AI and Society: Opportunities and Risks We Must Balance
A panel hosted by Daniel Raffield at the 2026 CultureCon AI Summit
Artificial intelligence is not just transforming how work gets done. It is reshaping culture, norms, power, and expectations across society. From how decisions are made and who holds influence, to how we learn, create, parent, govern, and connect, AI is quietly rewriting the rules of engagement.
In this panel, leaders from technology, culture, and governance explore AI as a force that extends far beyond productivity gains and business outcomes. Drawing parallels to earlier technological shifts such as the internet and the smartphone, the conversation examines how well intentioned innovations can produce unintended cultural consequences when adoption outpaces reflection.
Panelists will discuss AI as both a mechanism of opportunity and a source of risk. It can accelerate innovation while also amplifying bias, misinformation, surveillance, and power imbalances. They will explore why AI literacy and cultural awareness are now essential leadership capabilities, and why organizations cannot afford to focus solely on how to use AI without also considering how AI is using us.
Rather than offering simplistic answers, this session invites attendees to grapple with the real tensions leaders face today, including speed versus stewardship, automation versus agency, and innovation versus responsibility.
About Daniel Raffield
Daniel Raffield is a Consultant and HOW Activator at Karrikins Group who partners with leaders to create alignment, unlock growth, and drive lasting behavior change. With a background in organizational transformation, he supports senior leaders across global, mid-market, and emerging organizations as they bring ambitious strategies to life. His work focuses on helping leaders remove barriers, strengthen ways of working, and build the clarity and connection needed to accelerate performance and long-term success.
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