AI Won’t Replace You - But This Might
Fri Jan 23 2026
I get asked this question almost every week: Is AI going to replace us?In this conversation, I sat down with Yugen Okei, AI expert and founder of SyncTank, to cut through the noise, the hype, and the fear - and talk honestly about what AI actually is, what it isn’t, and where humans still matter deeply.We talk about why treating AI like a human is a trap.Why most “AI agents” are being oversold.Why creativity, intuition, and lived experience still can’t be prompted.And why the real risk isn’t AI replacing you — but people who know how to use it better than you.This isn’t a technical episode. It’s a human one.If you’re a business owner, a creator, a consultant, or an employee trying to stay relevant in an AI-powered world, this conversation is for you.If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts.Like, comment, share it with someone who’s feeling overwhelmed by AI - and subscribe for more honest conversations about technology, humanity, and the future of work.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:02 Why businesses are overwhelmed by AI tools03:10 Why AI will not replace humans06:20 The biggest mistake companies make with AI10:55 What AI can do well vs what humans must do14:35 The skills AI cannot replace19:00 How to use AI inside your business today24:40 Real AI chatbot example (what worked and what didn’t)30:55 Why creativity and intuition still matter37:40 The future of work in an AI-driven world43:50 Final takeaway: how to stay irreplaceable
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I get asked this question almost every week: Is AI going to replace us?In this conversation, I sat down with Yugen Okei, AI expert and founder of SyncTank, to cut through the noise, the hype, and the fear - and talk honestly about what AI actually is, what it isn’t, and where humans still matter deeply.We talk about why treating AI like a human is a trap.Why most “AI agents” are being oversold.Why creativity, intuition, and lived experience still can’t be prompted.And why the real risk isn’t AI replacing you — but people who know how to use it better than you.This isn’t a technical episode. It’s a human one.If you’re a business owner, a creator, a consultant, or an employee trying to stay relevant in an AI-powered world, this conversation is for you.If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts.Like, comment, share it with someone who’s feeling overwhelmed by AI - and subscribe for more honest conversations about technology, humanity, and the future of work.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:02 Why businesses are overwhelmed by AI tools03:10 Why AI will not replace humans06:20 The biggest mistake companies make with AI10:55 What AI can do well vs what humans must do14:35 The skills AI cannot replace19:00 How to use AI inside your business today24:40 Real AI chatbot example (what worked and what didn’t)30:55 Why creativity and intuition still matter37:40 The future of work in an AI-driven world43:50 Final takeaway: how to stay irreplaceable