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At SAS Innovate 2026, CTO Bryan Harris posed a critical question about the role of humans in the age of AI, highlighting the tension between automation and human input. As AI takes on more tasks, the debate centers on the importance of human involvement in decision-making processes.

MyDataWork POV — SAS CTO Bryan Harris's question, 'Will people matter?' serves as a reminder that AI's strength lies in enhancing human capabilities rather than replacing them. AI can crunch numbers and automate processes, but it's the human touch that interprets these insights into meaningful actions. As AI becomes more integrated, the real value emerges when humans and machines collaborate, each enhancing the other's strengths. This isn't about sidelining people; it's about redefining their roles to leverage AI's potential fully.
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