How AI agents are reshaping learning workflows and the L&D ecosystem

“Agentic AI” is the buzzword of the moment. But how many people fully understand what it really means—or how it will change learning and work? Dr. Ashwin Mehta, Chief AI Strategist at the Learning & Performance Institute and founder of Mehtadology AI, joins John Helmer to unpack the hype and explore the practical realities of AI agents, workflow re-engineering, and the emerging skills ecosystem in learning and development.

Timestamps

00:00 – Start

01:51 – Intro

03:52 – AI strategist role with LPI

08:33 – What are AI agents?

12:41 – Is agentic AI tech widely available yet?

23:25 – What skills do L&D need to use Agentic AI?

29:25 – How Dr Mehta uses AI agents in his business?

34:54 – Workflow re-engineering

40:14 – AI negatives Q&A: cost-cutting, slop, bias and AI armageddon

50:16 – How AI reshapes the L&D ecosystem

56:51 – End

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