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AI – Industry and at home
Why Most Companies Are Afraid of the Wrong Thing with AI
In today’s staff meeting, IT presented guidance on what company data can safely be used with AI. While some policy is necessary, I believe we are focusing on the wrong risk.
Most companies are decent organizations running average processes. The real danger is not information leaking. The real danger is missing the enormous opportunity AI presents.
The truth is, most company processes are not special. We have all sat through endless meetings and hired consultants in the pursuit of improving mediocrity. Culture and execution are the true game changers. Yet very few organizations have the courage to fully embrace what has already been proven to work.
Toyota has openly shared its methods for decades, yet how many companies have truly adopted them at scale and become a legitimate threat?
The same opportunity exists at home. The potential for AI to improve personal life may be just as powerful as in industry. Use it wisely for analyzing investments, home projects, planning, and learning. Protect truly sensitive information, but do not be afraid to use it.
Choose a strong AI tool and stay alert for “glazing”, when it flatters you instead of challenging you to think better. A hint to my age. Choose a strong AI tool and stay alert for “glazing”. This is when AI acts like Eddie Haskell from Leave It to Beaver – overly flattering and insincere instead of giving you honest, useful feedback.
What do you think? How is your company using AI today? What benefits are you seeing, and what concerns do you have? How are you personally using AI at home or work?
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