In episode 1, host Charlotte Plouchard will focus on AI and HR technologies. She goes into conversation with expert Lesley Vanleke, practitioner Michael Hahn and student Julia Ehrentrant. They discuss the ways in which technology is transforming the HR industry and what this means for the many generations on the work floor. They go over the many benefits of HR technology and AI, but also deep dive into the dark sides of these new tools.

Furthermore, the guests also discussed the potential risks and challenges of using AI in HR. In fact, there is a need for professionals to deeply understand their domain and the tools they use to ensure the ethical and responsible use of technology. In this podcast, the risks associated with AI discussed were mainly about potential biases due to historical data and loss of control over information fed into the algorithms. Moreover, the importance of making the right choices when selecting AI partners and ensuring they have done their homework was also highlighted. This is necessary to carefully evaluate potential partners to ensure that they share the company's values and priorities and have a deep understanding of the domain and context. Overall, the podcast discussed the potential benefits and risks of integrating AI and HR tech in day-to-day HR operations.