10. Are We Outsourcing Too Many Critical Decisions To AI? with Luis Gonzalez

In this eye-opening episode of Decisions That Count, Dr. Shawn Watson and Michelle O’Brien sit down with Luis F. Gonzalez—Chief Data & AI Officer at AboitizPower and a pioneering voice in human-centric AI. With 25+ years of experience leading AI transformation in the power industry, Luis shares powerful insights on how to design AI systems that support rather than replace human thinking.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

• Why decision fatigue is accelerating in the age of AI—and what to do about it

• The difference between algorithmic vs human-centric AI

• How to build personalized AI assistants that enhance daily decision-making

• What Fukushima teaches us about human error in high-stakes environments

• Why critical thinking and human oversight matter more than ever

• How AI can empower—not erase—human agency and creativity

• The ethical dilemma: should we trust AI with parenting, leadership, or morality?

Luis also unpacks the stages of AI evolution, from task automation to hyper-personalized AI companions—and how we can prepare for a future where AI is embedded in every decision, from the boardroom to the breakfast table.

🧠 Whether you're an entrepreneur, educator, parent, or professional navigating a tech-driven world—this conversation will challenge your assumptions and help you rethink your relationship with AI.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:58 Human-Centric AI: Enhancing Cognition

05:57 The Role of AI in Critical Decision-Making

09:06 AI vs. Human Decision-Making: A Case Study

12:03 Empowering Humans in AI-Driven Environments

15:00 AI in Everyday Life: Compression of Decision-Making

18:12 The Future of Personal AI Assistants

20:56 Navigating AI's Impact on Relationships

23:56 The Crisis of Leadership in the Age of AI

27:08 Education and Critical Thinking in the AI Era

29:52 The Dual Nature of Technology: Opportunities and Risks

44:32 Reflections of Humanity in AI

47:31 The Ethics of Outsourcing Decisions to AI

49:50 The Role of Personal AI in Daily Life

53:37 Discriminators: The Future of AI Assistance

56:40 AI as a Decision-Making Aid

01:01:00 The Importance of Decision Needs Analysis

01:06:40 The Potential Dangers of General Intelligence

01:11:22 The Future of AI: Opportunities and Threats

01:17:41 Empowering Society through Hyper-Connected Networks

🔍 Keywords: decision fatigue, human-centric AI, AI and ethics, decision-making, cognitive overload, neuroscience, leadership, parenting, productivity, critical thinking, brain optimization, AI design, personalized AI, digital transformation, future of work

💬 Join the Conversation What role should AI play in your life? Should it help you parent, lead, or learn? Drop your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear how you see human + machine evolving.

🔗 Connect with Luis F. Gonzalez LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lgeai/⁠ Aboitiz Data Innovation:⁠ https://aboitizdatainnovation.com/about-us/leadership-awards/⁠

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