Trust Me, I'm Human: Human Presence in the Age of Generative AI
About this session
As AI increasingly mediates communication, writing, research, and decision-making, organizations face a new challenge: maintaining authentic human presence while benefiting from automation. This session introduces the Theory of Virtuality Culture as a practical framework for understanding AI-mediated communication and offers strategies for designing AI systems that strengthen rather than replace human relationships.
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Key takeaways
- Understand how generative AI is transforming human presence, trust, and communication in digital and organizational environments.
- Apply practical principles for designing and implementing human-centered AI that preserves authenticity, transparency, and meaningful human oversight.
- Evaluate AI initiatives using the Theory of Virtuality Culture to ensure technology enhances, rather than replaces, human connection, judgment, and trust.