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The AI Decision Paradox: How Tool Overload Steals Your Productivity (And How to Steal It Back)
March 20, 2022 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-decision-paradox-how-tool-overload-steals-your-vftue/?trackingId=WhSc0NhDn9WtfWgRO2gG3w%3D%3D5 The Promise vs. Your Reality AI offered a compelling vision: eliminate routine work, enhance capabilities, reclaim your time. But for many organisations, it’s become quite the opposite—a productivity drain. Companies are accumulating AI tools at an alarming rate, and teams are buckling under the weight. Microsoft’s latest research shows professionals toggling…
The Limits of Pattern Recognition in the Quest for True AI Innovation
Why AI Won’t Be Einstein Anytime Soon I keep coming back to Thomas Wolf’s brilliant essay about AI becoming “yes-men on servers.” As someone who spends my days advising organisations on AI strategy and my evenings experimenting with these tools, his perspective cuts through the noise with refreshing clarity. The more I use generative AI,…
Stop ‘Engineering’ and Start Talking: Why Prompt Crafting Is Killing Your AI Experience
The rise of generative AI has introduced a peculiar new concept to the mainstream: “prompt engineering.” This notion that we must carefully craft perfect instructions to extract value from AI systems has created an unnecessary barrier between humans and the technology meant to serve them. The irony is striking: tools designed to understand human language…
Making Smart AI Investment Decisions: A Guide for Growing Businesses
In today’s AI landscape, growing businesses face a crucial question: how to invest in AI capabilities that deliver genuine business value while managing risk and resources. While traditionally presented as a simple “build or buy” choice, the emergence of AI agent platforms has created new opportunities. Here’s a practical framework to help you navigate these…
From Spreadsheets to ‘The Brutalist’: Why Using AI in Business Isn’t Cheating, It’s Just Technology
From Spreadsheets to ‘The Brutalist’: Why Using AI in Business Isn’t Cheating, It’s Just Technology In 1982, a controversy erupted in the accounting world. The culprit? Electronic spreadsheets. As reported in InfoWorld magazine at the time, several accounting firms banned the use of VisiCalc and early Excel, viewing them as “crutches” that would erode fundamental…
Navigating the AI Governance Journey: A Practical Framework for Boards
Navigating the AI Governance Journey: A Practical Framework for Boards As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes deeply embedded in business operations, board directors face a critical challenge: ensuring effective oversight of AI initiatives. While the transformative potential of AI is clear, the path to responsible governance is complex, requiring careful navigation. The Limitations of Generic AI…