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AI in Learning: A Shortcut to Knowledge or a Setback to Growth?

In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest questions facing L&D today: is AI accelerating learning or quietly eroding it?

They explore how AI tools are transforming the way people access knowledge, making it faster, easier, and more polished than ever before. But they also ask the harder question: what might we be losing in the process?

The team dives into how overreliance on AI can short-circuit deep learning, reduce resilience, and replace curiosity with convenience. They share stories from clients, insights from the field, and practical ways learning professionals can strike the right balance between tech and growth.

If you're a learning leader, trainer, or just curious about how AI is reshaping the way people learn, this episode offers a grounded, human-first perspective. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation that challenges assumptions and re-centres the most important part of learning: the learner.

Based on the recent blog – AI in Learning: A Shortcut to Knowledge or a Setback to Growth?

Thanks,

Tom, Alex and the Excel Team

P.S. If you would like to discuss any of your learning & development challenges, book your discovery call.

P.P.S. We’ve been featured in FeedSpot’s Top 35 UK Leadership Podcasts!

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