AI Knowhow From Curiosity to Core Strategy: Looking Back on Two Years of AI in Business
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Sep 29, 2025 Celebrating a milestone, hosts explore how AI has transformed from mere curiosity to a business essential, emphasizing the need for ROI. They discuss surprising real-world applications, like Wendy's drive-thru, and question why an AI-first consumer device is still missing. Reflecting on open-source adoption and Apple's approach to AI, they highlight missed opportunities and lessons for the future. With humor and insight, they share key takeaways and hopes for the next phase of AI evolution.
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AI Is Now A Core Business Priority
- AI moved from curiosity to core business within two years and now drives boardroom questions about ROI and headcount.
- Organizations must treat AI as a strategic transformation, not a side project.
Cultural Change Outweighs Technical Challenges
- Cultural and mindset barriers, not just technology, are the primary bottlenecks for AI adoption.
- Leaders must change their own thinking before they can successfully change their organizations.
Prove Value With Small, Scalable Pilots
- Start small, prove value, and reinvest gains to scale AI initiatives.
- Use both bottoms-up experimentation and top-down sponsorship to grow what works.