Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides has launched 'Fearless Future' a new podcast series exploring how artificial intelligence can empower people, uplift communities, and shape a more inclusive, intelligent future.
In this first episode, Demetris Skourides was joined by Philippos Soseilos, CEO & Chairman of PwC Cyprus (Featured Guest & Key Contributor), and Nicoletta Papakyprianou, Leadership Advisor on Future Skills & Workforce Transformation, and Former HR Director at Thomson Reuters (Moderator & Thought Partner), to discuss the future of work in the age of AI, explore AI’s impact on jobs, productivity, and the workforce of tomorrow.
Produced by UCLan Cyprus, the first episode took place on Thursday, 7 August and, having been streamed live on LinkedIn via the profile of Demetris Skourides, can now also be viewed via the link below, please note you will need to be signed in to your LinkedIn account to be able to view it.
https://www.linkedin.com/events/podcastwiththechiefscientist-th7358073540115410944/
As the LinkedIn post noted, "This discussion is anchored in the PwC AI Jobs Barometer (published in June 2025), which reveals a strong and encouraging global trend: jobs that are most exposed to AI are growing, evolving, and commanding higher wages. The report follows two other landmark publications — the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report and McKinsey’s Superagency in the Workplace — all pointing to AI as a force that is transforming work for the better.
Together, these reports offer a clear and optimistic conclusion: AI is not replacing opportunity — it’s redefining and expanding it."
It is also noted that the series continues in India this September, where the Chief Scientist will be joined by Avinash Mudaliar, Co-Founder & CEO of HT Labs, to discuss India’s AI Strategy and the evolving role of AI in developing future-ready skills across innovation and industry.
