WorkLab Conor Grennan on Moving Beyond the “Search Engine Mindset”
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Jan 8, 2025 Conor Grennan, Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern and founder of AI Mindset, dives into the transformative potential of AI. He argues that merely learning how to use AI isn’t enough; a fundamental shift in thinking is essential. Grennan emphasizes the need for organizations to foster communication skills and to engage in meaningful dialogue with AI rather than just using it for straightforward queries. He also discusses how effective leadership and cultural changes can enhance AI adoption, viewing it as an investment in creativity and employee engagement.
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AI Eureka Moment
- Conor Grennan's wife showed him a large language model for the first time.
- He was amazed by its ability to explain complex topics like string theory.
Behavioral Shift over Use Cases
- Industry-specific use cases are less important for AI adoption than a behavioral shift.
- AI adoption hinges on changing how humans think, not industry specifics.
AI Adoption as Behavior Change
- Generative AI doesn't have a learning curve; adoption is about behavior change.
- Think of it like exercise: we know what to do, but doing it requires changed behavior.