In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen Ethan Mollick: AI Urgency, Leadership Responsibility, and Why Companies Must Act Now
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Jun 11, 2025 
This conversation features Ethan Mollick, a Wharton professor and author of 'Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI,' who explores how organizations can leverage AI's potential. He shares insights on the urgency of AI adoption and innovative strategies to foster collaboration rather than replacement. Topics include the rise of autonomous AI agents, challenges in employee adoption, and the importance of creating a supportive culture. Mollick also discusses the evolving role of AI in entrepreneurship and the need for effective training methods in a fast-changing landscape.
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Kickstart AI Adoption Strategically
- Raise awareness in your organization about the current transformative capabilities of AI.
- Involve leadership, establish a research lab, and plan company-wide rollout.
Hidden AI Use and Incentive Issues
- Many employees secretly use AI at work but hide it due to fear of negative repercussions.
- Incentive and role modeling problems hinder open AI adoption in companies.
Drive AI Use with Incentives
- Introduce incentives like bonuses or mandatory AI usage during evaluations to boost AI adoption.
- Integrate AI use into hiring and performance review processes to encourage widespread adoption.
