A brief summary of the conversation
As Rıfat Özcan’s guest on Axis Network, Y. Bora Kaykayoğlu explained what it means to be an AI-Native professional and why human capabilities are becoming more important in the age of AI.
In our conversation, we focused on professionals who develop their own capabilities to get higher-quality outputs from AI. Through real examples, we discussed problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, decision-making, experience, and methods, as well as the impact of AI agents on the business world.
Key questions and answers from the video
Rıfat Özcan
Who is an AI-Native professional?
Bora Kaykayoğlu
I define an AI-Native professional as someone who understands and develops their own capabilities. They also continually renew their way of thinking to get higher-quality outputs from AI.
Rıfat Özcan
How can we preserve our originality in the age of AI?
Bora Kaykayoğlu
Our accumulated knowledge and experience matter here. Alongside the tool we use, how we approach a problem and make decisions shapes what we get from AI.
Rıfat Özcan
What is the difference between using AI and thinking with AI?
Bora Kaykayoğlu
We can use AI to finish a task faster. When I talk about thinking with it, I mean seeing different explanations, questioning assumptions, and making new connections. Working this way, we put it to use like a second brain to improve our decisions.
Rıfat Özcan
Which human capabilities are becoming more important?
Bora Kaykayoğlu
Problem definition and solving, creative thinking, critical thinking, decision-making, data literacy, and understanding cause and effect stand out. These skills retain their importance when we work with AI and become more visible in the outputs.
Rıfat Özcan
Why do we need methods when solving problems with AI?
Bora Kaykayoğlu
If we move to a solution before defining the problem correctly, we can reach the wrong conclusions. First, we need to distinguish the symptom from the underlying problem, then choose an appropriate method. Combining AI with the company's knowledge can produce higher-quality results.
Rıfat Özcan
How will AI agents change the business world?
Bora Kaykayoğlu
Alongside general-purpose tools, specialized agents focused on specific needs will become more widespread. Professionals will define their goals, boundaries, and expected outcomes. Agents will use different resources and tools to carry out specific parts of the work.
