Competencies and Power: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Relationships Within Organizations (Part 1 of 6)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping power dynamics within organisations. This article offers a multidisciplinary analysis — drawing on computer science, psychology, philosophy and ethics — of how AI is transforming the world of work, from its opportunities to its most pressing risks.
Building on a foundational exploration of Machine Learning, Deep Learning and algorithmic bias, the article examines the psychological responses AI triggers among employees and employers alike: anxiety, fear, frustration and a growing sense of loss of control in the face of task automation.
Beyond individual reactions, the article investigates how AI influences organisational power relations — analysing the opportunities it creates to reduce skills gaps, the dynamics it introduces into decision-making processes, and the risks it poses in amplifying existing inequalities.
Grounded in a historical, conceptual and practical framework, and aligned with the European Union’s regulatory approach to AI governance, this paper delivers a critical reflection on how organisations can harness AI responsibly — building a more inclusive, transparent and sustainable professional future.
