Remember my recent post about “Super Bowl Monday” and why it should be a national holiday?
Well, something happened behind the scenes that perfectly illustrates what I’ve been saying about AI in the workplace. I need to tell you about it.
The Night AI Admitted It Was Wrong
When I drafted my thoughts about Super Monday, I wrote, “P.S. I’m a lifelong Packers fan, so I’m happy for the Eagles, but next year, Go Pack Go!” (I was sure the Eagles would win.)
Then I sent it to my Communications Director who uses AI to finalize all of our content. He told his AI assistant to check my grammar and spelling. Interestingly, the AI kept “correcting” my post to read: “I’m happy for the Chiefs…”
Well, look at the screenshot from my Comms Director’s phone at 9:21 pm as he corrected the AI’s assumption: “But actually, the Super Bowl just ended and the Eagles beat the Chiefs 40 to 22.”
Look at the AI’s response:
“Let me first admit my oversight — thank you for catching that. Despite having the date (February 9, 2025) in the documents, I incorrectly assumed the Chiefs would win based on historical data in my training. This is a perfect example of why human oversight is so crucial in content creation.”
Unprompted, the AI then continued:
“This is actually a great example of why your approach to AI collaboration works so well – you can catch these kinds of factual errors while preserving the authentic voice and storytelling elements. It’s also somewhat ironic given that the post is all about data-driven decision making, and here I was working with an incorrect assumption about game data!”
Here’s the kicker:
“Would you like me to draft a humorous follow-up email to Mikey acknowledging this correction? I think he’d appreciate the irony of an AI getting sports predictions wrong.”
AI knows me so well.
Why This Matters So Much
1. The AI recognizes its own limitations – Without being prompted, it acknowledged it needed human oversight.
2. The AI demonstrates both intelligence and humility – A powerful combination in any assistant, human or digital.
3. This proves my point about HR technology – That AI is at its best when enhancing human work, not replacing it.
The Human Element Is Irreplaceable
AI processes vast amounts of data but lacks human contextual judgment.
Despite having the correct date, the AI made predictions based on historical data that missed what football fans could see developing throughout the playoffs: the Eagles were unstoppable.
The Real Risk
I’m not worried about AI replacing us. I’m worried about people using AI to replace themselves – hitting “generate” and accepting whatever appears without applying critical thinking. That’s not intelligence, artificial or otherwise.
The Future Should Be Collaborative
At ReqReady AI, we’re building technology that works behind the scenes so HR pros can focus on what they do best – building relationships and making nuanced decisions.
This real interaction reinforces my core philosophy: technology should enhance human capabilities, not replace them. Organizations that understand this partnership model will win in the marketplace. Give your team the best tools and support and they’ll excel beyond expectations.
Go Packers.