Do we still need Knowledge Managers in the era of AI?

AI is shaking the foundations of Knowledge Management.

Tasks we once owned - storing, classifying, connecting, even summarizing - can be automated, often done better by AI agents.

Sense-making, decision-making, and facilitation (such as lessons learned) will rest with knowledge workers themselves, supported by AI.

So what remains for us?

I believe the future role of KM is less about execution, and more about:

• Architecting hashtag#ecosystems at the strategic level - setting the frameworks, flows, and governance that make knowledge usable and sustainable.

• Guarding ethics and transparency - establishing principles and guardrails so knowledge use remains fair and responsible.

• Integrating across silos - keeping the big picture connected, so knowledge becomes true organizational intelligence.

Not part of the daily loop anymore, but rather like doctors - not in every home, yet called in when the need is real and critical.

 Yes, a new era is waiting just around the corner. Let’s be brave enough to step into it.