Say Hello to Your New Teammate: Work with AI

Working with artificial intelligence (AI), a few years back, felt like something out of science fiction. Today, artificial intelligence is a reality, shaping industries, transforming daily life, and fueling what many call the rise of AI power.

AI is no longer a secret. It is now helping us with our daily tasks. It creates notes for meetings in Otter.ai and writes replies to Slack.  AI in the workplace is now part of real life.

Welcome to a world where AI is no longer just a tool. It's your coworker.

New partnership: From tool to teammate

 The old software would only do what you instructed it to. But AI can suggest ideas, the next step and even complete tasks. It's more like having a teammate.

• Writers can get ideas from others when they are stuck.

• Engineers Fix code faster with AI copilots

• Designers convert words into images very quickly.

• Analysts can find the meaning of data in a matter of minutes, without needing to spend days on analysis.

 This new teamwork has already arrived for many people.

 Sanjida Ahmed is a Community & Partners Specialist at Next Ventures. She says, "It's important to me that I stay curious and connected in my role." Napkin AI allows me to map out my ideas. N8N helps me automate boring work. GPT helps me plan faster. "These tools allow me to focus more on strategy and build strong relationships."

Her story shows that AI isn't here to replace our work. AI is here to make our work better.

The rise of AI fluency: A must-have skill

 Now, just as Excel was essential in the 90s and Zoom became commonplace in the pandemic, we must all learn AI.

In many companies:

• Klarna employed many "AI trainers", to write prompts.

• Bain & Company uses ChatGPT to consult.

• Startups from Bangladesh Use AI for marketing, data, and support.

Iftekhar Raham, HR Manager of Huawei Bangladesh says that AI is not the boss. It's our next assistant." He meant that we need to learn AI in order to be successful at today's job.

 It's not just about technical abilities. Human skills remain very important. AI can't do things like kindness, judgment, culture and storytelling. AI is fast but humans bring heart.

Ethics, accountability, and workplace culture

 New questions arise when AI is integrated into the workplace

• Who is responsible if AI commits a mistake

• Should workers tell if AI has helped them?

• What tasks can be done by AI and which cannot?

Milky Mahmud is the COO at Shajgoj Limited. She says that leaders must be clear. Teams must have rules that define when AI can be used and when humans are required to make decisions.

As an example:

• AI can write reports but humans must verify facts.

• AI can scan CVs but it is up to humans to decide who they hire.

• AI can read contracts, but it is up to lawyers to make the final decision.
  

Balance is key. Humans provide fairness and truth, while AI provides speed. New workplace manners are also needed. Should you send a lengthy email if your AI summarizes a meeting in seconds? Should you also use AI if your teammate is using it to complete tasks faster? These are brand new questions for the workplace.

What companies must do next

Now, companies need to change the way they lead and train:

Training : Teach new employees how to use AI.

Policy: Create rules for sharing and checking AI.

Culture : Show AI as a partner, not a competitor.

Many large companies have AI teams. AI mentors are used by some companies to assist in the learning process of junior staff.

The road ahead: Human + AI

AI is not coming to work with you. It is already here. The real question is: Will you work with AI like a friend, or fight it like an enemy?

AI is fast and remembers everything. People can feel and think in deep ways. Both are important. Tools like Google’s AI Overviews show how people and AI can help each other. The future is not just AI or just people. It is AI + you.

AI isn't here to take your job. AI is not here to steal your job. It's here to help you change the way you work, and to bring more value to you team and community.

FAQs about  Work with AI

Q.1. Will AI in the workplace replace my job?

 No. AI in the workplace usually takes care of small, boring jobs. Humans still do the big, creative work. Together, humans and AI make work better.

Q.2: How do companies make sure AI is used well?

They make rules. They ask workers to share when AI is used. They keep humans in charge of big decisions.

Q.3: Can AI make mistakes at work?

Yes. AI can be wrong. That is why humans must always check and guide it.

Q.4: Which industries use AI the most?

Almost all. But marketing, finance, healthcare, logistics, customer support, and software are leading.

Q.5: Should I say if I use AI in my work?

Yes. Always be open. Many companies now ask workers to tell if AI helped in making something.

Q.6: How can I get ready for an AI workplace?

Start using tools like ChatGPT or Jasper. Learn prompting. Take small courses. Keep practicing human skills like problem-solving and teamwork.