Why AI Without Humanity Is Incomplete
SAP, Monday, January 19th, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved far beyond experimentation. It is already reshaping how industries operate, how economies evolve, and how people experience work.
Recent McKinsey research shows that almost all organizations now use AI in some form, yet most are still at the beginning of scaling it responsibly and effectively. At the same time, there is no question that technological change continues to happen at a remarkable pace, and it demands careful guidance through constant organizational transformation, strong leadership, and the key ability to learn and unlearn.
I am convinced that the future will not be human versus AI, despite this still-dominant narrative. It will be determined by how effectively human insight, judgement, and expertise shape AI's integration into work and society. The real opportunity lies in combining human and AI across creative and analytical domains, applying the right competencies in the right context.