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AI Can’t Exercise Judgement

April 16, 2026 / 01:13

This episode discusses AI's impact on boardroom decision-making, focusing on its limitations in exercising judgment. Andrew shares insights on how AI, while capable of processing information quickly, is ultimately influenced by human biases and programming.

Andrew emphasizes that AI can produce answers rapidly, but it lacks the ability to make nuanced judgments. He points out that the effectiveness of AI depends on the quality of the data and the prompts given by users.

The conversation highlights the importance of human interpretation in utilizing AI tools effectively, stressing that AI should complement rather than replace human decision-making.

Overall, the episode raises critical questions about the future of technology in leadership roles and the need for human oversight in AI applications.

TL;DR

AI can process data quickly but lacks human judgment.

Episode

1:13
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Andrew, you mentioned a little bit about
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chat GBT and digital technology.
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Looking at how boardrooms might evolve
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over time, have you got any insights
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into what you think might happen or the
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impact that might have, particularly
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around judgment? Well, yes, because I
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mean, I would argue that
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you know,
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AI can do amazing and wonderful things.
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And you know, we're all astonished every
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time we put a complicated question in
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and it outcomes the answer in 2 seconds
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and we all think, "Oh, that's amazing,
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fantastic." and so on.
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But actually, one of the things
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that AI cannot do is exercise judgment.
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It is
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programmed by people
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with biases, with views and so on.
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You know, it the data is trained by
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people.
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You have to know what question to ask,
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the prompt you give it.
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You know, you've got to interpret the
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results and so on. Somebody has to
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program it. AI is not a person. It is a
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thing programmed, interpreted by us.

Episode Highlights

  • The Limitations of AI
    AI can provide quick answers but lacks true judgment and human insight.
    “AI cannot do is exercise judgment.”
    @ 00m 33s
    April 16, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • AI can do amazing and wonderful things.
    AI Can’t Exercise Judgement
  • AI is not a person. It is a thing programmed, interpreted by us.
    AI Can’t Exercise Judgement

Key Moments

  • AI Insights00:02
  • Judgment Limitations00:33
  • Human Programming00:44

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