Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing talent management and mobility, making some administrative processes faster and more efficient. As businesses look to AI-driven tools to streamline everything from visa applications to predictive mobility analytics—they hope to control costs and ease the burden on internal talent mobility teams and mobile employees alike. But can technology alone accomplish all of that? While AI excels at automation and generating data-driven insights, the human touch is still essential for fostering positive experiences among employees and the businesses that employ them. Personalized coaching, relationship-building, and cultural adaptation are all areas where human empathy, intuition and expertise far surpass automated systems. As organizations embrace AI to optimize talent management and global mobility, finding the right balance between technology and human connection will be key to their success.