Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast The AI Training crisis: Why companies are spending money on AI but not educating
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Dec 12, 2025 Dan Lawyer, Chief Product Officer at Lucid Software, dives into the paradox of heavy AI investments with little employee training. He highlights the cultural shifts needed for effective AI adoption and shares insights on how grounding AI in company processes can bolster trust. Dan emphasizes the importance of domain-specific training and practical measures like hackathons to foster AI learning. He offers advice on layering employee education for the future and treating AI as a co-collaborator, ensuring teams stay agile amidst rapid technological changes.
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Big Spend, Small Training Gap
- Companies spend millions on AI but often skip formal employee training.
- That gap undermines returns because cultural and process changes are required to realize AI value.
AI Adoption Is A Cultural Shift
- Adopting AI is primarily a cultural shift, not just tooling.
- Companies must create cultural moments and expectations to normalize AI use.
95% Accurate Diagram Unlock
- Dan Lawyer described asking Lucid's AI to diagram a complex system and getting a 95% correct result.
- That experience convinced him AI can dramatically speed understanding and work.