A good friend asked me about an interesting “No AI” policy. Anthropic, an AI company, told candidates not to use AI when completing its job application form.

The timing matters. Many people are in transition, some from layoffs and others pursuing a new path.

Company policies reflect underlying values. Most just say “no AI” to assess raw talent, but I thought there might be a deeper message here.

So I asked Claude, Anthropic’s own AI assistant, what it thought. Here’s my POV that I shared, which I think better explains the policy:

“As AI democratizes IQ, efficiency, reach, content, and capability, more human superpowers like EQ, purposeful outcomes, deep community, authentic experiences, and human judgment become increasingly valuable.

As a result, AI becomes a potential skill leveler. Our human traits that can’t be easily replicated by AI become our most valuable assets.”

Swipe the carousel below to see Anthropic’s policy, Claude’s rationale, and its response to my take.

This goes beyond policy. It reflects how companies view the relationship between humans and AI. I believe every company should clearly communicate these beliefs in their mission, values, and even job posts.

What’s your take on Anthropic’s policy? And how is your company communicating its vision for human-AI collaboration?

UPDATE (Dec 9):

Added “potential” to AI being described as a skill leveler to reflect a more nuanced view of the future.

I’m truly appreciating the comments and discussion here. We’re engaging in meaningful conversation about AI’s role in society, how we use it responsibly, and its impact on work.

It shows we need more spaces for open discussions about AI, both its opportunities and challenges. While these conversations aren’t always comfortable, they’re important for figuring out how to move forward with AI thoughtfully. Love learning together.

#FutureOfWork #Careers #Jobs #HumanAI #ResponsibleAI

You know your marriage has reached peak efficiency when your COO (Chief Operations Officer of the Adams household) needs a few minutes for you to sign some paperwork… and you tell him to book through your Calendly. 😅

My husband has been meticulously managing our family calendar, complete with doctor’s appointments, kids’ events, AND drive times.

But I think I broke him today when I emailed him my scheduling link. 😂

Who’s really running this household? The calendar, apparently!

P.S. Asked AI to illustrate this story. Surprise (or not)… I ended up as a homemaker with a turkey apron. AI bias at its finest! Looks like AI needs a calendar reminder that it’s 2024, not 1954.

#RemoteWork #ModernFamily #FridayHumor #AIBias #WomenInTech

The key to marketing teams succeeding with AI isn’t powerful tools or big budgets. It’s trailblazers – the people who see problems AI can solve and actually make it happen.

In my latest newsletter, I share real stories of these pioneers and more:

• How a global marketing team cut translation time from weeks to days

• A product marketer who saved a full week’s work with a custom GPT

• Simple ways to identify and support your own trailblazers

• A demo of how a custom GPT works and gets built

• AI tool, use, and impact tracking template

Plus see how trailblazers are helping build the new Marketing Team 2.0 showing how humans and AI work together.

Special thanks to Jill Axline, Melissa Carey, and Sean McCaffrey for being trailblazers and for sharing how they’re leading AI transformation in their organizations.

The newsletter also includes a link to an AI podcast version for those who are auditory learners or simply prefer to listen to podcasts.

What trailblazers are you seeing in your organization? How are they helping others use AI responsibly?

#AIAdoption #CustomGPTs #ChangeManagement #AIImpact

Sharing a little proud momma moment: Proud of my daughter, Alana Adams, and her DECA team for letting kindness ripple far and wide.

Kindness is loaning someone our strength instead of reminding them of their weakness.

Here’s what jumped out from a new article with 23 expert predictions for 2025 (https://lnkd.in/gAMhkWDY). Experts include Andy Crestodina, Aleyda Solís, chima mmeje🏳️‍🌈, and more.

I guided AI to help me look for three key things in the expert predictions:

• How many experts agreed on each point

• How practical it is to implement

• Which could have the most impact

Here are the five biggest themes:

Multi-Platform Strategy Beyond Google

Google isn’t the only search game anymore. People search on TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms. Smart brands are already spreading out their presence. They’re building direct connections with their audience across channels.

Human-Centered Content

AI can write basic content all day long. But it can’t share real experiences. Experts say authentic stories will win in 2025. Content needs real expertise, actual customer stories, and unique insights. Generic content won’t cut it anymore.

AI-Overview Optimization

AI search features are growing fast. Your content needs to be clear and trustworthy. AI systems must be able to understand it easily. Focus on answering real questions. Make your expertise obvious.

Multi-Modal Content

Text alone isn’t enough anymore. Video is becoming huge in search. Audio content is growing too. Search engines are getting better at understanding all content types. Mix up your content formats to stay visible.

Brand Authority & Trust

Trust matters more than ever. Build real relationships with your audience. Share genuine thought leadership. Create helpful content. Join and build communities. Quick tricks won’t work anymore.

These aren’t just trends. They’re fundamental changes in how people find information. The time to adapt is now.

These align nicely with practical strategies I shared in my newsletter about HOW to make your brand visible in AI search (https://lnkd.in/gc_MtsTi).

What’s your take? Which strategy are you working on first? What’s working for you so far?

#DigitalMarketing #SEO #AISearch #ContentStrategy #GoogleSearch