was not formally part of the curriculum, it was a frequent topic thanks to engaged professors and curious classmates. Oscar describes how students learned to use AI critically—balancing curiosity, experimentation, and the need to maintain academic integrity.

AI in the Workplace: Tools, Efficiency, and Learning
Transitioning to PwC, Oscar explains why he chose the company for its growth opportunities and willingness to invest in new talent. He details his daily use of AI for brainstorming, translation, and idea generation, relying on secure, bespoke PwC tools. Oscar discusses the challenge of balancing efficiency with personal development, as automation changes the nature of entry-level work and the traditional learning process.

Generational Differences and Human Skills
The discussion highlights generational contrasts in AI adoption. Oscar notes that digital natives adapt quickly, while more experienced professionals must adjust established habits. He stresses the ongoing importance of human skills—such as client interaction, argumentation, and pitching—that AI cannot replace, and the need to remain critical of AI-generated outputs.

Ethical and Environmental Considerations
Oscar addresses the ethical and environmental impact of AI, making conscious choices about when to use energy-intensive features like image generation. He emphasises the importance of necessity over convenience and the responsibility to use AI thoughtfully.

Looking Ahead: The Future of AI and Work
The episode concludes with rapid-fire questions on personal boundaries, overhyped and underrated AI technologies, and predictions for 2027. Oscar foresees AI becoming ubiquitous but stresses the need for upskilling and maintaining human connection and value in the workplace.

Chapter Timings

• 00:00 Introduction to season two and business AI focus
• 01:30 Oscar’s background and first experiences with AI
• 03:00 AI in university: curiosity, experimentation, and critical thinking
• 06:00 Transition to PwC: choosing the company and growth opportunities
• 08:00 Daily use of AI at work: tools, efficiency, and learning balance
• 12:00 Generational differences in AI adoption and adaptation
• 15:00 Human skills vs. AI skills: trust, critical evaluation, and client interactions
• 18:00 Ethical and environmental considerations in AI use
• 20:00 The future of AI: automation, human value, and upskilling
• 21:30 Wrap-up and preview of upcoming CEO interviews

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