Having an executive assistant was once reserved for hotshot CEOs and bigwig executives. Not anymore.

Today, any average Joe can have access to Siri or Alexa, thanks to a growing cohort of A.I.-enabled digital assistants developed by Amazon, Apple, and other leading tech companies. With a simple voice command, artificially intelligent assistants will answer your urgent questions, order groceries for your family, and remind you of your periodontist appointment next Tuesday.

As humans progress further and further down the path of digital innovation, it becomes easier to view A.I. technology as a tool that can make our lives more convenient, choreographing the nuts and bolts of our daily routine. But what are the costs of mechanizing simple tasks? Automating life’s more mundane tasks is efficient, sure, but that convenience may come with unintended consequences.

In an increasingly digital world, how will we ensure our technology enhances the human experience, rather than dominating it? Considering how rapidly technology is wont to evolve, the answer to this question may be more relevant than you think. Does the idea of enlisting the help of A.I. digital assistants in your workplace intrigue you? Here are four ways that A.I. will change office culture in the future:

Human Resources, Minus The Humans

Predictive software has come a long way. It’s not hard to imagine an AI system that is capable of determining the perfect candidate to recruit for an open role at your company. AI could analyze job candidates’ online presence, their resume, and additional data points to to decide whether or not candidates are a good fit for an organization.

Eliminating Unconscious Bias

When it comes to employee hiring practices, A.I. technologies and machine learning could offer a range of potential benefits. Notably, A.I. might be leveraged to help identify candidates from diverse backgrounds, streamline the recruiting pipeline, and/or eliminate unconscious racial and gender biases that human beings exhibit, however unwittingly.

Streamlined Facility Control

AI has already begun to optimize HVAC systems and lighting in workplace facilities, though these efforts have so far focused on reducing energy use and being less wasteful. In the years ahead, apps like Comfy, will democratize the proverbial workplace thermostat, personalizing each individual desk and workspace to suit the particular comfort levels and preferences of each employee.

Privacy Concerns

As new technologies and devices continue to develop, their emergence will occur in tandem with an unprecedented and unimaginable collection of data. While these advancements are undoubtedly valuable, organizations will need to consider potential legal issues and risks and have appropriate security protocols and policies in place before the technologies are implemented.