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Quick Hits in the News: The AI+HI Project, Week 6 of 2025

February 7, 2025 | Nichol Bradford

Each week, as SHRM’s executive in residence for AI+HI, I scour the media landscape to bring you expert summaries of the biggest AI headlines—and what they mean for you and your business.

Keep Your Eye On

AI-based teaching delivered two years of learning in six weeks. A pilot project in Nigeria showed that AI as a virtual teacher accelerated learning dramatically—students achieved two years’ worth of progress in just six weeks, outperforming 80% of other educational interventions.

Girls, who previously lagged behind boys, showed the most significant gains. The study highlights AI’s potential to close education gaps by offering scalable, personalized learning that could transform access to knowledge, especially in developing regions.

1. How DeepSeek Ripped Up the AI Playbook—and Why Everyone’s Going to Follow Its Lead

What to Know: 

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has shaken up the industry with its R1 model, which matches the performance of top AI systems like OpenAI’s but was built at a fraction of the cost. DeepSeek has proven that artificial intelligence can be developed faster and cheaper, setting a new standard for the industry. The company’s open approach has already forced major players—including OpenAI and Alibaba—to respond, signaling a shift in AI development strategies.

Why It Matters:

DeepSeek’s breakthrough will accelerate AI overall by decreasing development costs and increasing capabilities.

2. OpenAI Unveils Deep Research, an AI Agent for Online Research

What to Know: 

OpenAI has introduced Deep Research, an AI tool designed to conduct complex online research in minutes. Unlike chatbots that generate text, this AI agent autonomously searches the web, analyzes information, and synthesizes reports with citations. OpenAI demonstrated the tool’s capability by having it compile a report on Albert Einstein for a hypothetical U.S. Senate hearing. The tool, available through ChatGPT Pro ($200/month), aims to assist professionals in finance, science, and law.

Why It Matters: 

AI research agents represent the next leap in automation, potentially reshaping knowledge work. While they offer efficiency gains, their reliability remains a concern.

3. Enterprise AI Adoption Is Stalling—and It’s a Bigger Problem Than You Think 

What to Know:

Daniel Faggella, CEO and head of research at Emerj, shared on LinkedIn that enterprise AI adoption remains slow and fragmented despite rapid AI advancements. Many employees—even ambitious leaders—hesitate to integrate AI into workflows due to risk aversion, lack of incentives, and entrenched corporate structures.

Unlike entrepreneurs who directly benefit from AI-driven efficiency, enterprise employees see little upside in pushing for AI adoption, fearing career risks and disruption. Meanwhile, AI use at the individual level—such as automating personal tasks or side projects—continues to accelerate, widening the gap between consumer AI and enterprise AI.

Why It Matters: 

As individuals wield AI for personal efficiency and innovation, enterprises risk becoming reliant on Big Tech’s AI infrastructure rather than developing their own capabilities. The slow pace of adoption in legacy industries such as finance and health care could lead to an eventual reckoning, where competitive pressure forces abrupt and disruptive transformations. If enterprises fail to proactively integrate AI, they may find themselves merely operating as shells of value built on external AI platforms rather than true innovators in their fields.

4. Klarna’s CEO Says AI Is Replacing Jobs—and He’s Proud of It

What to Know:

While many CEOs frame AI as a tool to enhance human work, Klarna’s Sebastian Siemiatkowski is openly touting AI’s ability to replace jobs. The Swedish fintech company has cut its workforce from 5,000 to under 4,000 by automating customer service, marketing, and legal tasks—saving $10 million annually. Siemiatkowski even created an AI version of himself to announce earnings, reinforcing his belief that AI can do nearly all human jobs. Despite industry pushback, he insists automation is inevitable and embraces AI as Klarna’s competitive advantage.

Why It Matters: 

Klarna’s strategy exemplifies how some companies will aim to implement AI—not just as an enhancement but as a workforce replacement strategy. Investigations suggest that Klarna’s past and present CEOs have overstated the success of their AI shift, possibly to bolster the company’s upcoming IPO.  But whether it’s true or not, the love Klarna is getting in the market now versus before the AI campaign reveals what many investors are hoping for.

5. Jensen Huang Says Everyone Should Get an AI Tutor

What to Know:

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang believes AI tutors are the future of learning and professional growth. In a recent interview, he urged individuals to adopt AI-powered educators such as ChatGPT and Grok, emphasizing their ability to provide personalized learning, enhance reasoning skills, and break down barriers to knowledge. While concerns persist about AI replacing jobs, Huang argues that AI won’t eliminate human work but will instead empower individuals to take on more ambitious challenges.

Why It Matters:

As AI rapidly transforms industries, leveraging AI tutors can help individuals and teams stay ahead. Rather than fearing automation, professionals who want to stay relevant must focus on how AI can enhance their skills, boost their confidence, and unlock new opportunities for growth in an increasingly AI-driven world.

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