Building an AI Fluent Workforce: Lessons from the Financial Times

2025-07-15

Listen in for a deep dive into the Financial Times' journey through AI transformation, featuring McKinley Hayden, Head of Data Value & Strategy. In this candid and inspiring conversation, McKinley shares how the FT has embraced both traditional and generative AI, while staying true to its core values of trust, integrity, and quality journalism. From laying the groundwork for AI adoption to developing a company-wide policy, upskilling teams, and navigating ethical challenges—this conversation e...

Listen in for a deep dive into the Financial Times' journey through AI transformation, featuring McKinley Hayden, Head of Data Value & Strategy.

In this candid and inspiring conversation, McKinley shares how the FT has embraced both traditional and generative AI, while staying true to its core values of trust, integrity, and quality journalism. From laying the groundwork for AI adoption to developing a company-wide policy, upskilling teams, and navigating ethical challenges—this conversation explores:

The FT's early AI adoption and innovation culture
Why responsible AI governance matters (and how it was implemented)
How feedback, staff engagement, and AI fluency shaped the transformation
Practical examples like AskFT - an AI-powered tool trained on 12 years of FT journalism
Honest reflections on agentic AI, AI hype cycles, and sustainable adoption
Tips for other organisations getting started with AI

Whether you're a data leader, tech strategist, or simply curious about how leading media brands adapt to disruptive change, this session offers practical insights and thoughtful reflections.

Read more in the detailed case study on our website

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