Ex-Microsoft CVP: AI hides who caught the flawed assumptions—keep a record of your influence
BenBajarin · x · 2026-11-05
On the TEQ podcast, Liat Ben Zur, former Microsoft CVP and author of The Bias Advantage, discussed leadership in the AI era. Her key idea: "good work still needs a witness." AI makes finished output look impressive while hiding who caught the flawed assumption or changed the team's mind. Her advice: keep a running record of the decisions you influenced, so your sponsors can make your case in rooms you're not in.
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