ケビンはバーチャルアシスタントの父であり、シリコンバレーのイノベーター、シリアルアントレpreneur、CEO、未来学者です。彼はINCマガジンの「年度起業家」、CNBCの「10年のトップイノベーター」、世界経済フォーラムの「テクノロジー先駆者」、シリコンバレーフォーラムの会長、Planet Forwardの「年度イノベーター」ノミネート者であり、TechTVの「Silicon Spin」に5年間登場し、RITのイノベーションホール・オブ・フェイムに殿堂入りしました。彼は94の世界特許を持ち、初の携帯データスマートフォン（AirCommunicator）、初の人間のようなAIバーチャルアシスタント（Portico）、防音乾式壁、高いR値の窓、AI駆動のビル管理、QA自動化のための生成AI、サプライチェーンオークション、エンパイアステートビルディングとニューヨーク証券取引所の窓/エネルギー改修に関する先駆的な仕事をリードしました。彼の次の本「The Joy Success Cycle」は、人々の行動と考え方を毎日変え、より充実した人生と成功へと導きます。
In this thought-provoking episode of Embracing Digital Transformation, host Dr. Darren Pulsipher is joined by AI pioneer Kevin Surace to explore a critical yet often overlooked consequence of rapid technological advancement: the loss of human skills and tribal knowledge in the age of AI and automation. As we embrace unprecedented convenience powered by generative AI, robotics, and intelligent automation, we must ask—what are we giving up in return? From administrative acumen and strategic thinking to hands-on mechanical expertise, foundational skills are becoming increasingly scarce. But is this a crisis… or an opportunity? Discover how organizations, educators, and individuals must urgently navigate the shifting landscape, close the rapidly growing skills gap, and build a future-ready workforce that blends human intuition with machine intelligence. ## Takeaways ⚠️ Tribal Knowledge Is Rapidly Disappearing Experienced workers hold deep institutional memory that isn’t being transferred as automation replaces routine roles. 🧠 Not Everyone Can Think Strategically While AI elevates knowledge work, it risks leaving behind those who thrive on hands-on or tactical tasks. 🧑🏭 Entry-Level Jobs Are at Risk GenAI tools now outperform junior talent in many fields, creating a barrier to workforce development and mentorship. 🧰 Skilled Trades Are More Valuable Than Ever Plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, and repair professionals are in high demand—and not easily replaced by robots. 🤖 AI Is Creating Entirely New Industries The rise of humanoid robotics will birth trillion-dollar markets in maintenance, programming, and integration. 🔄 We Need to Rethink Training & Education Blending digital literacy with traditional hands-on skills is not just an option, but a necessity to prepare the next generation for meaningful work in the digital age. 💡 Human Intuition Remains Irreplaceable AI lacks the problem-solving instincts and contextual understanding that humans bring to complex, real-world tasks. 🌍 Long-Term Thinking Is Critical Short-term profits must be balanced with workforce sustainability to avoid deepening the skills gap.