--- title: A.I. and Accountability description: Explore how A.I. transforms workplace accountability in episode 8 of The Drama-Free Workforce Podcast with Jennifer T. Long. 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Long](https://dramafreeworkforce.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Coach%20Headshots/jenlong.jpeg?width=40&name=jenlong.jpeg) [Jennifer T. Long](https://dramafreeworkforce.com/the-drama-free-workforce-podcast/author/jen-long) ![](https://dramafreeworkforce.com/hubfs/Blog%20Media/dfwpodheader1600.png) A new name, some new show art, but the same heart behind the mic- welcome to The Drama-Free Workforce Podcast! Formerly the Own Up! Podcast, we're still committed to bringing you topical content surrounding workplace accountability. Join host and accountability expert Jennifer T. Long as we dive into A.I. and Accountability in the workplace here in episode 8! A.I. has made sweeping changes to how work gets done, and companies we rely on seem to roll out new features every other day, but how is that truly effecting our work and how we work with others? Listen along as Jen speaks about: - AI at home vs. AI at work - What role clarity plays - The initial messages of AI at work - How vague expectations can thwart business via AI - Overtrust - The shift of the scapegoat role - The things that AI cannot do - The way forward with accountability and AI and more! ![Get the A.I. and Accountability Checklist! Want to see where your team sits with A.I. and Accountability? Get the checklist from the end of the episode to find out!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6461335/interactive-210998593702.png) Thank you so much for listening! If you like what you hear, leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! Have a question or comment for Jennifer? Reach out on her website [jennifertlong.com/contact](https://jennifertlong.com/contact) or send an email to [podcast@dramafreeworkforce.com](mailto:podcast@dramafreeworkforce.com)! 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